How long is the flight from Dusseldorf to Cape Town?

The route from Dusseldorf to Cape Town is served by connecting flights with one stop. These typically take around 19 hours 50 minutes, depending on the layover time and the connection chosen. If travel time matters to you, look especially for connections with a short layover.

Are there nonstop flights from Dusseldorf to Cape Town?

No, there are currently no nonstop flights from Dusseldorf to Cape Town. However, you can reach Cape Town with a one-stop connecting flight. Allow extra travel time for the connection and pay close attention to the length of the layover.

Which airlines fly from Dusseldorf to Cape Town?

Flights from Dusseldorf to Cape Town are available with one stop, operated by, among others, Qatar Airways (via Doha), Emirates (via Dubai) and Air France (via Paris - Charles de Gaulle). When comparing options, look beyond the fare and consider the total travel time and the length of the layover.

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Our cheapest offers for flights from Dusseldorf to Cape Town

Here you can compare cheap flights from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Cape Town (CPT) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Cape Town. Prices and availability may change at any time.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 09/21/26 2 Stopovers (DUB, DOH) EI0693, QR0018, QR1371 31h 05min	Return -	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines, Qatar Airways	?	$557
Best option Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 03/06/27 1 Stopover (DOH) IB6162, IB6173 25h 40min	Return 03/20/27 1 Stopover (DOH) IB6176, IB6157 19h 15min	Iberia		$849
Dusseldorf Cape Town Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 06/25/26 2 Stopovers (AUH, JNB) EY0134, EY0747, FA0806 35h 45min	Return 06/30/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, AUH) FA0205, EY0748, EY0133 35h 45min	Etihad Airways, Safair		$976
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 03/06/27 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0086, QR1371 25h 40min	Return 03/20/27 1 Stopover (DOH) IB6176, IB6157 19h 15min	Qatar Airways		$851
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 03/06/27 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0086, QR1371 25h 40min	Return 03/20/27 1 Stopover (DOH) IB6176, IB6157 19h 15min	Qatar Airways		$852
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 03/06/27 1 Stopover (DOH) IB6162, IB6164 18h 45min	Return 03/20/27 1 Stopover (DOH) IB6168, IB6157 25h 35min	Iberia		$871
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 03/06/27 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0086, QR1371 25h 40min	Return 03/20/27 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1372, QR0085 19h 15min	Qatar Airways	?	$878
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 03/06/27 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0086, QR1369 18h 45min	Return 03/20/27 1 Stopover (DOH) IB6176, IB6157 19h 15min	Qatar Airways	?	$914
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 03/06/27 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0058, EK0772 37h 55min	Return 03/20/27 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0779, EK0057 23h 55min	Emirates Airline		$981
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0056, EK0772 20h 05min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0771, EK0057 24h 50min	Emirates Airline	?	$1,046

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Flight information: Dusseldorf - Cape Town

Cheapest outbound flight from	$556.90
Roundtrip from	$848.49
Distance	9561 km
Departure airport	Airport Dusseldorf (DUS)
Departure country	Flights from Germany
Arrival airport	Airport Cape Town (CPT)
Destination country	Flights to South Africa

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