How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town?

Departing from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town will take you 24h 15m. The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town is about 12337 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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When flying from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Round-trip from	R20 599
One-way from	R13 250
Popular in	May
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Average price	R31 179

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Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town

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Tue 9/3

9:04-9:30

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Cape Town Intl

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16:35-18:35

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Cape Town Intl

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FLL Fort Lauderdale - CPT Cape Town Intl

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13:35-18:35

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R16 990

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7:35-17:50

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

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13:20-7:40

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Cape Town Intl

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0:00-17:00

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R18 226

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FLL Fort Lauderdale - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Fort Lauderdale

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6:00-11:40

3 stops46h 40m

Cape Town Intl

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9:00-18:00

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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Fort Lauderdale

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9:00-18:00

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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Nonstop0h 00m

R19 660

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Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 26m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town?

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How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town?
Departing from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town will take you 24h 15m. The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town is about 12337 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town?
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