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Flights from Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or Washington, about 20h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 20h 02m
CPTFLLATL

Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale at a glance

Fastest journey20h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Washington

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale

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 Atlanta (ATL) FLL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 02m
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CPT Washington (IAD) FLL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 16m
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CPT New York (EWR) FLL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 23m
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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
12,331 km7,658 miles
Journey time
20h 02mestimate
Time difference
-7hFort Lauderdale vs Cape Town
Currency in Fort Lauderdale
USD
Airports
CPT → FLL

Flights from Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Washington and New York. 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 Fort Lauderdale?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,331 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Fort Lauderdale?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Washington (IAD) and New York (EWR). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Fort Lauderdale?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is 7 hours behind Cape Town.

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