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

Flights from Memphis to Cape Town usually depart from Memphis (MEM) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

Most connecting flights from Memphis to Cape Town pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Memphis to Cape Town. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R24 953 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R36 637, a difference of R11 684. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Memphis to Cape Town?

A direct flight from Memphis to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 21 906 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Memphis to Cape Town?

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 Memphis to Cape Town 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 R21 214 to R93 354. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Memphis to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R67 927, which is 276% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Memphis and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 8 hours ahead of Memphis (South Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R451 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

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

Return flights from Memphis to Cape Town range from R24 959 to R33 378, with an average of R26 785 over the past 12 months. Anything below R24 959 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Memphis to Cape Town?

Return flights from Memphis to Cape Town typically range from R24 959 to R33 378. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R21 214 on Qatar Airways.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Memphis to Cape Town?

Qatar Airways (R21 214) and United Airlines (R24 953) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Memphis to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R33 630. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Memphis to Cape Town stopovers at 11h 06m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest return flight

R21 214

Typical prices: R24 959-R33 378

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Thu 1/2Fri 9/2

MEM - CPT • 2 stops

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R15 807

Typical prices: R18 064-R19 070

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Sat 14/4

MEM - CPT • 2 stops

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

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Recent return flight deals from Memphis to Cape Town

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 9

10:51 - 10:30MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:59CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

43h 24m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 215Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

14:14 - 10:30MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

19:25 - 23:59CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

36h 34m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R23 284Qatar Airways

2 days ago

Sat, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 25

7:16 - 16:10MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 23:44CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

34h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R24 953United Airlines

1 day ago

Sat, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 25

8:00 - 18:35MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:50 - 12:55CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

24h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R25 371Delta

1 day ago

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 23

18:24 - 18:00MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

20:50 - 14:53CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

26h 03m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

R25 704United Airlines

20 hours ago

Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 25

11:59 - 22:40MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 41m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

0:30 - 21:14CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

28h 44m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 771KLM

1 day ago

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 9

12:20 - 18:35MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:50 - 16:24CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

27h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R25 955Delta

3+ days ago

Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 25

11:59 - 18:35MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

0:30 - 21:14CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

28h 44m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R26 022Delta

1 day ago

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

15:42 - 18:00MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 18m1 stop Newark

20:50 - 14:49CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

25h 59m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R26 038United Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 23

14:35 - 7:40MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

20:50 - 23:59CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

35h 09m1 stop Newark

R26 322United Airlines

20 hours ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Memphis to Cape Town

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

14:24 - 17:25MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 0:34CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

43h 59m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R32 398Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

7:00 - 17:25MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

50h 25m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 0:34CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

43h 59m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R32 765Qatar Airways

10 hours ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

9:00 - 11:35MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Dubai Intl

18:30 - 21:41CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

35h 11m2 stops Dubai Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

R32 798Emirates

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

6:49 - 17:25MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

50h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 0:34CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

43h 59m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R33 015Qatar Airways

1 day ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

6:49 - 13:25MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 36m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:00 - 21:35CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

47h 35m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

R35 986Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

9:00 - 16:10MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 15:47CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

26h 57m1 stop Newark

R36 470United Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

7:00 - 16:10MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 15:47CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

26h 57m1 stop Newark

R39 808United Airlines

10 hours ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

10:37 - 17:30MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 53m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:00 - 21:35CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

47h 35m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

R41 361Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

10:37 - 16:45MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 08m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:00 - 17:38CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

43h 38m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R45 951Multiple Airlines

10 hours ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

10:37 - 16:45MEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 08m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:00 - 17:38CPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

43h 38m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R52 611Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

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How much is a return flight from Memphis to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Memphis to Cape Town departing in February.

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High season	December
Cheapest flight	R15 807

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How long is a flight from Memphis to Cape Town?
A direct flight from Memphis to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 21 906 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Memphis to Cape Town?
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 Memphis to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Memphis to Cape Town range from R24 959 to R33 378, with an average of R26 785 over the past 12 months. Anything below R24 959 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Memphis to Cape Town 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 R21 214 to R93 354. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Memphis to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Memphis to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R67 927, which is 276% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R451 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Memphis to Cape Town?
Flights from Memphis to Cape Town usually depart from Memphis (MEM) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Memphis to Cape Town pass through?
Most connecting flights from Memphis to Cape Town pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Memphis to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Memphis to Cape Town. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R24 953 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R36 637, a difference of R11 684.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 8 hours ahead of Memphis (South Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average R24 953, which is about R11 684 less than Thursday fares (32% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Memphis to Cape Town trip for November. Fares historically average R22 750 return in that month – typically R14 889 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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