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$1,636+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — CPT
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/139:40 amTYS - CPT
2 stops45h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/201:50 pmCPT - TYS
3 stops31h 58mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/12$2,756
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/131:52 pmTYS - CPT
2 stops34h 48mLufthansa
Sat 12/206:45 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops34h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 12/12$3,763
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Sat 12/132:30 pmTYS - CPT
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/208:50 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops32h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$3,777

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) 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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

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$1,636
(British Airways)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to Cape Town that are best for you.

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KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/30

4:00 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

8:50 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$1,636

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/30

6:59 am-6:00 pm

2 stops28h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

8:50 pm-10:57 am

1 stop21h 07m

$2,276

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Deals found on 12/11

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Knoxville to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Knoxville-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Knoxville-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Knoxville-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Knoxville-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Knoxville-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 time of day to fly from TYS to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville 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 December 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Knoxville to Cape Town in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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  • How long is the flight from Knoxville to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Knoxville to Cape Town in 28h 01m. Fly via British Airways or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Knoxville to Cape Town is about 8166 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Knoxville to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Knoxville to Cape Town.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Knoxville 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.

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