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Connecting route · India → South Africa

Flights from New Delhi to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from New Delhi to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 14h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 43m
DELCPTDXB

New Delhi to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey14h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from New Delhi 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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DEL Dubai (DXB) CPT
Leg 1: Air India, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~14h 47m
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DEL Doha (DOH) CPT
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 01m
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3
DEL Mauritius (MRU) CPT
Leg 1: Air Mauritius · Leg 2: Air Mauritius, South African Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 56m
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DEL Addis Ababa (ADD) CPT
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 43m
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DEL Istanbul (IST) CPT
Leg 1: IndiGo, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 42m
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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
9,304 km5,778 miles
Journey time
14h 43mestimate
Time difference
-3.5hCape Town vs New Delhi
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
DEL → CPT

Flights from New Delhi to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New Delhi to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Mauritius. 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 New Delhi to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,304 km.
Where do you change planes between New Delhi and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Mauritius (MRU) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Air India flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New Delhi and Cape Town?
New Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between New Delhi and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 3.5 hours behind New Delhi.

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