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Flights from Cape Town to Minneapolis

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Minneapolis. The easiest way is one stop via New York or Washington, about 20h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 15m
CPTMSPEWR

Cape Town to Minneapolis at a glance

Fastest journey20h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Washington

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Minneapolis

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CPT New York (EWR) MSP
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 15m
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CPT Washington (IAD) MSP
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~20h 16m
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CPT Atlanta (ATL) MSP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 41m
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CPT Paris (CDG) MSP
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 40m
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CPT London (LHR) MSP
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Same alliance ~22h 39m
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CPT Amsterdam (AMS) MSP
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, KLM, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 58m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
14,199 km8,818 miles
Journey time
20h 15mestimate
Time difference
-8hMinneapolis vs Cape Town
Currency in Minneapolis
USD
Airports
CPT → MSP

Flights from Cape Town to Minneapolis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Minneapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Washington and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Minneapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,199 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Minneapolis?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR), Washington (IAD), Atlanta (ATL) and Paris (CDG). United Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Minneapolis?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 8 hours behind Cape Town.

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