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Flights from Cape Town to Pittsburgh

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Pittsburgh. The easiest way is one stop via Washington or Atlanta, about 18h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 18h 49m
CPTPITIAD

Cape Town to Pittsburgh at a glance

Fastest journey18h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Pittsburgh

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) PIT
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Republic Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 49m
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CPT Atlanta (ATL) PIT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 56m
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CPT London (LHR) PIT
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 04m
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CPT New York (EWR) PIT
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 53m
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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
13,013 km8,081 miles
Journey time
18h 49mestimate
Time difference
-7hPittsburgh vs Cape Town
Currency in Pittsburgh
USD
Airports
CPT → PIT

Flights from Cape Town to Pittsburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Pittsburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington, Atlanta and London. 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 Pittsburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,013 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Pittsburgh?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR) and New York (EWR). United Airlines flies both legs via Washington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Pittsburgh?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is 7 hours behind Cape Town.

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