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Flights from Montevideo to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Montevideo to Cape Town. The fastest way is one stop via Sao Paulo, about 11h 12m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 11h 12m
MVDCPTGRU

Montevideo to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey11h 12mVia Sao Paulo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo

Best ways to fly from Montevideo 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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MVD Sao Paulo (GRU) CPT
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Sky Airline · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways
Fri18:45 MVD20:58 GRU2h 02m connection23:00 GRU10:57 CPTLATAM Brasil
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 12m
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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
6,670 km4,142 miles
Journey time
11h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
+5hCape Town vs Montevideo
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
MVD → CPT

Flights from Montevideo to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Montevideo to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo. 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 Montevideo to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,670 km.
Where do you change planes between Montevideo and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU). GOL flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Montevideo and Cape Town?
Montevideo: Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Montevideo and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 5 hours ahead of Montevideo.

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