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How to get from Cape Town to Miami

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Washington: about 21h 40m including the connection. Other options: via New York, Zurich, London and Amsterdam. Two tickets from $795.

Flights from Cape Town to Miami

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Best fares from Cape Town to Miami

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $725 26 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $914 Sat, 19 December 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $725

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington
21h 40m
two tickets, via London
$795
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,653 mi (12,316 km)
fastest
Via Washington
United States
21h 40m
with the connection
Cape Town to Washington flight 16h
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to Miami: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Miami flight 2h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,379
Via New York
United States
22h 5m
with the connection
Cape Town to New York flight 15h 53m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Miami: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Miami flight 3h 12m
two ticketsfrom $1,109
Via Zurich
Switzerland
24h 38m
with the connection
Cape Town to Zurich flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Miami flight 10h 33m
two ticketsfrom $2,137
Via London
United Kingdom
24h 45m
with the connection
Cape Town to London flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Miami: London Heathrow.
London to Miami flight 9h 55m
two ticketsfrom $795
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
25h
with the connection
Cape Town to Amsterdam flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Miami flight 10h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,666

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.

When to visit Miami

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, March, April, November and December, +25° to +28° by day, sea +24° to +26°. In November it is +27° by day and +21° at night, sea +26°, with 12 rainy days.

Jan
+24° +17° +22° 10 days
Feb
+25° +19° +24° 11 days
Mar
+27° +20° +25° 11 days
Apr
+28° +21° +26° 12 days
May
+30° +23° +29° 15 days
Jun
+30° +24° +30° 23 days
Jul
+31° +26° +32° 21 days
Aug
+32° +26° +32° 25 days
Sep
+30° +24° +31° 24 days
Oct
+29° +23° +28° 18 days
Nov
+27° +21° +26° 12 days
Dec
+25° +19° +24° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Miami?
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 Miami?
Via Washington: 16h to the connection, 2h 40m after it, about 21h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to Miami with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $795. 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 Miami?
Washington (21h 40m total), New York (22h 5m total), Zurich (24h 38m total), London (24h 45m total) and Amsterdam (25h total).
How far is Miami from Cape Town?
7,653 mi (12,316 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.