New Delhi to Cape Town (DEL–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DEL and CPT. Nearest airports to DEL with scheduled service: Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (HSS, 93 mi) · Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR, 110 mi) · Moradabad Airport (MZS, 112 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ADD Addis Ababa 14h AIET A3AIET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Cape Town flights
DOH Doha 15h 50m 6EAIQR ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Cape Town flights
DXB Dubai 16h 10m 6EAIEK DEEKSA Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town flights
MRU Plaine Magnien 16h 25m MK AIMKSA Plaine Magnien (MRU) to Cape Town flights
AMS Amsterdam 22h 28m AFAIKL KLSK Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 22h 37m AIAZCX LHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Cape Town flights
ZRH Zurich 22h 43m ACAILX WK Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town flights
IST Istanbul 25h 23m 6ETK 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town flights
LHR London 25h 51m 6EACAI BA London (LHR) to Cape Town flights
EWR Newark 42h 28m AIUA UA Newark (EWR) to Cape Town flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New Delhi to Cape Town
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3.5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DEL and CPT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DEL to CPT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
545
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3.5h
Cape Town is 3.5 hours behind New Delhi.
DEL: IST · CPT: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 2.5:00 PM in Cape Town.
Getting to DEL

Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.

DEL–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Delhi to Cape Town route.
Route details
Time difference-3.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEL
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m
Destination: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEL to CPT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Addis Ababa Bole, Hamad and Dubai.
Cape Town is 3.5 hours behind New Delhi.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole, Hamad and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.