Travelling from Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Minneapolis. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) leaving from here.
Cape Town is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Minneapolis to CPT.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Minneapolis to CPT. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
77.37% of flights that leave from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Consider staying in a hotel near CPT if you have a late flight from Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cape Town and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport is Rs197,859. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs429,773. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Minneapolis to CPT. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport.
The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). June is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
Before locking in your Minneapolis to CPT flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
July has temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Cape Town International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock are major attractions which should be on every Cape Town itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cape Town. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
Ceres is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without visiting Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.
