Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Cape Town (CPT) from $866

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/25. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MSP — CPT
Oct 1 — Oct 81

The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Cape Town Intl are usually found in December or May, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best MSP to CPT flight in 2023: compare Minneapolis to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,389

Round-trip from

$1,225
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Minneapolis St Paul to Cape Town Intl

MSP - CPT

Price

$1,225 - $2,200

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

CPT

Rainfall

0.8 - 3.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Cape Town?

Leaving on a Saturday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 36% on the overall cost on flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Cape Town?

To save on the cost of your flight from Minneapolis to Cape Town, book at least 42 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 65% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $2,313 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $2,498.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Cape Town?

December is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Minneapolis. Prices for December average $1,341 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $604. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a December flight can save you 34% on your journey compared to booking in March

When is the cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Cape Town (MSP - CPT)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Minneapolis 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 12% on airfare.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town

Find some of the cheapest Lufthansa flights traveling from Minneapolis to Cape Town. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town

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Cheap Minneapolis to Cape Town flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for MSP to CPT flights for September, October
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Minneapolis to Cape Town 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Minneapolis found for this year
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One-way flights to Cape Town from Minneapolis

The cheapest one-way flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town
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Sat 2/3

2 stops34h 15m

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Mon 3/11

2 stops32h 59m

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Thu 2/1

2 stops34h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

2 stops27h 22m

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Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/1

1 stop19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

1 stop24h 10m

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Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/2

2 stops34h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

2 stops27h 22m

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Sun 2/4

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/4

1 stop22h 50m

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MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/4

1 stop37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/5

1 stop20h 53m

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Sat 2/10

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/21

2 stops29h 04m

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MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/23

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/25

2 stops41h 14m

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MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/18

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/23

2 stops51h 22m

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Deals found on 9/26

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Lufthansa, United Airlines and KLM from Minneapolis to Cape Town. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
1,845 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Minneapolis to Cape Town flights.

Can I find flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just $1,523, but on average you can expect to pay $1,575.

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

Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $1,523. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $1,542 and $1,624, respectively.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Cape Town one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,172. Users have also found prices from $1,228 and $1,451 on Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Minneapolis to Cape Town?

What does MSP to CPT mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MSP to CPT flight.

Top 4 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Cape Town

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Minneapolis to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,175Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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DeltaCheapest$1,336Average$1,811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,375Average$1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest$1,417Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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