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Flights from Cape Town to Buffalo

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Buffalo. 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
CPTBUFEWR

Cape Town to Buffalo at a glance

Fastest journey18h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Buffalo

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

1
CPT New York (EWR) BUF
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 48m
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2
CPT Atlanta (ATL) BUF
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 18m
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3
CPT Washington (IAD) BUF
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet 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
-7hBuffalo vs Cape Town
Currency in Buffalo
USD
Airports
CPT → BUF

Flights from Cape Town to Buffalo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Buffalo?
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 Cape Town to Buffalo?
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 Cape Town and Buffalo?
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 Cape Town and Buffalo?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Buffalo?
Buffalo is 7 hours behind Cape Town.

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