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Cape Town.C$1,665 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 8, returning Mon, Sep 29.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, Sep 8, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Sep 29, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,665, select.
Cape Town.C$1,816 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 10, returning Sun, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, Aug 10, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Sun, Aug 31, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,816, select.
Cape Town.C$1,863 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 17, returning Sun, Feb 1.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, Jan 17, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Sun, Feb 1, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,863, select.
Cape Town.C$1,953 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 2, returning Sun, Nov 16.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, Nov 2, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Sun, Nov 16, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,953, select.
Cape Town.C$2,111 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 20, returning Sat, Nov 8.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, Oct 20, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Sat, Nov 8, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,111, select.
Cape Town.C$2,130 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 22, returning Tue, Jul 29.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, Jul 22, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Jul 29, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,130, select.
Cape Town.C$2,239 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 9, returning Fri, Oct 17.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, Oct 9, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Oct 17, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,239, select.
Cape Town.C$2,581 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 25, returning Fri, Jul 25.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, Jun 25, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Jul 25, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,581, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis St Paul to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Minneapolis St Paul to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from C$2,807
Jul
from C$2,130
Aug
from C$1,816
Sep
from C$1,665
Oct
from C$2,239
Nov
from C$1,953
Dec
from C$2,769
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Minneapolis St Paul to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Minneapolis St Paul to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Minneapolis to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$1,665
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Cape Town is C$1,665. 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 Minneapolis St Paul to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$1,665.
There are no flights flying from Minneapolis St Paul to Cape Town, as of June 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis St Paul to Cape Town is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, September 8, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Minneapolis St Paul 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, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

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

  • To ensure you catch your MSP to CPT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MSP and CPT include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is C$1,418. A round-trip fare is currently C$1,665. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MSP to CPT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.

  • Getting cheap flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from MSP to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.

  • 77.37% of flights that leave from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MSP:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

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

  • Cape Town International Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Cape Town in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from MSP to CPT in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

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