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Flights from Pittsburgh to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Pittsburgh to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Washington or Atlanta, about 18h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 18h 49m
PITCPTIAD

Pittsburgh to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey18h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Pittsburgh 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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PIT Washington (IAD) CPT
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 49m
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PIT Atlanta (ATL) CPT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 56m
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PIT London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~22h 04m
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PIT New York (EWR) CPT
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 53m
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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
13,013 km8,081 miles
Journey time
18h 49mestimate
Time difference
+7hCape Town vs Pittsburgh
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
PIT → CPT

Flights from Pittsburgh to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Pittsburgh to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington, Atlanta and London. 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 Pittsburgh to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,013 km.
Where do you change planes between Pittsburgh and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR) and New York (EWR). United Airlines flies both legs via Washington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Pittsburgh and Cape Town?
Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Pittsburgh.

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