How to get from Mumbai to Cape Town

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Addis Ababa: about 14h 53m including the connection. Other options: via Nairobi, Mauritius, Dubai and Dar Es Salaam. Two tickets from $576.

Flights from Mumbai to Cape Town

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Prices by day: Mumbai to Cape Town

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Addis Ababa
14h 53m
two tickets, via Dar Es Salaam
$576
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,122 mi (8,243 km)
fastest
Via Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14h 53m
with the connection
Mumbai to Addis Ababa flight 5h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Addis Ababa to Cape Town flight 6h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,199
Via Nairobi
Kenya
15h
with the connection
Mumbai to Nairobi flight 6h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Nairobi to Cape Town flight 5h 45m
two ticketsfrom $818
Via Mauritius
Mauritius
15h 15m
with the connection
Mumbai to Mauritius flight 6h 15m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $744
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
16h
with the connection
Mumbai to Dubai flight 3h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Dubai to Cape Town flight 9h 40m
two ticketsfrom $843
Via Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania
16h 3m
with the connection
Mumbai to Dar Es Salaam flight 6h 8m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $576

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 Mumbai to Cape Town?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Addis Ababa.
What is the fastest way to fly from Mumbai to Cape Town?
Via Addis Ababa: 5h 23m to the connection, 6h 30m after it, about 14h 53m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Mumbai to Cape Town with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dar Es Salaam from $576. 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 Mumbai and Cape Town?
Addis Ababa (14h 53m total), Nairobi (15h total), Mauritius (15h 15m total), Dubai (16h total) and Dar Es Salaam (16h 3m total).
How far is Cape Town from Mumbai?
5,122 mi (8,243 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.