How to get from Phoenix to Cape Town

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via New York: about 22h 23m including the connection. Other options: via London and Paris. Two tickets from $1,397.

Flights from Phoenix to Cape Town

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via New York
22h 23m
two tickets, via New York
$1,397
connection options
3
straight-line distance
9,619 mi (15,481 km)
fastest
Via New York
22h 23m
with the connection
Phoenix to New York flight 4h 55m
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 $1,397
Via London
United Kingdom
24h 30m
with the connection
Phoenix to London flight 9h 55m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Cape Town: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Cape Town flight 11h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,504
Via Paris
France
25h 11m
with the connection
Phoenix to Paris flight 10h 18m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Cape Town flight 11h 53m
two ticketsfrom $2,037

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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Cape Town?
Via New York: 4h 55m to the connection, 14h 28m after it, about 22h 23m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Phoenix to Cape Town with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $1,397. 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 Phoenix and Cape Town?
New York (22h 23m total), London (24h 30m total) and Paris (25h 11m total).
How far is Cape Town from Phoenix?
9,619 mi (15,481 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.