Cape Town to Miami (CPT–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SJU San Juan 18h 21m DL → 2IAAAT San Juan (SJU) to Miami flights
ATL Atlanta 19h 17m DL → AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Miami flights
EWR Newark 20h 23m UA → AAACAV Newark (EWR) to Miami flights
IAD Dulles 21h 35m UA → CMJDLXJ Dulles (IAD) to Miami flights
GRU São Paulo 22h G3SA → AAG3JJ São Paulo (GRU) to Miami flights
ZRH Zurich 24h 10m LXWK → LX Zurich (ZRH) to Miami flights
LHR London 25h 45m AYBAIB → AAAYBA London (LHR) to Miami flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 26h 40m LHNHSA → LHOSTG Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Miami flights
DXB Dubai 26h 50m DEEKSA → EK Dubai (DXB) to Miami flights
DOH Doha 27h 33m AYB6BA → ASB6MH Doha (DOH) to Miami flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cape Town to Miami
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 7,671 mi 14h 56m nonstop -6h behind

CPT–MIA had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 7,671 miles in 14h 56m.

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All flights from Miami (MIA) Miami to Cape Town flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CPT–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
SJU ~18h 21m ATL ~19h 17m SAV ~19h 30m EWR ~20h 23m IAD ~21h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
701
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CPT → MIA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
MIA → CPT
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Miami is 6 hours behind Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · MIA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 12:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
7,671 mi / 12,344 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 56m gate to gate.
Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CPT–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to Miami route.
Route details
Distance7,671 mi / 12,344 km
Flight time14h 56m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPT
Full nameCape Town International Airport
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport to Miami International Airport take about 14h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 7,671 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CPT to MIA: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 14h 56m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Luis Munoz Marin, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Newark Liberty.
Miami is 6 hours behind Cape Town.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPT to MIA

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Miami International Airport (MIA) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CPT to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPT to MIA is about 14 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,671 miles (12,344 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Luis Munoz Marin, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.