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Connecting route · Canada → South Africa

Flights from Toronto to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Toronto to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or London, about 20h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 21m
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Toronto to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey20h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or London

Best ways to fly from Toronto 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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YTO Atlanta (ATL) CPT
Leg 1: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 21m
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YTO London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: Air Canada, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~21h 44m
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YTO Frankfurt (FRA) CPT
Leg 1: Air Canada, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~22h 11m
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YTO Paris (CDG) CPT
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~21h 44m
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YTO Munich (MUC) CPT
Leg 1: Air Canada, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~22h 16m
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YTO Istanbul (IST) CPT
Leg 1: Air Transat, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 15m
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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
13,102 km8,136 miles
Journey time
20h 21mestimate
Time difference
+7hCape Town vs Toronto
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
YYZ, YTZ, YHM → CPT

Flights from Toronto to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Toronto to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, London and Frankfurt. 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 Toronto to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,102 km.
Where do you change planes between Toronto and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Air Canada flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Toronto and Cape Town?
Toronto: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Toronto and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Toronto.

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