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 ₹ 100,981. A round-trip fare is currently ₹ 138,104. 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)
Reserve a hotel close to CPT if you're catching a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and see more of Cape Town and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
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 to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to CPT in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC 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.
