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 R12 018 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R14 278, a difference of R2 261. 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 250 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.

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 R10 570, which is 48% 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 261 to R15 111, with an average of R13 250 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 261 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 261 to R15 111. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R11 602 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 854 return. •December (R16 040) and August (R14 461) 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 602) and Emirates (R13 497) 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 545. 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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Cheapest return flight

R11 602

Typical prices: R11 261-R15 111

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Thu 8/2Fri 23/2

CPT - DEL • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flight

R7 147

Typical prices: R5 971-R8 509

Qatar Airways

Wed 21/2

CPT - DEL • 1 stop

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There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and New Delhi. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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May

Cheapest • 18% price drop

November

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Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)

Cheapest • Avg R12 545 (return)

Dubai Intl (DXB)

Shortest trip • 16h 39m (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to New Delhi

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 23

12:35 - 15:15CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:20 - 10:30DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 602Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 20

6:00 - 7:45CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:20 - 13:25DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 702Multiple Airlines

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

R12 018Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 23

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

17h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:20 - 17:30DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 234Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 20

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

R12 267Qatar 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 414Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 19

13:40 - 14:40CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

21h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:30 - 16:45DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 497Emirates

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 9

15:10 - 8:05CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

13h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

30h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R16 090Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 13

13:50 - 0:55CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

31h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

9:35 - 14:10DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R16 372Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Dec 24

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

16h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:10 - 18:00DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 459Emirates

Recent last minute flight deals from Cape Town to New Delhi

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

0:55 - 16:55CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

36h 30m2 stops Istanbul Dubai Intl

21:30 - 11:35DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R19 381Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

0:55 - 16:55CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

36h 30m2 stops Istanbul Dubai Intl

4:10 - 18:00DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R19 481Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

14:20 - 7:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

37h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21:30 - 11:35DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 060Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Jan 1

13:50 - 22:45CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

29h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Chennai

2:10 - 14:10DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R26 163Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Jan 2

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

16h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:20 - 17:25DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R27 177Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Jan 1

13:50 - 22:45CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

29h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Chennai

2:10 - 14:10DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R28 373Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Jan 2

7:00 - 8:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

21h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

16:20 - 10:30DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R28 972Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Jan 1

13:40 - 14:40CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

21h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

34h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R30 734Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Jan 2

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

30h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

9:35 - 14:10DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R31 299Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Jan 2

18:10 - 9:55CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

60h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

21:30 - 14:35DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R32 545Emirates

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to New Delhi flights

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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 February.
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 854 return.
•December (R16 040) and August (R14 461) 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 261 to R15 111, with an average of R13 250 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 261 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 250 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
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 R10 570, which is 48% 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 R12 018 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R14 278, a difference of R2 261.

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 R12 018, which is about R2 261 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 854 return in that month – typically R5 186 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
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• Holiday Inn New Delhi Aerocity By IHG
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