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Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or Washington, about 20h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 20h 02m
FLLCPTATL

Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey20h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Washington

Best ways to fly from Fort Lauderdale 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.

1
FLL Atlanta (ATL) CPT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 02m
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FLL Washington (IAD) CPT
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 16m
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FLL New York (EWR) CPT
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 23m
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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
12,331 km7,658 miles
Journey time
20h 02mestimate
Time difference
+7hCape Town vs Fort Lauderdale
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
FLL → CPT

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,331 km.
Where do you change planes between Fort Lauderdale and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Washington (IAD) and New York (EWR). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fort Lauderdale and Cape Town?
Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.

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