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Flights from Cape Town to Charlotte

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Charlotte. The easiest way is one stop via Washington or New York, about 19h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 06m
CPTCLTIAD

Cape Town to Charlotte at a glance

Fastest journey19h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or New York

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Charlotte

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

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CPT Washington (IAD) CLT
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Contour Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 06m
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CPT New York (EWR) CLT
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 18m
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3
CPT Atlanta (ATL) CLT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 20m
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CPT Munich (MUC) CLT
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: American Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~23h 09m
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CPT London (LHR) CLT
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: American Airlines
Same alliance ~22h 37m
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CPT Frankfurt (FRA) CLT
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~24h 04m
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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
12,847 km7,978 miles
Journey time
19h 06mestimate
Time difference
-7hCharlotte vs Cape Town
Currency in Charlotte
USD
Airports
CPT → CLT

Flights from Cape Town to Charlotte: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Charlotte?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington, New York and Atlanta. 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 Charlotte?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,847 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Charlotte?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), New York (EWR), Atlanta (ATL) and Munich (MUC). United Airlines flies both legs via Washington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Charlotte?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Charlotte?
Charlotte is 7 hours behind Cape Town.

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