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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Memphis International Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,782. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.$2,261 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Memphis International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,261, select.
Cape Town.$2,270 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Memphis International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,270, select.
Cape Town.$2,451 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Memphis International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,451, select.
Cape Town.$2,470 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Memphis International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,470, select.
Cape Town.$2,675 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Memphis International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,675, select.
Cape Town.$2,735 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Memphis International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,735, select.
Cape Town.$2,748 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Memphis International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,748, select.
Cape Town.$2,782 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Memphis International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,782, select.
Cape Town.$2,841 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Memphis International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,841, select.
Cape Town.$3,073 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Memphis International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,073, select.
Cape Town.$3,185 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Memphis International on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,185, select.
Cape Town.$4,005 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Memphis International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,005, select.

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Memphis International to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Memphis International to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Memphis International to Cape Town is $2,261. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Memphis International to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,261.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Memphis International to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Memphis International to Cape Town is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Memphis International Airport to Cape Town Airport on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Memphis International Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Memphis.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MEM to CPT flight.

  • During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

  • Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Memphis International Airport to Cape Town Airport. Many travellers pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport when flying between MEM and CPT.

How to find the cheapest flights from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • $1,811 is the best price for a one-way Memphis International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Return flights start from $2,261. These fares may change based on demand.

  • To find cheap tickets from MEM to CPT, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Memphis International Airport to Cape Town Airport.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MEM to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Memphis International Airport to Cape Town Airport.

Handy information about Memphis International Airport (MEM)

  • You'll find MEM at 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Memphis International Airport, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Memphis to Memphis International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to MEM? If you're catching an early flight from Memphis International Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

  • Getting there on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Memphis International Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Cape Town. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Memphis International Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • July has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEM to CPT sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.

  • If you're ready to explore another major stop in South Africa, head for Worcester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are highlights.

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