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 Nashville to Cape Town takes 17h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from Memphis to Cape Town takes 20h 29m 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 airlines fly to Cape Town?

Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Tennessee according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic 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 August 2025, there are 4 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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6:05 pm - 10:20 amBNA-CPT

32h 15m2 stops

10:00 pm - 4:15 pmCPT-BNA

26h 15m1 stop

$1,018American Airlines

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Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 24

3:54 pm - 11:00 amBNA-CPT

36h 06m2 stops

6:55 pm - 5:29 pmCPT-BNA

29h 34m2 stops

$1,028American Airlines

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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10

1:24 pm - 12:10 pmBNA-CPT

38h 46m2 stops

6:55 pm - 10:53 pmCPT-BNA

35h 58m2 stops

$1,036American Airlines

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Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 30

6:25 pm - 12:10 pmBNA-CPT

33h 45m1 stop

8:40 pm - 4:15 pmCPT-BNA

27h 35m1 stop

$1,046British Airways

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Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4

6:25 pm - 10:20 amBNA-CPT

31h 55m1 stop

8:55 pm - 4:15 pmCPT-BNA

27h 20m1 stop

$1,047British Airways

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Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 24

2:21 pm - 5:50 pmMEM-CPT

20h 29m1 stop

8:05 pm - 10:25 amCPT-MEM

21h 20m1 stop

$1,270Delta

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Thu, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 5

7:10 pm - 5:50 pmMEM-CPT

39h 40m1 stop

8:05 pm - 10:25 amCPT-MEM

21h 20m1 stop

$1,275Delta

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Fri, Aug 22 - Fri, Sep 5

10:19 am - 9:25 pmMEM-CPT

28h 06m2 stops

11:15 pm - 11:04 pmCPT-MEM

30h 49m2 stops

$1,297KLM

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Thu, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 5

7:08 am - 11:50 amBNA-CPT

45h 42m2 stops

5:15 pm - 9:58 amCPT-BNA

47h 43m2 stops

$1,303Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 31

12:46 pm - 9:25 pmMEM-CPT

25h 39m2 stops

11:15 pm - 10:17 pmCPT-MEM

30h 02m2 stops

$1,324KLM

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Thu, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 5

American Airlines flights from Tennessee to Cape Town

Our best American Airlines deals on Tennessee to Cape Town flight tickets

American Airlines

Jan 15

BNA6:05 pmNashville Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

CPT10:20 amCape Town Intl

Jan 24

CPT10:00 pmCape Town Intl

26h 15m

1 stop

BNA4:15 pmNashville Intl

$1,018

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American Airlines

Sep 3

BNA3:54 pmNashville Intl

36h 06m

2 stops

CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl

Sep 10

CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl

29h 34m

2 stops

BNA5:29 pmNashville Intl

$1,028

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American Airlines

Nov 21

BNA1:24 pmNashville Intl

38h 46m

2 stops

CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 30

CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl

35h 58m

2 stops

BNA10:53 pmNashville Intl

$1,036

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United Airlines flights from Tennessee to Cape Town

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United Airlines

Aug 12

MEM2:46 pmMemphis

43h 24m

2 stops

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

Aug 21

CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl

29h 25m

2 stops

MEM6:15 pmMemphis

$1,362

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United Airlines

Sep 18

BNA7:45 amNashville Intl

24h 35m

2 stops

CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl

Sep 26

CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl

27h 38m

2 stops

BNA4:38 pmNashville Intl

$1,365

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United Airlines

Sep 18

BNA1:32 pmNashville Intl

18h 48m

1 stop

CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl

Sep 27

CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl

27h 05m

2 stops

BNA3:55 pmNashville Intl

$1,366

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NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/15

6:05 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/24

10:00 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,018

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/3

3:54 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/10

6:55 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,028

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/21

1:24 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops38h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/30

6:55 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops35h 58m

$1,036

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/28

6:25 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

8:40 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$1,046

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/15

6:25 pm-10:20 am

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/24

8:55 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,047

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Thu 8/21

2:21 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

8:05 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 20m

$1,270

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Fri 8/22

7:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

8:05 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 20m

$1,275

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Thu 8/21

10:19 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

11:15 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$1,297

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/23

7:08 am-11:50 am

2 stops45h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/31

5:15 pm-9:58 am

2 stops47h 43m

$1,303

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Thu 8/21

12:46 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

11:15 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops30h 02m

$1,324

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of March, then departing from Tennessee during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,372.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $1,398. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,543.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the evening. Flights from Tennessee to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,298. Flights to Cape Town are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,577. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Can stopping save me money on Tennessee to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Tennessee to Cape Town flight.

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Best Price Found	$713
Fastest flight time	17h 05m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Tennessee in the past 72 hours is $713. The best round-trip flight deal from Tennessee to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,018.

The fastest flight from Tennessee to Cape Town takes 17h 05m

There are no direct flights from Tennessee to Cape Town. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Memphis Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport, Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Nashville Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.

There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

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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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tennessee to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of August 2025, there are 4 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.

Best airlines flying from Tennessee to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $878	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,031	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,245 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,048	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,917 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,327	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,985 reviews	Search Delta flights

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