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

Departing from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town will take you 18h. The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town is about 12337 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FLL to CPT?

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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Average price	R25 271

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Fort LauderdaleCape Town

FLL Fort Lauderdale - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Cape Town Intl

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Cape Town Intl

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15:39-16:10

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

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Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 39m.

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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 18h. The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town is about 12337 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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