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$1,226+ 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — CPT
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Memphis to Cape Town

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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,226
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,420
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 3/92:47 pmMEM - CPT
2 stops36h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/1610:00 pmCPT - MEM
2 stops30h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,226
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/224:47 pmMEM - CPT
2 stops33h 43mLufthansa
Fri 9/56:05 pmCPT - MEM
2 stops34h 48mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,570
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 3/512:14 pmMEM - CPT
2 stops34h 36mDelta
Tue 3/119:15 pmCPT - MEM
1 stop25h 31mDelta
Deal found 2/18$1,685
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/222:30 pmMEM - CPT
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/58:00 pmCPT - MEM
2 stops32h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,689
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Mon 3/1012:50 pmMEM - CPT
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1612:35 pmCPT - MEM
2 stops39h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$2,030

Find flights from Memphis to Cape Town within your budget

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MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Sun 3/9

2:47 pm-10:20 am

2 stops36h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/16

10:00 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops30h 18m

$1,226

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Wed 3/5

12:14 pm-6:50 am

2 stops34h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

9:15 pm-3:46 pm

1 stop25h 31m

$1,685

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Mon 3/10

12:50 pm-7:40 am

3 stops35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/16

12:35 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops39h 21m

$2,030

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Deals found on 2/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Memphis to Cape Town in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Memphis-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Memphis-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Memphis-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Memphis-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Memphis-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 Memphis to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Memphis to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Memphis to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 20, 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.

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,226 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $1,685. Users have found that American Airlines is 29% 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 4 airlines flying from Memphis to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,171Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,270Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,271Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,511Average$2,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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