Flight Time: US to Cape Verde (No Direct Flights)

There are no nonstop flights from the US to Cape Verde. All itineraries require ≥1 connection.

Typical Routings & Duration

• East Coast (JFK, BOS, IAD, MIA) → Lisbon (LIS) → Praia (RAI) or Sal (SID): 10–14 hours total (TAP Air Portugal).
• East Coast → Casablanca (CMN) → Sal/Praia: 12–16 hours (Royal Air Maroc).
• Via Europe (LHR, CDG, FRA, AMS) → Lisbon/Casablanca → CV: 14–20+ hours.
• West Coast: Add 5–6 hours for domestic leg; total 16–24+ hours.

Key Tips

• TAP Portugal (Star Alliance) offers the most seamless connections via Lisbon.
• Allow ≥3 hours for Lisbon connection (terminal change, passport control).
• Consider a stopover in Lisbon to break the journey.