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How to get from Minneapolis to Cape Town

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via New York: about 20h 13m including the connection. Other options: via London, Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $1,376.

Flights from Minneapolis to Cape Town

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fastest, via New York
20h 13m
two tickets, via New York
$1,376
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,823 mi (14,199 km)
fastest
Via New York
20h 13m
with the connection
Minneapolis to New York flight 2h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Cape Town: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Cape Town flight 14h 28m
two ticketsfrom $1,376
Via London
United Kingdom
22h 30m
with the connection
Minneapolis to London flight 7h 55m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Cape Town: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Cape Town flight 11h 35m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
22h 36m
with the connection
Minneapolis to Amsterdam flight 8h 13m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Cape Town flight 11h 23m
Via Paris
France
23h 18m
with the connection
Minneapolis to Paris flight 8h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Cape Town flight 11h 53m
two ticketsfrom $1,578
Via Frankfurt
Germany
23h 30m
with the connection
Minneapolis to Frankfurt flight 8h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Cape Town flight 11h 50m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Cape Town

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, +18° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +18°. In November it is +25° by day and +15° at night, sea +17°, with 5 rainy days.

Jan
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Feb
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Mar
+26° +16° +17° 7 days
Apr
+24° +13° +16° 4 days
May
+20° +11° +16° 8 days
Jun
+19° +10° +15° 10 days
Jul
+17° +8° +14° 12 days
Aug
+18° +8° +14° 10 days
Sep
+19° +9° +15° 6 days
Oct
+23° +12° +16° 5 days
Nov
+25° +15° +17° 5 days
Dec
+26° +16° +18° 5 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Cape Town?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New York.
What is the fastest way to fly from Minneapolis to Cape Town?
Via New York: 2h 45m to the connection, 14h 28m after it, about 20h 13m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Minneapolis to Cape Town with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $1,376. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Minneapolis and Cape Town?
New York (20h 13m total), London (22h 30m total), Amsterdam (22h 36m total), Paris (23h 18m total) and Frankfurt (23h 30m total).
How far is Cape Town from Minneapolis?
8,823 mi (14,199 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.