Which airports can I use when flying from Nashville to Cape Town?

Flights from Nashville to Cape Town usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Nashville to Cape Town?

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Nashville to Cape Town: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class • First Class Prices vary by airline.

Which airports do connecting flights from Nashville to Cape Town pass through?

One-stop flights from Nashville to Cape Town most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 55% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) - 19% of one-stop connections • London Heathrow (LHR) - 14% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 12% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Nashville to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Nashville to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,530 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,286, a difference of $756. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Camps Bay Beach and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Nashville to Cape Town?

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 8,313 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Nashville to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Nashville to Cape Town changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,237 to $7,157. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Nashville to Cape Town?

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 51m, compared with 20h 02m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 20h 29m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

What is the time difference between Nashville and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Nashville (South Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Nashville to Cape Town flight?

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Cape Town range from $1,591 to $2,346, with an average of $1,904 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,591 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Nashville to Cape Town?

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Cape Town typically range from $1,591 to $2,346. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,237, on Qatar Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to Cape Town. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Cape Town?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Cape Town at $1,441 round-trip. •November ($2,496) and July ($2,374) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Nashville to Cape Town?

Qatar Airways ($1,237) and Delta ($1,526) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Nashville to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Nashville to Cape Town?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Nashville to Cape Town route. 55% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Nashville to Cape Town?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,609. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Nashville to Cape Town which airport offers the shortest layover?

Newark (EWR) had the shortest average connection time for Nashville to Cape Town layovers at 10h 55m over the past 3 months.

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Cheap Flights from Nashville to Cape Town (BNA-CPT)

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Wed, Mar 24 - Mon, Apr 5

10:19 am - 10:30 amBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:30 pm - 11:59 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

35h 29m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,237Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 15

10:20 am - 10:30 amBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 5:59 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

37h 24m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,237Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 15

2:56 pm - 10:30 amBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 7:56 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

39h 21m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,237Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 26

4:25 pm - 6:35 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 8:36 amCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

19h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,526Delta

Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 26

1:25 pm - 6:35 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 9:51 amCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

21h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,526Delta

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 15

10:55 am - 6:35 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 3:18 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

26h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,526Delta

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 15

8:30 am - 4:10 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 8:02 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

31h 12m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,530United Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 27

1:44 pm - 6:00 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 16m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

8:50 pm - 2:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

25h 45m1 stop Newark

$1,543United Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

6:40 pm - 12:10 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

8:40 pm - 4:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,901British Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

2:48 pm - 8:05 amBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 17m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

8:40 pm - 4:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,910British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2

3:38 pm - 10:25 amBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 10:42 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 07m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,695Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2

10:54 am - 9:25 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 31m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

8:50 pm - 4:10 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

27h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,808Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Nov 21

12:39 pm - 8:55 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich

7:10 pm - 5:26 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

30h 16m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,870Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Dec 2

12:39 pm - 8:55 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich

9:20 am - 8:14 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 54m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,893SWISS

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2

3:38 pm - 5:30 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

2:25 pm - 5:47 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

35h 22m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,053Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2

11:58 am - 6:55 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 57m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:00 am - 9:39 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

46h 39m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,112Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Dec 2

11:58 am - 11:40 amBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 42m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:00 am - 9:52 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

47h 52m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,112Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Nov 21

11:58 am - 6:55 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 57m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:00 am - 8:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

45h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,161Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2

8:40 pm - 11:00 amBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

8:35 pm - 4:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

28h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$4,501British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Dec 2

8:40 pm - 11:00 amBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

8:35 pm - 4:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

28h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$4,501British Airways

Price, demand and travel trends for Nashville to Cape Town flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Nashville to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Nashville to Cape Town departing in march.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to Cape Town. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Cape Town? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Nashville to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •March is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Cape Town at $1,441 round-trip.
•November ($2,496) and July ($2,374) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Nashville to Cape Town?
Four cabin classes are available on flights from Nashville to Cape Town:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.
How long is a flight from Nashville to Cape Town?
A nonstop flight from Nashville to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 8,313 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Nashville to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Nashville to Cape Town flight?
Round-trip flights from Nashville to Cape Town range from $1,591 to $2,346, with an average of $1,904 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,591 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Nashville to Cape Town changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,237 to $7,157. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Nashville to Cape Town?
Flights from Nashville to Cape Town usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Nashville to Cape Town pass through?
One-stop flights from Nashville to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 19% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 12% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Nashville to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Nashville to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,530 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,286, a difference of $756.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Nashville to Cape Town?
Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 51m, compared with 20h 02m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 20h 29m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
What is the time difference between Nashville and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Nashville (South Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Camps Bay Beach and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,530, about $756 less than Thursday fares (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Nashville to Cape Town trip for March. Fares historically average $1,441 round-trip in that month - typically $1,055 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
• Mbalentle

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