Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Your MSP to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Cape Town Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between MSP and CPT:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
At the moment, Rs216,246 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs446,474. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MSP to CPT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Cape Town Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSP to CPT.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights that depart Minneapolis St Paul Airport make it to their destination on time.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Book a hotel near CPT if you're catching a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Cape Town's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Cape Town Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Cape Town, now it's time to explore more of South Africa. Travel around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its top attractions. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
