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Connecting route · United States → South Africa

Flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town. 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
MSPCPTEWR

Minneapolis to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey20h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Washington

Best ways to fly from Minneapolis to Cape Town

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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MSP New York (EWR) CPT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 15m
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MSP Washington (IAD) CPT
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 16m
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MSP Atlanta (ATL) CPT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 41m
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MSP Paris (CDG) CPT
Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~22h 40m
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MSP London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
Same alliance ~22h 39m
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MSP Amsterdam (AMS) CPT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
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
+8hCape Town vs Minneapolis
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
MSP → CPT

Flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town?
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 Minneapolis to Cape Town?
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 Minneapolis and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR), Washington (IAD), Atlanta (ATL) and Paris (CDG). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and Cape Town?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 8 hours ahead of Minneapolis.

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