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Cheap Flights from South Africa to Memphis

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from South Africa to Memphis

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 23
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7:50 pm - 11:49 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis
34h 59m1 stop Newark
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6:25 pm - 4:10 pmMEM  Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl
38h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,057United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 23
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:49 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis
34h 59m1 stop Newark
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6:25 pm - 4:10 pmMEM  Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl
38h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,062United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 23
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7:50 pm - 10:36 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis
33h 46m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:25 pm - 4:10 pmMEM  Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl
38h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,064United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Dec 5
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8:50 pm - 2:44 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis
24h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:25 pm - 7:40 amMEM  Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl
56h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,099United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Nov 13
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8:05 pm - 10:58 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis
21h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:33 pm - 6:35 pmMEM  Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,102Delta
Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Nov 13
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 10:58 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis
21h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:25 pm - 6:35 pmMEM  Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,105Delta
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Dec 5
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 2:44 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis
24h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 7:40 amMEM  Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl
56h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,107United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Dec 5
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:05 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis
28h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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3:25 pm - 10:35 amMEM  Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Frankfurt am Main
$1,120United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Nov 6
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 5:39 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis
28h 39m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 4:10 pmMEM  Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,167United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Nov 6
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 5:39 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis
28h 39m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 4:10 pmMEM  Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,168United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Memphis

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Memphis to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Memphis?

The cheapest month for flights to Memphis is October, where tickets cost $1,038 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,586 and $1,572 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $726.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Memphis?

To get a below average price, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.

FAQs - booking Memphis flights

  • How far is Memphis Airport from central Memphis?

    The city center of Memphis is 8 miles from Memphis Airport.

  • What is the name of Memphis’s airport?

    All flights to Memphis land at Memphis Airport. The airport code is MEM,and it can also be referred to as Memphis or Memphis Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Memphis?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Memphis.

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Memphis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Memphis?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Memphis with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Memphis?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Memphis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Memphis are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,517 direct flights from within South Africa to Memphis. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Memphis

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from South Africa to Memphis

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Memphis? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8531 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

While it wasn't the crew's fault, it was a frustrating flight. We sat on the runway for 2+ hours. Both of the flight attendants were excellent and did a great job checking on the passengers. The pilot did keep us informed about the wait. I appreciate the crew apologizing for LaGuardia airport's backup.

6.0 GoodRhonda, Aug 2026
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While it wasn't the crew's fault, it was a frustrating flight. We sat on the runway for 2+ hours. Both of the flight attendants were excellent and did a great job checking on the passengers. The pilot did keep us informed about the wait. I appreciate the crew apologizing for LaGuardia airport's backup.

Internet didn’t work for this leg either. The seat was fine but didn’t have seatback screen, which I knew when I booked it. The biggest letdown is Deltas new policy on beverage/snack service not being served for flights less than 350 miles. I know this is a cost cutting measure, but how much does it really cost to give a drink and a snack for inflated airfare? I really am surprised that with Delta Comfort they don’t provide beverage/snack service given these seats cost extra to purchase. Really need to reconsider this, even if it’s for the Delta Comfort and above.

The flights are constantly late anymore, and they won't even give you a glass of water on the plane. For years, they were able to do a service on this flight from Atlanta to Knoxville and Knoxville Atlanta now they say it's too short of a flight. You can't even get a quick drink of water.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

Smallest leg room I've ever had on a plane.

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

It's fine but Newark to Nashville was too long

They delayed the flight 3 hours because it wasn't full they moved us to 5 different gates probably the worst airline ever not even spirit is this bad.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

For some strange reason I was put in zone 5 for boarding even though I had paid premium price for a premium seat right behind business class. This must have been a flaw because everyone else around me in the same zone (row) had been placed in zone 3.

The travel on premium economy class was very positive. Comfortable with plenty of space and leg room. The service throughout was top notch. Crew members were kind and helpful. Food and entertainment were excellent.

Based on my wife's damaged condition, BA very kindly upgraded us from cattle to business class. MUCH appreciated!! One of these days, as it gains more experience, BA MAY learn how to depart on time (with over 30 years experience with BA, no flight has EVER managed to leave on time), Once airborne, the entertainment was ever so very pedestrian. But the flight was uneventful and the cabin crew's service was superb. And whichever driver landed the aircraft had obviously done it before. But BA unfortunately is learning from that scuzzy airline Delta. Delta is ALWAYS stunned when one of its aircraft actually turns up anywhere and is NEVER ready to receive it -- even when it turns up where and more or less when it is supposed to, NOT an example worthy of emulation.

Incredible. The upgrade to Business was a phenomenal way to end my trip, beyond grateful for the generosity and hospitality.

Economy seats are so small and compacted so close together that comfort is negatively affected, especially on long flights. However that is due to aircraft design, not anything the airline can do about it.

More space, of course. a footrest! more room to walk. Movie selection was awful. Some good documentaries would help if the movies can't be better. The flight itself was great, crew was great.

The seats are incredibly uncomfortable. My luggage didn't make it on the flight from London to Nashville.

Food was pretty good and crew did ok. Boarding was a disaster. Seats and leg room were not conducive to a comfortable flight, especially if you are 6’3” and have the person in front of you leaning their chair all the way back for 9 hours and your are told they are allowed to do that.

Very helpful. Just sorry that my flight required connecting with British Airways.

Flight delayed an hour due to plane maintenance issues after getting in line to board. Issue was plane galley ovens which eliminated hot meals for overseas flight. Cold selections were limited due to availability. Drink and meal service (already an hour delayed) was very slow. Upon arrival in Nashville, had to sit at gate for about 15 minutes before disembarking with no explanation. Local police then boarded plane as we were disembarking so maybe that was the issue.

Plus de 30' d'attente bloqué sur le tarmac à l'arrivée.

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