South African Airways Flights to Cape Town
South African Airways Routes to Cape Town
New York to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop) — typical fastest option with one connection
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for best fares, especially for peak Southern Hemisphere summer travel. Connecting through Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) often yields the most competitive prices.
Chicago to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop, typical via Johannesburg or Addis Ababa)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 3-5 months in advance for best fares, as this long-haul route has limited direct options and prices rise quickly. Routing through Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) often yields the most competitive fares.
Miami to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for the best fares. Routing through Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Johannesburg often yields the most competitive prices.
San Francisco to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for best fares. Routing through Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Doha (Qatar Airways) often yields the most competitive prices.
Boston to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for the best fares. Connecting through Atlanta (ATL) or Addis Ababa (ADD) typically offers the most competitive pricing and convenient schedules.
Denver to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop, typical via JFK, IAD, or ATL)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 4–6 months in advance for best fares, especially for travel during the Southern Hemisphere summer. Connecting through East Coast hubs like Washington Dulles (IAD) or New York (JFK) often yields the most competitive prices.
Washington D.C. to Cape Town
19 hr 30 min (1 Stop, fastest option)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for best fares. Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa is often the most affordable option with competitive layover times.
Dallas to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop, typical via hub such as Atlanta, London, or Johannesburg)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 4-6 months in advance for the best fares, especially for peak travel periods. Connecting through Atlanta (ATL) or Addis Ababa (ADD) often yields the most competitive pricing.
Atlanta to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for the best fares, as this long-haul route sells out quickly during peak periods. Flying mid-week and choosing connections through Addis Ababa or Johannesburg can reduce costs significantly.
Houston to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $1,200 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for best fares. Connecting through Addis Ababa (ADD) or Johannesburg (JNB) typically offers the most competitive pricing and shortest layovers.
Honolulu to Cape Town
26 hr 30 min (2 Stops typical)
A good deal is under $1,400 roundtrip
London to Cape Town
11 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $700 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for the best fares, especially for peak December travel. Connecting via the Middle East (Doha, Dubai) often yields cheaper fares than direct European routings.
Sydney to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $1,200 roundtrip
Amsterdam to Cape Town
11 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for best fares, especially for Southern Hemisphere summer travel. Connecting via Johannesburg (JNB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) often yields the most competitive prices.
Frankfurt to Cape Town
11 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $700 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for best fares, especially for Southern Hemisphere summer travel. Connecting via Johannesburg (JNB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) often yields the most competitive prices.
Cape Town Quick Facts
Best Time to Visit
November to March
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Airport Transit
MyCiTi Bus Route 100 takes approximately 45 minutes from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to the city centre
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Other Airlines Flying to Cape Town
EmiratesEthiopian AirlinesQatar AirwaysUnited Airlines (codeshare)Delta Air LinesUnited AirlinesBritish AirwaysAir France (via CDG, connecting)Ethiopian Airlines (via ADD)Kenya Airways (via NBO)Kenya AirwaysKLMLufthansa
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