How to get from Miami to Cape Town

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via New York: about 20h 28m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Zurich, London and Munich. Two tickets from $871.

Flights from Miami to Cape Town

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via New York
20h 28m
two tickets, via London
$871
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,653 mi (12,316 km)
fastest
Via New York
20h 28m
with the connection
Miami to New York flight 3h
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Cape Town: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Cape Town flight 14h 28m
two ticketsfrom $1,291
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
23h 3m
with the connection
Miami to Amsterdam flight 8h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Cape Town flight 11h 23m
two ticketsfrom $2,445
Via Zurich
Switzerland
23h 5m
with the connection
Miami to Zurich flight 9h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Cape Town flight 10h 55m
two ticketsfrom $2,268
Via London
United Kingdom
23h 20m
with the connection
Miami to London flight 8h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Cape Town: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Cape Town flight 11h 35m
two ticketsfrom $871
Via Munich
Germany
23h 30m
with the connection
Miami to Munich flight 9h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Cape Town flight 11h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,180

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 Cape Town

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, +18° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +18°. In November it is +25° by day and +15° at night, sea +17°, with 5 rainy days.

Jan
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Feb
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Mar
+26° +16° +17° 7 days
Apr
+24° +13° +16° 4 days
May
+20° +11° +16° 8 days
Jun
+19° +10° +15° 10 days
Jul
+17° +8° +14° 12 days
Aug
+18° +8° +14° 10 days
Sep
+19° +9° +15° 6 days
Oct
+23° +12° +16° 5 days
Nov
+25° +15° +17° 5 days
Dec
+26° +16° +18° 5 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 Miami to Cape Town?
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 Miami to Cape Town?
Via New York: 3h to the connection, 14h 28m after it, about 20h 28m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Miami to Cape Town with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $871. 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 Miami and Cape Town?
New York (20h 28m total), Amsterdam (23h 3m total), Zurich (23h 5m total), London (23h 20m total) and Munich (23h 30m total).
How far is Cape Town from Miami?
7,653 mi (12,316 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.