Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Charlotte to Cape Town?

Atlanta (ATL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 14m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Charlotte to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 13m.

What airlines fly to Cape Town?

Delta, United Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Charlotte according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Charlotte to Cape Town?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,252.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Charlotte and Cape Town?

Atlanta (ATL) was the most common stop: 83% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Charlotte Douglas to Cape Town Intl?

Delta, SWISS, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Charlotte Douglas to Cape Town Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:00 am - 4:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 12:32 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

22h 42m1 stop Newark

$1,250United Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

10:24 am - 4:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 12:32 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

22h 42m1 stop Newark

$1,250United Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

1:09 pm - 10:30 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

1:15 pm - 11:34 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

40h 19m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,291Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 23 - Wed, Mar 31

3:00 pm - 10:30 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:30 pm - 9:51 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

32h 21m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,291Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 23 - Wed, Mar 31

12:01 pm - 10:40 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 39m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

8:50 pm - 2:54 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

25h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,600Delta

Fri, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 12

12:01 pm - 10:40 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 39m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

8:50 pm - 2:54 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

25h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,600Delta

Fri, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 12

8:45 pm - 10:20 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

10:10 pm - 6:05 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

26h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,684British Airways

Fri, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 12

8:45 pm - 8:05 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

6:55 pm - 6:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

30h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,684British Airways

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 31

11:50 pm - 8:05 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 3:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

26h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,853American Airlines

Tue, Mar 23 - Wed, Mar 31

3:46 pm - 8:05 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 19m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow

10:10 pm - 4:49 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

25h 39m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,993American Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 29

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7:15 pm - 6:00 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 pm - 1:46 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

30h 21m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,631Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Dec 3

7:15 pm - 1:35 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

59h 20m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

2:25 pm - 1:46 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

30h 21m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,631Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Dec 3

9:45 am - 10:30 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 8:07 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

38h 32m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,661Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

3:05 pm - 4:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 05m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 12:32 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

22h 42m1 stop Newark

$1,683United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Dec 3

8:10 am - 4:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 2:27 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

24h 37m1 stop Newark

$1,683United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Dec 3

8:10 am - 4:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 5:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

27h 40m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,688United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Dec 3

7:15 pm - 6:00 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 pm - 6:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

35h 19m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,707Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

7:15 pm - 1:35 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

59h 20m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

2:25 pm - 6:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

35h 19m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,707Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

10:24 am - 4:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 12:39 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

22h 49m1 stop Newark

$1,797United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

8:10 am - 4:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 9:43 amCPT Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

19h 53m1 stop Newark

$1,802United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

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Lufthansa

Nov 20

CLT7:55 pmCharlotte Douglas

37h 15m

1 stop

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

Jan 15

CPT9:30 amCape Town Intl

38h 25m

1 stop

CLT4:55 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,725

Lufthansa

Mar 23

CLT12:27 pmCharlotte Douglas

23h 33m

1 stop

CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl

Mar 31

CPT5:55 pmCape Town Intl

30h 46m

2 stops

CLT6:41 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,792

Lufthansa

Dec 24

CLT8:07 amCharlotte Douglas

25h 03m

2 stops

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

Dec 29

CPT9:30 amCape Town Intl

38h 25m

1 stop

CLT4:55 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,801

United Airlines flights from Charlotte to Cape Town

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Nov 30

CLT6:00 amCharlotte Douglas

27h 10m

2 stops

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

Dec 7

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

22h 42m

1 stop

CLT12:32 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,250

United Airlines

Nov 30

CLT6:00 amCharlotte Douglas

27h 10m

2 stops

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

Dec 7

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

24h 26m

2 stops

CLT2:16 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,255

United Airlines

Nov 23

CLT10:24 amCharlotte Douglas

22h 46m

1 stop

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

Dec 7

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

24h 37m

1 stop

CLT2:27 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,315

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CLT Charlotte Douglas - CPT Cape Town Intl

CLTCPT

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/30

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/7

8:50 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop22h 42m

$1,250

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CharlotteCape Town

CLT Charlotte Douglas - CPT Cape Town Intl

CLTCPT

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/30

10:24 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/7

8:50 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop22h 42m

$1,250

CharlotteCape Town

CLT Charlotte Douglas - CPT Cape Town Intl

CLTCPT

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 3/23

1:09 pm-10:30 am

2 stops39h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/31

1:15 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops40h 19m

$1,291

CharlotteCape Town

CLT Charlotte Douglas - CPT Cape Town Intl

CLTCPT

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 3/23

3:00 pm-10:30 am

2 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/31

7:30 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops32h 21m

$1,291

CharlotteCape Town

CLT Charlotte Douglas - CPT Cape Town Intl

CLTCPT

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 1/29

12:01 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops27h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/12

8:50 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop25h 04m

$1,600

CharlotteCape Town

CLT Charlotte Douglas - CPT Cape Town Intl

CLTCPT

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 1/29

12:01 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops27h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/12

8:50 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop25h 04m

$1,600

CharlotteCape Town

CLT Charlotte Douglas - CPT Cape Town Intl

CLTCPT

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 1/29

8:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/12

10:10 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,684

CharlotteCape Town

CLT Charlotte Douglas - CPT Cape Town Intl

CLTCPT

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 1/22

8:45 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/31

6:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$1,684

CharlotteCape Town

CLT Charlotte Douglas - CPT Cape Town Intl

CLTCPT

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 3/23

11:50 pm-8:05 am

1 stop26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/31

6:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,853

CharlotteCape Town

CLT Charlotte Douglas - CPT Cape Town Intl

CLTCPT

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 12/24

3:46 pm-8:05 am

2 stops33h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/29

10:10 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops25h 39m

$1,993

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If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of January, then departing from Charlotte during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,251.

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The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Charlotte in the past 72 hours is $754. The best round-trip flight deal from Charlotte to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,250.

The fastest flight from Charlotte to Cape Town takes 20h 49m

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How far is Charlotte Douglas to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Charlotte Douglas and Cape Town Intl are 7978.3 mi apart from one another. 20h 49m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Charlotte to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Charlotte and Cape Town, the leading airline is Delta, making up 30% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include British Airways with 29%, United Airlines with 25%, and American Airlines with 16%.

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