Flights from Cape Town to Austin
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Washington
- 23h 1m
- two tickets, via London
- $916
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,753 mi (14,086 km)
fastest
Via Washington
United States
23h 1m
with the connection
Cape Town to Washington
flight 16h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to Austin: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Austin
flight 4h 1m
two ticketsfrom $1,743
Via New York
United States
23h 15m
with the connection
Cape Town to New York
flight 15h 53m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Austin: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Austin
flight 4h 22m
two ticketsfrom $1,240
Via London
United Kingdom
25h 20m
with the connection
Cape Town to London
flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Austin: London Heathrow.
London to Austin
flight 10h 30m
two ticketsfrom $916
Via Frankfurt
Germany
26h 10m
with the connection
Via Paris
France
26h 15m
with the connection
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Cape Town to cities closest to Austin
Cape Town to Washington
Washington: 1,316 mi (2,118 km) from Austin, flight 16h
from $646
Cape Town to New York
New York: 1,511 mi (2,432 km) from Austin, flight 15h 53m
from $568
Cape Town to London
London: 4,915 mi (7,910 km) from Austin, flight 11h 50m
from $209
Cape Town to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 5,079 mi (8,174 km) from Austin, flight 11h 50m
from $358
Cape Town to Paris
Paris: 5,095 mi (8,200 km) from Austin, flight 12h 5m
from $332
Cape Town to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 5,297 mi (8,525 km) from Austin, flight 12h 5m
from $342
To Austin from cities closest to Cape Town
Paris to Austin
Paris: 5,805 mi (9,342 km) from Cape Town, flight 11h 10m
Frankfurt to Austin
Frankfurt: 5,833 mi (9,388 km) from Cape Town, flight 11h 5m
London to Austin
London: 6,009 mi (9,671 km) from Cape Town, flight 10h 30m
from $607
San Juan to Austin
San Juan: 6,622 mi (10,657 km) from Cape Town, flight 5h 20m
Panama City to Austin
Panama City: 7,018 mi (11,294 km) from Cape Town, flight 4h 38m
Boston to Austin
Boston: 7,721 mi (12,426 km) from Cape Town, flight 4h 44m
from $134
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Austin?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cape Town to Austin?
Via Washington: 16h to the connection, 4h 1m after it, about 23h 1m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to Austin with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $916. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Cape Town and Austin?
Washington (23h 1m total), New York (23h 15m total), London (25h 20m total), Frankfurt (26h 10m total) and Paris (26h 15m total).
How far is Austin from Cape Town?
8,753 mi (14,086 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.