Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to New Delhi?

Flights from Cape Town to New Delhi usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to New Delhi?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to New Delhi: • Economy class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to New Delhi pass through?

One-stop flights from Cape Town to New Delhi most commonly connect through: • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 64% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 19% of one-stop connections • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 17% of one-stop connections • Istanbul (IST) – 0% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to New Delhi?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Cape Town to New Delhi. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R11 986 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R14 241, a difference of R2 255. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to New Delhi flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the R13 215 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Cape Town to New Delhi?

A direct flight from Cape Town to New Delhi takes 00m, covering 14 929 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Cape Town to New Delhi changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R11 986 to R98 898. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Cape Town to New Delhi looking right now?

One-way fares from Cape Town to New Delhi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 795, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to New Delhi?

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 39m, compared to 18h 21m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 20h 05m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

What is the time difference between Cape Town and New Delhi?

New Delhi is 3 hours ahead of Cape Town (India Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to New Delhi flight?

Return flights from Cape Town to New Delhi range from R11 232 to R15 071, with an average of R13 215 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 232 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to New Delhi?

Return flights from Cape Town to New Delhi typically range from R11 232 to R15 071. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R11 986 on Qatar Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi at R10 826 return. •December (R15 998) and August (R14 423) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cape Town to New Delhi the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to New Delhi are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi?

Qatar Airways (R11 986) and Ethiopian Air (R15 534) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Cape Town to New Delhi according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to New Delhi?

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is the most popular stopover for the Cape Town to New Delhi route. 64% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via DOH.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to New Delhi?

Flights via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R12 512. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cape Town to New Delhi, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Dubai Intl (DXB) had the shortest average connection time for Cape Town to New Delhi stopovers at 10h 03m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: R11 232-R15 071

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May

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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to New Delhi

Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 23

19:25 - 14:55CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

16h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 10:30DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 986Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 22

6:05 - 3:00CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

17h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:35 - 13:00DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R13 379Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 23

15:20 - 14:55CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

20h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 10:30DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 307Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

13:50 - 20:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

27h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

7:00 - 13:00DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R14 854Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

12:35 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

16h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 10:30DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 186Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Feb 16

12:35 - 8:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

16h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 10:30DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 418Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 12

13:50 - 8:05CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

9:35 - 13:00DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 534Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 12

15:10 - 0:55CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

30h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

9:35 - 13:00DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 617Ethiopian Air

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13

20:00 - 19:55CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

20h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:35 - 18:00DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R19 264Emirates

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Mar 31

13:40 - 9:55CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

16h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:25 - 16:40DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

R19 512Emirates

Recent last minute flight deals from Cape Town to New Delhi

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

18:30 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

28h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:10 - 11:35DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 109Emirates

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

18:30 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

28h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:10 - 11:35DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 241Emirates

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

12:35 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

16h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 10:30DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R18 070Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

12:35 - 14:55CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 10:30DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R18 882Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

13:40 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

33h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:15 - 19:55DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

55h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 319Emirates

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

12:35 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

16h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 22:50DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 419Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

20:00 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

26h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:30 - 19:55DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 485Emirates

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

18:25 - 3:00CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

29h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

22:05 - 23:35DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 911Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

18:25 - 3:00CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

29h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:20 - 18:35DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 944Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

6:05 - 14:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

28h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:20 - 14:35DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 977Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to New Delhi? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to New Delhi departing in January.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Cape Town to New Delhi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi at R10 826 return.
•December (R15 998) and August (R14 423) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Cape Town to New Delhi the cheapest?: Flights from Cape Town to New Delhi are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to New Delhi?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to New Delhi:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Cape Town to New Delhi?
A direct flight from Cape Town to New Delhi takes 00m, covering 14 929 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to New Delhi?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to New Delhi flight?
Return flights from Cape Town to New Delhi range from R11 232 to R15 071, with an average of R13 215 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 232 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to New Delhi flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the R13 215 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Cape Town to New Delhi changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R11 986 to R98 898. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cape Town to New Delhi looking right now?
One-way fares from Cape Town to New Delhi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 795, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to New Delhi?
Flights from Cape Town to New Delhi usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to New Delhi pass through?
One-stop flights from Cape Town to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 0% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to New Delhi?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Cape Town to New Delhi. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R11 986 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R14 241, a difference of R2 255.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to New Delhi?
Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 39m, compared to 18h 21m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 20h 05m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and New Delhi?
New Delhi is 3 hours ahead of Cape Town (India Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average R11 986, about R2 255 less than Tuesday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 15% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to New Delhi trip for May. Fares historically average R10 826 return in that month – typically R5 172 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
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