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$1,270+ Cheap flights from Memphis (MEM) 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — CPT
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dom. 8/3
dom. 8/10
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Memphis (MEM) 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 julio 29, 2025.

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$1,270
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,944
From Memphis to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Memphis to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Memphis to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
jue. 8/212:21 pmMEM - CPT
1 stop20h 29mDelta
vie. 9/58:05 pmCPT - MEM
1 stop21h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/29$1,270
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/2211:10 amMEM - CPT
2 stops27h 15mKLM
vie. 9/511:15 pmCPT - MEM
2 stops30h 49mKLM
Deal found 7/29$1,299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
jue. 8/217:30 amMEM - CPT
3 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
vie. 9/58:00 pmCPT - MEM
2 stops32h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,375
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/227:03 pmMEM - CPT
2 stops29h 02mBritish Airways
lun. 1/56:45 pmCPT - MEM
2 stops35h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,713
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
jue. 9/115:09 pmMEM - CPT
2 stops34h 41mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/181:05 pmCPT - MEM
3 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,923

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

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MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

jue. 8/21

2:21 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 29m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 9/5

8:05 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 20m

$1,270

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

vie. 8/22

11:10 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 9/5

11:15 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$1,299

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

jue. 8/21

7:30 am-3:20 pm

3 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 9/5

8:00 pm-9:43 pm

2 stops32h 43m

$1,375

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

lun. 12/22

7:03 pm-8:05 am

2 stops29h 02m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 1/5

6:45 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,713

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

jue. 9/11

5:09 pm-10:50 am

2 stops34h 41m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/18

1:05 pm-11:45 pm

3 stops41h 40m

$1,923

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Memphis to Cape Town

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Memphis 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 julio 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Memphis to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Memphis to Cape Town?

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 julio 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from Memphis to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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!
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,208 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Memphis to Cape Town is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,270 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and United Airlines, starting at $1,299 and $1,375 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Memphis 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 Memphis to Cape Town?

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Memphis 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 julio 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,149Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,270Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,461Average$1,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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