Flights from Cape Town to Tampa
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Washington
- 21h 35m
- two tickets, via New York
- $1,149
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 7,848 mi (12,630 km)
fastest
Via Washington
United States
21h 35m
with the connection
Cape Town to Washington
flight 16h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to Tampa: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Tampa
flight 2h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,432
Via New York
United States
21h 59m
with the connection
Cape Town to New York
flight 15h 53m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Tampa: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Tampa
flight 3h 6m
two ticketsfrom $1,149
Via London
United Kingdom
24h 30m
with the connection
Cape Town to London
flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Tampa: London Heathrow.
London to Tampa
flight 9h 40m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
24h 47m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,436
Via Frankfurt
Germany
25h 43m
with the connection
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 Tampa
Cape Town to Washington
Washington: 818 mi (1,317 km) from Tampa, flight 16h
from $646
Cape Town to New York
New York: 1,004 mi (1,616 km) from Tampa, flight 15h 53m
from $568
Cape Town to London
London: 4,414 mi (7,104 km) from Tampa, flight 11h 50m
from $209
Cape Town to Paris
Paris: 4,566 mi (7,348 km) from Tampa, flight 12h 5m
from $332
Cape Town to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 4,606 mi (7,413 km) from Tampa, flight 11h 50m
from $358
Cape Town to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 4,807 mi (7,736 km) from Tampa, flight 12h 5m
from $342
To Tampa from cities closest to Cape Town
Frankfurt to Tampa
Frankfurt: 5,833 mi (9,388 km) from Cape Town, flight 10h 38m
London to Tampa
London: 6,009 mi (9,671 km) from Cape Town, flight 9h 40m
Amsterdam to Tampa
Amsterdam: 6,019 mi (9,686 km) from Cape Town, flight 9h 57m
from $576
San Juan to Tampa
San Juan: 6,622 mi (10,657 km) from Cape Town, flight 3h 15m
from $96
Punta Cana to Tampa
Punta Cana: 6,749 mi (10,861 km) from Cape Town, flight 3h 10m
San Jose to Tampa
San Jose: 7,314 mi (11,771 km) from Cape Town, flight 3h 13m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Tampa?
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 Tampa?
Via Washington: 16h to the connection, 2h 35m after it, about 21h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to Tampa with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $1,149. 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 Tampa?
Washington (21h 35m total), New York (21h 59m total), London (24h 30m total), Amsterdam (24h 47m total) and Frankfurt (25h 43m total).
How far is Tampa from Cape Town?
7,848 mi (12,630 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.