How to get from Cape Town to Mumbai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dar Es Salaam: about 14h 28m including the connection. Other options: via Mauritius, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Dubai. Two tickets from $592.

Flights from Cape Town to Mumbai

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dar Es Salaam
14h 28m
two tickets, via Dar Es Salaam
$592
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,122 mi (8,243 km)
fastest
Via Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania
14h 28m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
Dar Es Salaam to Mumbai flight 6h 13m
two ticketsfrom $592
Via Mauritius
Mauritius
14h 28m
with the connection
Cape Town to Mauritius flight 5h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Mauritius to Mumbai flight 6h 23m
two ticketsfrom $798
Via Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
15h
with the connection
Cape Town to Addis Ababa flight 6h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Addis Ababa to Mumbai flight 5h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,429
Via Nairobi
Kenya
15h
with the connection
Cape Town to Nairobi flight 5h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Nairobi to Mumbai flight 6h 15m
two ticketsfrom $877
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
15h 43m
with the connection
Cape Town to Dubai flight 9h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai. Departure to Mumbai: Dubai, Sharjah International.
Dubai to Mumbai flight 3h 18m
two ticketsfrom $679

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 Mumbai

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, May, October, November and December, +30° to +33° by day, sea +25° to +32°. In November it is +33° by day and +22° at night, sea +28°, with 2 rainy days.

Jan
+30° +19° +25° 1 days
Feb
+32° +20° +26° 0 days
Mar
+34° +23° +28° 0 days
Apr
+34° +25° +30° 0 days
May
+33° +27° +32° 8 days
Jun
+30° +26° +31° 26 days
Jul
+28° +25° +28° 31 days
Aug
+28° +25° +29° 30 days
Sep
+28° +25° +29° 29 days
Oct
+31° +24° +30° 12 days
Nov
+33° +22° +28° 2 days
Dec
+31° +21° +26° 0 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 Mumbai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dar Es Salaam.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cape Town to Mumbai?
Via Dar Es Salaam: 5h 15m to the connection, 6h 13m after it, about 14h 28m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to Mumbai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dar Es Salaam from $592. 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 Mumbai?
Dar Es Salaam (14h 28m total), Mauritius (14h 28m total), Addis Ababa (15h total), Nairobi (15h total) and Dubai (15h 43m total).
How far is Mumbai from Cape Town?
5,122 mi (8,243 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.