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$1,197+ 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — CPT
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 20, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

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$1,197
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/126:32 pmTYS - CPT
2 stops35h 38mBritish Airways
Wed 3/2610:00 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops28h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/65:45 amTYS - CPT
2 stops29h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/138:00 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops32h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,554
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 2/246:30 pmTYS - CPT
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/510:00 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops32h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,687
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/245:45 amTYS - CPT
2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/31:50 pmCPT - TYS
3 stops30h 43mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$1,930

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KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/12

6:32 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops35h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/26

10:00 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$1,197

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 4/6

5:45 am-5:10 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/13

8:00 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops32h 22m

$1,554

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 5/24

5:45 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

1:50 pm-2:33 pm

3 stops30h 43m

$1,930

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Deals found on 2/20

Compare providers for flights from Knoxville to Cape Town

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Knoxville-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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.

Best time to book a flight from Knoxville to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Knoxville to Cape Town

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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 February 20, 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,762 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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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 $1,197. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,554, and Ethiopian Air, from $1,930.

  • 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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