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$1,611+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — CPT
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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 July 1, 2025.

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$1,611
(oojo)
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Cape Town Intl
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/165:45 amTYS - CPT
2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/231:50 pmCPT - TYS
3 stops30h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1$1,611
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/162:30 pmTYS - CPT
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/237:50 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,655
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:00 amTYS - CPT
2 stops46h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 7/51:00 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops37h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$2,215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/32:32 pmTYS - CPT
1 stop21h 18mDelta
Sat 7/511:15 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops28h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/30$4,092

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KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

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Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/16

5:45 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/23

1:50 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops30h 50m

$1,611

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/16

2:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/23

7:50 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,655

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Deals found on 7/1

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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 July 1, 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.

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 July 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and Ethiopian Air from Knoxville to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
789 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Knoxville to Cape Town round-trip from $1,611. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines.

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  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Knoxville to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,378Average$1,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,759Average$2,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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