Flights from Cape Town to Indianapolis
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Washington
- 20h 57m
- two tickets, via New York
- $1,198
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 8,372 mi (13,474 km)
fastest
Via Washington
United States
20h 57m
with the connection
Cape Town to Washington
flight 16h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to Indianapolis: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Indianapolis
flight 1h 57m
two ticketsfrom $1,433
Via New York
United States
21h 22m
with the connection
Cape Town to New York
flight 15h 53m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Indianapolis: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Indianapolis
flight 2h 29m
two ticketsfrom $1,198
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 Indianapolis
Cape Town to Washington
Washington: 491 mi (790 km) from Indianapolis, flight 16h
from $646
Cape Town to New York
New York: 644 mi (1,036 km) from Indianapolis, flight 15h 53m
from $568
Cape Town to London
London: 3,989 mi (6,420 km) from Indianapolis, flight 11h 50m
from $209
Cape Town to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 4,154 mi (6,686 km) from Indianapolis, flight 11h 50m
from $358
Cape Town to Paris
Paris: 4,169 mi (6,709 km) from Indianapolis, flight 12h 5m
from $332
Cape Town to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 4,372 mi (7,036 km) from Indianapolis, flight 12h 5m
from $342
To Indianapolis from cities closest to Cape Town
Miami to Indianapolis
Miami: 7,653 mi (12,316 km) from Cape Town, flight 2h 54m
from $40
Fort Myers to Indianapolis
Fort Myers: 7,773 mi (12,510 km) from Cape Town, flight 2h 38m
Punta Gorda to Indianapolis
Punta Gorda: 7,789 mi (12,535 km) from Cape Town, flight 2h 32m
New York to Indianapolis
New York: 7,808 mi (12,565 km) from Cape Town, flight 2h 29m
from $109
Philadelphia to Indianapolis
Philadelphia: 7,840 mi (12,617 km) from Cape Town, flight 2h 16m
Cancun to Indianapolis
Cancun: 7,871 mi (12,667 km) from Cape Town, flight 3h 22m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis?
Via Washington: 16h to the connection, 1h 57m after it, about 20h 57m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to Indianapolis with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $1,198. 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 Indianapolis?
Washington (20h 57m total) and New York (21h 22m total).
How far is Indianapolis from Cape Town?
8,372 mi (13,474 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.