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Connecting route · United States → South Africa

Flights from Dallas to Cape Town

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

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 20m
DFWCPTATL

Dallas to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey20h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Washington

Best ways to fly from Dallas to Cape Town

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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DFW Atlanta (ATL) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 20m
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DFW Washington (IAD) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 48m
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DFW New York (EWR) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 59m
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DFW London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~24h 08m
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DFW Frankfurt (FRA) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~24h 34m
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DFW Paris (CDG) CPT
Leg 1: Air France, American Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~24h 08m
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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
14,103 km8,758 miles
Journey time
20h 20mestimate
Time difference
+8hCape Town vs Dallas
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
DFW, DAL → CPT

Flights from Dallas to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dallas to Cape Town?
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 Dallas to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,103 km.
Where do you change planes between Dallas and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Washington (IAD), New York (EWR) and London (LHR). American Airlines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dallas and Cape Town?
Dallas: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Dallas and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 8 hours ahead of Dallas.

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