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$1,365+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — CPT
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Cape Town

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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,365
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,843
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 38% potential increase in price ($1,190 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($189 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/313:49 pmTYS - CPT
2 stops34h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/76:55 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops31h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/3110:50 amTYS - CPT
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/78:50 pmCPT - TYS
1 stop24h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,531
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:45 amTYS - CPT
2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/72:35 pmCPT - TYS
3 stops31h 08mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/16$1,573
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 12/127:25 pmTYS - CPT
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
Sat 12/276:45 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops32h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 9/17$1,896
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:15 amTYS - CPT
3 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/276:55 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$3,650
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 12/127:25 pmTYS - CPT
1 stop37h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/279:30 amCPT - TYS
2 stops45h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$4,749

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
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 10/31

3:49 pm-8:05 am

2 stops34h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

6:55 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops31h 38m

$1,365

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 10/31

10:50 am-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

8:50 pm-2:43 pm

1 stop24h 53m

$1,531

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 10/31

5:45 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

2:35 pm-2:43 pm

3 stops31h 08m

$1,573

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 12/12

7:25 pm-7:40 am

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/27

6:45 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$1,896

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 12/12

7:15 am-11:50 am

3 stops45h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/27

6:55 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$3,650

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 12/12

7:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/27

9:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops45h 29m

$4,749

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Deals found on 9/16

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Knoxville to Cape Town

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 September 17, 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Knoxville to Cape Town in 25h 10m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Ethiopian Air 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Knoxville to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Knoxville 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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