How to get from New Delhi to Cape Town

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Addis Ababa: about 16h 5m including the connection. Other options: via Dubai, Mauritius, Doha and Istanbul. Two tickets from $735.

Flights from New Delhi to Cape Town

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Addis Ababa
16h 5m
two tickets, via Istanbul
$735
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,781 mi (9,304 km)
fastest
Via Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
16h 5m
with the connection
New Delhi to Addis Ababa flight 6h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Addis Ababa to Cape Town flight 6h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,179
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
16h 35m
with the connection
New Delhi to Dubai flight 3h 55m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai, Sharjah International. Departure to Cape Town: Dubai.
Dubai to Cape Town flight 9h 40m
two ticketsfrom $868
Via Mauritius
Mauritius
16h 45m
with the connection
New Delhi to Mauritius flight 7h 45m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $845
Via Doha
Qatar
17h 10m
with the connection
New Delhi to Doha flight 4h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Cape Town flight 9h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,153
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
21h 3m
with the connection
New Delhi to Istanbul flight 7h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Istanbul to Cape Town flight 10h 58m
two ticketsfrom $735

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 New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Cape Town?
Via Addis Ababa: 6h 35m to the connection, 6h 30m after it, about 16h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from New Delhi to Cape Town with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Istanbul from $735. 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 New Delhi and Cape Town?
Addis Ababa (16h 5m total), Dubai (16h 35m total), Mauritius (16h 45m total), Doha (17h 10m total) and Istanbul (21h 3m total).
How far is Cape Town from New Delhi?
5,781 mi (9,304 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.