How long is the flight from Grand Rapids to Cape Town?

American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic can get you from Grand Rapids to Cape Town in just under 18h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 40h 34m. Grand Rapids and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8418 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Cape Town round-trip?

Currently priced at $1,381, United Airlines will fly you from Grand Rapids to Cape Town and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,482 and $1,508, respectively. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Grand Rapids to Cape Town?

Delta, United Airlines and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from Grand Rapids to Cape Town.

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Can I find deals for flights from Grand Rapids to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	$1,324 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$1,165 (Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,225

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Grand Rapids to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 24, 2025.

Wed 12/107:37 pmGRR - CPT

2 stops27h 13mDelta

Fri 1/98:50 pmCPT - GRR

2 stops33h 01mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$1,919

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Thu 1/226:32 pmGRR - CPT

2 stops58h 38mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/268:35 pmCPT - GRR

2 stops28h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/21

$1,324

Thu 1/226:11 pmGRR - CPT

1 stop18h 04mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 1/269:30 pmCPT - GRR

1 stop29h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/21

$1,492

Thu 1/227:30 amGRR - CPT

2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/268:50 pmCPT - GRR

1 stop22h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/21

$1,496

Thu 1/86:13 pmGRR - CPT

1 stop18h 02mDelta

Thu 1/1511:45 pmCPT - GRR

2 stops30h 06mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$1,533

Wed 5/204:03 pmGRR - CPT

2 stops36h 57mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/276:50 pmCPT - GRR

2 stops27h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,443

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Wed 12/107:00 amGRR - CPT

2 stops31h 55mDelta

Fri 1/98:50 pmCPT - GRR

2 stops33h 01mDelta

Deal found 11/23

$1,919

One-way flights from Grand Rapids to Cape Town
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Sun 12/287:16 pmGRR - CPT

2 stops57h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$1,165

Sun 12/217:04 pmGRR - CPT

2 stops34h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$1,568

Sun 12/214:46 pmGRR - CPT

2 stops30h 24mDelta

Deal found 11/22

$1,979

Sun 12/284:46 pmGRR - CPT

1 stop19h 29mDelta

Deal found 11/23

$2,288

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Grand RapidsCape Town

GRR - CPT

GRRCPT

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 1/22

6:32 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops58h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

8:35 pm-5:57 pm

2 stops28h 22m

$1,324

Grand RapidsCape Town

GRR - CPT

GRRCPT

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 5/20

4:03 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 57m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/27

6:50 pm-4:17 pm

2 stops27h 27m

$1,443

Grand RapidsCape Town

GRR - CPT

GRRCPT

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 1/22

6:11 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

9:30 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,492

Grand RapidsCape Town

GRR - CPT

GRRCPT

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 1/22

7:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

8:50 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$1,496

Grand RapidsCape Town

GRR - CPT

GRRCPT

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 1/8

6:13 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/15

11:45 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,533

Grand RapidsCape Town

GRR - CPT

GRRCPT

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 12/28

7:16 pm-11:50 am

2 stops57h 34m

$1,165

Grand RapidsCape Town

GRR - CPT

GRRCPT

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 12/21

7:04 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$1,568

Grand RapidsCape Town

GRR - CPT

GRRCPT

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 12/21

4:46 pm-6:10 am

2 stops30h 24m

$1,979

Grand RapidsCape Town

GRR - CPT

GRRCPT

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 12/28

4:46 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 29m

$2,288

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Deals found on 11/23

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Grand Rapids-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Grand Rapids-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Grand Rapids to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Cape Town (average of $1,048). Flying from Grand Rapids to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,907). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GRR to CPT?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Grand Rapids to Cape Town in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from Grand Rapids to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

7,994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

7,994 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

KLM

7.7

Good

1,419 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,038 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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How long is the flight from Grand Rapids to Cape Town?
American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic can get you from Grand Rapids to Cape Town in just under 18h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 40h 34m. Grand Rapids and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8418 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,381, United Airlines will fly you from Grand Rapids to Cape Town and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,482 and $1,508, respectively. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Grand Rapids to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Grand Rapids to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Grand Rapids to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Grand Rapids to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Grand Rapids to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Grand Rapids to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Grand Rapids to Cape Town?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Cape Town (average of $1,048). Flying from Grand Rapids to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,907). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,381	Average$1,626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
KLM	Cheapest$1,482	Average$1,643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$1,508	Average$1,727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Best time to book a flight from Grand Rapids to Cape Town

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Grand Rapids to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Grand Rapids to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GRR to CPT?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from Grand Rapids to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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