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How to get from Cape Town to New Delhi

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Mauritius: about 15h 40m including the connection. Other options: via Addis Ababa, Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. Two tickets from $638.

Flights from Cape Town to New Delhi

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Prices by day: Cape Town to New Delhi

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Best fares from Cape Town to New Delhi

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

Cheapest one-way $603 5 January 2027, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $626 13 November, Fri Cheapest weekend departure $626 Fri, 13 November 2026
Cheapest day of the week Saturday $676 on average over the next 120 days
Cheapest month January 2027 tickets from $603

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Mauritius
15h 40m
two tickets, via Doha
$638
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,781 mi (9,304 km)
fastest
Via Mauritius
Mauritius
15h 40m
with the connection
Cape Town to Mauritius flight 5h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Mauritius to New Delhi flight 7h 35m
two ticketsfrom $924
Via Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
15h 45m
with the connection
Cape Town to Addis Ababa flight 6h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Addis Ababa to New Delhi flight 6h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,458
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
15h 55m
with the connection
Cape Town to Dubai flight 9h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai. Departure to New Delhi: Dubai, Sharjah International.
Dubai to New Delhi flight 3h 30m
two ticketsfrom $687
Via Doha
Qatar
16h 15m
with the connection
Cape Town to Doha flight 9h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to New Delhi flight 3h 40m
two ticketsfrom $638
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
20h 45m
with the connection
Cape Town to Istanbul flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Istanbul to New Delhi flight 6h 40m
two ticketsfrom $682

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 New Delhi

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, November and December, +19° to +27° by day. In November it is +27° by day and +14° at night, with 1 rainy day.

Jan
+19° +7° 5 days
Feb
+24° +11° 2 days
Mar
+30° +16° 3 days
Apr
+37° +22° 1 days
May
+38° +25° 4 days
Jun
+38° +27° 9 days
Jul
+34° +27° 24 days
Aug
+33° +26° 18 days
Sep
+33° +25° 14 days
Oct
+31° +20° 3 days
Nov
+27° +14° 1 days
Dec
+21° +9° 2 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, 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 New Delhi?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Mauritius.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi?
Via Mauritius: 5h 5m to the connection, 7h 35m after it, about 15h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to New Delhi with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Doha from $638. 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 New Delhi?
Mauritius (15h 40m total), Addis Ababa (15h 45m total), Dubai (15h 55m total), Doha (16h 15m total) and Istanbul (20h 45m total).
How far is New Delhi from Cape Town?
5,781 mi (9,304 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.