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Connecting route · United States → South Africa

Flights from Buffalo to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Buffalo to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via New York or Atlanta, about 18h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 48m
BUFCPTEWR

Buffalo to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey18h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Buffalo to Cape Town

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BUF New York (EWR) CPT
Leg 1: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 48m
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2
BUF Atlanta (ATL) CPT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 18m
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3
BUF Washington (IAD) CPT
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 01m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
13,032 km8,093 miles
Journey time
18h 48mestimate
Time difference
+7hCape Town vs Buffalo
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
BUF → CPT

Flights from Buffalo to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Buffalo to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Atlanta and Washington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Buffalo to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,032 km.
Where do you change planes between Buffalo and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR), Atlanta (ATL) and Washington (IAD). United Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Buffalo and Cape Town?
Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Buffalo.

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