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 25 hours 40 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, Emirates (via Dubai), Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul) and KLM (via Amsterdam). 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 (DUS) to Cape Town (CPT)

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
Best option Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 09/21/26 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1007, AF0868 26h 45min	Return 10/10/26 1 Stopover (CDG) AF0871, AF1406 15h 45min	Air France	?	$775 found yesterday
Dusseldorf Cape Town Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 09/21/26 3 Stopovers (MXP, DUB, DOH) U23944, FR1455, QR0046, QR1371 44h 30min	Return 10/10/26 2 Stopovers (LGW, DUB) Z00796, FR0123, EI0692 33h 35min	easyJet, Ryanair, Qatar Airways		$830 found yesterday
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 09/01/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0058, EK0772 38h 15min	Return 09/09/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0779, EK0055 17h 25min	Emirates Airline		$935
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 09/21/26 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1007, AF0868 26h 45min	Return 10/10/26 1 Stopover (CDG) AF0871, AF1406 15h 45min	Air France	?	$821 found yesterday
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (LGW) U28650, Z00795 29h 20min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (LGW) Z00796, U28649 19h 20min	easyJet, Norse Atlantic UK	?	$881
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 09/01/26 2 Stopovers (AUH, JNB) EY0134, EY0747, 4Z0927 25h 40min	Return 09/09/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, AUH) SA0372, EY0748, EY0133 35h 10min	Etihad Airways, Airlink		$888
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 09/01/26 2 Stopovers (AUH, JNB) EY0134, EY0747, 4Z0927 25h 40min	Return 09/09/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, AUH) SA0372, EY0748, EY0133 35h 10min	Etihad Airways, Airlink		$889
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 09/01/26 2 Stopovers (MUC, FRA) LH2019, LH0121, LH0576 16h 10min	Return 09/09/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0577, LH0072 15h 40min	Lufthansa		$915
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 09/04/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX1025, LX8086 25h 50min	Return 09/11/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX8087, LX1024 19h 45min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$934
Dusseldorf Cape Town	Outbound 09/01/26 1 Stopover (DOH) IB6305, IB6173 32h 10min	Return 09/09/26 1 Stopover (DOH) IB6168, IB6148 18h 35min	Iberia		$938

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Flight information: Dusseldorf - Cape Town

Roundtrip from	$774.40
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
Departure country - Arrival airport	Germany - Cape Town
Departure airport - Destination country	Dusseldorf - South Africa

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