How to get from Cape Town to Toronto

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via New York: about 20h 38m including the connection. Other options: via Washington, London, Amsterdam and Zurich. Two tickets from $629.

Flights from Cape Town to Toronto

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via New York
20h 38m
two tickets, via London
$629
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,141 mi (13,102 km)
fastest
Via New York
United States
20h 38m
with the connection
Cape Town to New York flight 15h 53m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Toronto: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Toronto flight 1h 45m
two ticketsfrom $1,135
Via Washington
United States
20h 44m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to Toronto: Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Toronto flight 1h 44m
two ticketsfrom $1,444
Via London
United Kingdom
22h 55m
with the connection
Cape Town to London flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Toronto: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Toronto flight 8h 5m
two ticketsfrom $629
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
23h
with the connection
Cape Town to Amsterdam flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Toronto flight 8h 10m
two ticketsfrom $2,116
Via Zurich
Switzerland
23h
with the connection
Cape Town to Zurich flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Toronto flight 8h 55m
two ticketsfrom $2,089

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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 Toronto

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +18° to +26° by day. In November it is +8° by day and +2° at night, with 9 rainy days.

Jan
−1° −7° 9 days
Feb
+1° −8° 9 days
Mar
+6° −3° 11 days
Apr
+11° +3° 13 days
May
+18° +9° 10 days
Jun
+24° +15° 11 days
Jul
+26° +18° 12 days
Aug
+26° +17° 10 days
Sep
+22° +14° 8 days
Oct
+16° +8° 11 days
Nov
+8° +2° 9 days
Dec
+3° −3° 13 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 Toronto?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New York.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cape Town to Toronto?
Via New York: 15h 53m to the connection, 1h 45m after it, about 20h 38m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to Toronto with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $629. 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 Toronto?
New York (20h 38m total), Washington (20h 44m total), London (22h 55m total), Amsterdam (23h total) and Zurich (23h total).
How far is Toronto from Cape Town?
8,141 mi (13,102 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.