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$886+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CPT
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Wed 8/20
Wed 8/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,105
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$886
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,692
From Kansas City to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/84:34 pmMCI - CPT
2 stops35h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:55 pmCPT - MCI
2 stops31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,105
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:00 amMCI - CPT
2 stops44h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 9/181:00 pmCPT - MCI
2 stops41h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/14$1,209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:07 pmMCI - CPT
2 stops29h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/48:55 pmCPT - MCI
2 stops32h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/812:11 pmMCI - CPT
1 stop22h 39mDelta
Sun 9/148:05 pmCPT - MCI
1 stop25h 56mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/297:30 amMCI - CPT
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/67:50 pmCPT - MCI
2 stops33h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,441
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:11 pmMCI - CPT
1 stop22h 39mDelta
Thu 9/1811:15 pmCPT - MCI
2 stops30h 50mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/89:58 amMCI - CPT
2 stops22h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/148:00 pmCPT - MCI
3 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/31:10 pmMCI - CPT
2 stops38h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/286:55 pmCPT - MCI
2 stops29h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,470

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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Cape Town

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Price

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Mon 9/8

4:34 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:55 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,105

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops44h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$1,209

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Fri 12/19

6:07 pm-8:05 am

2 stops29h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/4

8:55 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$1,304

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Mon 9/8

12:11 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

8:05 pm-3:01 pm

1 stop25h 56m

$1,400

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Mon 9/29

7:30 am-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/6

7:50 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops33h 37m

$1,441

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Thu 1/22

7:18 am-10:30 am

2 stops43h 12m

$886

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Fri 1/23

1:44 pm-10:00 am

2 stops36h 16m

$902

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Thu 1/22

10:31 pm-10:00 am

3 stops51h 29m

$966

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Thu 1/22

4:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,203

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Deals found on 8/13

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kansas City to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated August 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Kansas City to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,915 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Cape Town round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $924, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Kansas City to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 Kansas City to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,061Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,080Average$1,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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