How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Tennessee you fly out of and what airport in Cape Town you fly into. For example, flying from Memphis to Cape Town takes 33h 35m on average. On the other hand, flying from Nashville to Cape Town takes 38h 18m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl?

Lufthansa, British Airways, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of May 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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3:41 pm - 10:30 am

MEM

CPT

34h 49m

2 stops

6:55 pm - 11:59 pm

CPT

MEM

37h 04m

2 stops

$1,483Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

7:25 am - 10:15 am

MEM

CPT

43h 50m

2 stops

7:30 pm - 12:15 am

CPT

MEM

35h 45m

2 stops

$1,488Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17

6:00 am - 2:10 pm

BNA

CPT

25h 10m

2 stops

1:50 pm - 1:49 pm

CPT

BNA

30h 59m

3 stops

$1,601Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27

2:15 pm - 1:35 pm

BNA

CPT

64h 20m

3 stops

2:25 pm - 4:59 pm

CPT

BNA

33h 34m

3 stops

$1,638Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27

8:30 pm - 1:35 pm

BNA

CPT

58h 05m

3 stops

2:25 pm - 5:00 pm

CPT

BNA

33h 35m

3 stops

$1,654Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27

1:45 pm - 5:50 pm

MEM

CPT

21h 05m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 3:35 pm

CPT

MEM

26h 30m

1 stop

$1,776Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 15

7:20 pm - 5:50 pm

MEM

CPT

39h 30m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 4:52 pm

CPT

MEM

27h 47m

1 stop

$1,781Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 13

8:00 am - 6:35 pm

MEM

CPT

26h 35m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 6:29 pm

CPT

MEM

29h 39m

1 stop

$1,800Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

7:20 pm - 2:10 pm

TYS

CPT

36h 50m

2 stops

1:50 pm - 3:42 pm

CPT

TYS

31h 52m

3 stops

$1,813Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 31

10:25 am - 5:50 pm

TYS

CPT

25h 25m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 9:41 pm

CPT

TYS

31h 36m

2 stops

$1,980Delta

Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 14

British Airways flights from Tennessee to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on Tennessee to Cape Town flight tickets

British Airways

Jun 9

BNA4:49 pmNashville Intl

35h 11m

2 stops

CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl

Jun 16

CPT6:50 pmCape Town Intl

30h 35m

1 stop

BNA6:25 pmNashville Intl

$2,336

British Airways

Aug 7

BNA8:30 pmNashville Intl

31h 30m

1 stop

CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl

Aug 19

CPT6:50 pmCape Town Intl

30h 45m

1 stop

BNA6:35 pmNashville Intl

$2,674

British Airways

Jun 9

BNA8:40 pmNashville Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl

Jun 16

CPT6:50 pmCape Town Intl

30h 35m

1 stop

BNA6:25 pmNashville Intl

$2,874

Qatar Airways flights from Tennessee to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Nov 2

MEM3:41 pmMemphis

34h 49m

2 stops

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Nov 26

CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl

37h 04m

2 stops

MEM11:59 pmMemphis

$1,483

Qatar Airways

Sep 7

MEM7:25 amMemphis

43h 50m

2 stops

CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl

Sep 17

CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl

35h 45m

2 stops

MEM12:15 amMemphis

$1,488

Qatar Airways

Sep 5

MEM3:53 pmMemphis

35h 22m

2 stops

CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl

Sep 15

CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl

42h 00m

2 stops

MEM12:15 amMemphis

$1,508

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MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Mon 11/2

3:41 pm-10:30 am

2 stops34h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/26

6:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops37h 04m

$1,483

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Mon 9/7

7:25 am-10:15 am

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/17

7:30 pm-12:15 am

2 stops35h 45m

$1,488

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/22

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/27

1:50 pm-1:49 pm

3 stops30h 59m

$1,601

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/22

2:15 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops64h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/27

2:25 pm-4:59 pm

3 stops33h 34m

$1,638

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/22

8:30 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops58h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/27

2:25 pm-5:00 pm

3 stops33h 35m

$1,654

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MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Sat 9/5

1:45 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/15

8:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,776

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Fri 9/4

7:20 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

8:05 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop27h 47m

$1,781

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Mon 11/2

8:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/26

8:50 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop29h 39m

$1,800

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 10/17

7:20 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/31

1:50 pm-3:42 pm

3 stops31h 52m

$1,813

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 6/4

10:25 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/14

8:05 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops31h 36m

$1,980

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If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of December, then departing from Tennessee during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,046.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.
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As of May 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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