Connecting route · South Africa → United States

Flights from Cape Town to Miami

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Miami. The easiest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Atlanta, about 18h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 39m

Cape Town to Miami at a glance

Fastest journey18h 39mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Miami

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

CPT Sao Paulo (GRU) MIA

Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, LATAM Brasil, Copa Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~18h 39m

CPT Atlanta (ATL) MIA

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~20h 04m

CPT Washington (IAD) MIA

Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~20h 19m

CPT New York (EWR) MIA

Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~20h 25m

CPT London (LHR) MIA

Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

One airline, one ticket ~23h 29m

CPT Frankfurt (FRA) MIA

Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa

One airline, one ticket ~23h 57m

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: 12,316 km7,648 miles
Journey time: 18h 39mestimate
Time difference: -7hMiami vs Cape Town
Currency in Miami: USD
Airports: CPT → MIA

Flights from Cape Town to Miami: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Miami?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, 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 Miami?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,316 km.

Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Miami?

The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Atlanta (ATL), Washington (IAD) and New York (EWR). LATAM Brasil flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Cape Town and Miami?

Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA).

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Miami?

Miami is 7 hours behind Cape Town.

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