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Connecting route · Portugal → South Africa

Flights from Ponta Delgada to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Ponta Delgada to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or London, about 18h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 17h 36m
PDLCPTFRA

Ponta Delgada to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey17h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or London

Best ways to fly from Ponta Delgada 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
PDL Frankfurt (FRA) CPT
Leg 1: Azores Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~18h 02m
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PDL London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~17h 43m
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3
PDL Zurich (ZRH) CPT
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~17h 36m
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PDL Paris (CDG) CPT
Leg 1: Azores Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~18h 26m
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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
9,181 km5,701 miles
Journey time
17h 36mestimate
Time difference
+3hCape Town vs Ponta Delgada
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
PDL → CPT

Flights from Ponta Delgada to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ponta Delgada to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, London and Zurich. 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 Ponta Delgada to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,181 km.
Where do you change planes between Ponta Delgada and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR), Zurich (ZRH) and Paris (CDG). Azores Airlines flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ponta Delgada and Cape Town?
Ponta Delgada: João Paulo II Airport (PDL). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 3 hours ahead of Ponta Delgada.

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