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Flights from Cape Town to New Delhi

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to New Delhi. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 14h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 43m
CPTDELDXB

Cape Town to New Delhi at a glance

Fastest journey14h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi

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 Dubai (DXB) DEL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air India, Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~14h 47m
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2
CPT Doha (DOH) DEL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 01m
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3
CPT Mauritius (MRU) DEL
Leg 1: Air Mauritius, South African Airways · Leg 2: Air Mauritius
One airline, one ticket ~14h 56m
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CPT Addis Ababa (ADD) DEL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 43m
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CPT Istanbul (IST) DEL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 42m
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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
9,304 km5,778 miles
Journey time
14h 43mestimate
Time difference
+3.5hNew Delhi vs Cape Town
Currency in New Delhi
INR
Airports
CPT → DEL

Flights from Cape Town to New Delhi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to New Delhi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Mauritius. 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 New Delhi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,304 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and New Delhi?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Mauritius (MRU) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and New Delhi?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). New Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and New Delhi?
New Delhi is 3.5 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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