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Flights from Cape Town to Ponta Delgada

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Ponta Delgada. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or London, about 18h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 17h 36m
CPTPDLFRA

Cape Town to Ponta Delgada at a glance

Fastest journey17h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or London

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Ponta Delgada

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 Frankfurt (FRA) PDL
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Azores Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~18h 02m
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CPT London (LHR) PDL
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 43m
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CPT Zurich (ZRH) PDL
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~17h 36m
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CPT Paris (CDG) PDL
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Azores Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 26m
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CPT Amsterdam (AMS) PDL
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: Transavia Holland
Self-transfer likely ~19h 11m
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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
9,181 km5,701 miles
Journey time
17h 36mestimate
Time difference
-3hPonta Delgada vs Cape Town
Currency in Ponta Delgada
EUR
Airports
CPT → PDL

Flights from Cape Town to Ponta Delgada: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Ponta Delgada?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, London and Zurich. 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 Ponta Delgada?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,181 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Ponta Delgada?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR), Zurich (ZRH) and Paris (CDG). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Ponta Delgada?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Ponta Delgada: João Paulo II Airport (PDL).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Ponta Delgada?
Ponta Delgada is 3 hours behind Cape Town.

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