Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from Tampa
  4. Tampa to Cape Town
Connecting route · United States → South Africa

Flights from Tampa to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Tampa to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or Washington, about 19h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 41m
TPACPTATL

Tampa to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey19h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Washington

Best ways to fly from Tampa 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
TPA Atlanta (ATL) CPT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 41m
Search
2
TPA Washington (IAD) CPT
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 05m
Search
3
TPA New York (EWR) CPT
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 14m
Search
4
TPA London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~23h 27m
Search
5
TPA Zurich (ZRH) CPT
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~23h 41m
Search
6
TPA Frankfurt (FRA) CPT
Leg 1: Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~24h 55m
Search

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
12,630 km7,843 miles
Journey time
19h 41mestimate
Time difference
+7hCape Town vs Tampa
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
TPA, PIE → CPT

Flights from Tampa to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tampa 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 Tampa to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,630 km.
Where do you change planes between Tampa and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Washington (IAD), New York (EWR) and London (LHR). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tampa and Cape Town?
Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Tampa and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Tampa.

More flights from Tampa