How long is the flight from Memphis to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from Memphis to Cape Town in 26h 10m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 13612 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEM to CPT?

When flying from Memphis to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Memphis to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	R28 959
One-way from	R18 596
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	December
Average price	R30 213

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3 total stops
50h 07m total
Memphis to Cape Town

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24h 09m total
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Tue 17/11

9:51-18:00

2 stops24h 09m

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18:28-7:40

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2 stops61h 42m

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19:10-14:49

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How long is the flight from Memphis to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Memphis to Cape Town in 26h 10m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 13612 km.
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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Memphis to Cape Town?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Memphis to Cape Town?
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