Flights from Cape Town to Pittsburgh
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Washington
- 20h 13m
- two tickets, via London
- $867
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 8,086 mi (13,013 km)
fastest
Via Washington
United States
20h 13m
with the connection
Cape Town to Washington
flight 16h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to Pittsburgh: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Pittsburgh
flight 1h 13m
two ticketsfrom $1,431
Via New York
United States
20h 33m
with the connection
Cape Town to New York
flight 15h 53m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Pittsburgh: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Pittsburgh
flight 1h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,128
Via London
United Kingdom
23h 10m
with the connection
Cape Town to London
flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Pittsburgh: London Heathrow.
London to Pittsburgh
flight 8h 20m
two ticketsfrom $867
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 Pittsburgh
Cape Town to Washington
Washington: 190 mi (306 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 16h
from $646
Cape Town to New York
New York: 315 mi (507 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 15h 53m
from $568
Cape Town to London
London: 3,715 mi (5,979 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 11h 50m
from $209
Cape Town to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 3,889 mi (6,258 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 11h 50m
from $358
Cape Town to Paris
Paris: 3,889 mi (6,258 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 12h 5m
from $332
Cape Town to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 4,102 mi (6,602 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 12h 5m
from $342
To Pittsburgh from cities closest to Cape Town
London to Pittsburgh
London: 6,009 mi (9,671 km) from Cape Town, flight 8h 20m
from $501
Miami to Pittsburgh
Miami: 7,653 mi (12,316 km) from Cape Town, flight 2h 45m
from $159
Boston to Pittsburgh
Boston: 7,721 mi (12,426 km) from Cape Town, flight 1h 59m
from $210
Portland to Pittsburgh
Portland: 7,727 mi (12,436 km) from Cape Town, flight 1h 58m
Fort Myers to Pittsburgh
Fort Myers: 7,773 mi (12,510 km) from Cape Town, flight 2h 35m
Punta Gorda to Pittsburgh
Punta Gorda: 7,789 mi (12,535 km) from Cape Town, flight 2h 30m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh?
Via Washington: 16h to the connection, 1h 13m after it, about 20h 13m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to Pittsburgh with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $867. 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 Pittsburgh?
Washington (20h 13m total), New York (20h 33m total) and London (23h 10m total).
How far is Pittsburgh from Cape Town?
8,086 mi (13,013 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.