Cheap flights from Montreal to Cape Town from C$ 786

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — CPT
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Montreal to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Montreal to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 December 2025.

Mon 29/124:45 p.m.YUL - CPT
1 stop31h 45mSWISS
Mon 26/18:10 p.m.CPT - YUL
1 stop26h 00mSWISS
Deal found 26/12C$ 1,829
Tue 30/122:13 p.m.YUL - CPT
2 stops20h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/18:50 p.m.CPT - YUL
2 stops23h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/12C$ 1,863
Sat 27/128:10 p.m.YUL - CPT
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/19:30 a.m.CPT - YUL
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12C$ 3,653
Tue 30/128:50 p.m.YUL - CPT
2 stops32h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 16/14:30 p.m.CPT - YUL
3 stops52h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/12C$ 3,705
Sat 27/128:10 p.m.YUL - CPT
1 stop28h 30mLufthansa
Sat 3/18:50 p.m.CPT - YUL
1 stop27h 12mLufthansa
Deal found 26/12C$ 4,064
Sat 27/1211:00 p.m.YUL - CPT
1 stop23h 50mDelta
Sat 3/17:55 a.m.CPT - YUL
1 stop38h 25mDelta
Deal found 27/12C$ 4,275
Tue 30/127:30 p.m.YUL - CPT
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/12:25 p.m.CPT - YUL
3 stops56h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12C$ 5,508

Find flight deals from Montreal to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Montreal (YMQ) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 786

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,901
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 18/1-4/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 77h 00m total
  • Montreal to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 367 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 65 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Montreal

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 18/3

3:55 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

2 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

6:50 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops48h 55m

C$ 819

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 14/1

7:00 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

9:30 p.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop26h 25m

C$ 1,169

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 1/2

12:50 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

9:30 p.m.-11:59 a.m.

2 stops45h 29m

C$ 1,169

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 13/1

7:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

2 stops64h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

9:30 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop33h 20m

C$ 1,169

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 4/2

1:02 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

2 stops23h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

9:30 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

2 stops32h 40m

C$ 1,169

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 21/3

9:20 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

11:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop21h 15m

C$ 1,188

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 23/3

12:50 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

2 stops24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

11:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop21h 15m

C$ 1,189

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 22/3

7:00 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

11:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop21h 15m

C$ 1,189

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 18/3

7:00 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

11:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop21h 15m

C$ 1,189

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 20/3

8:05 p.m.-5:50 a.m.

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

11:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop21h 15m

C$ 1,201

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Best time to book a flight from Montreal to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Montreal to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Montreal to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Montreal to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Montreal to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,138). Flying from Montreal to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,585). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YMQ to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Montreal to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Montreal to Cape Town in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Montreal to Cape Town?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Montreal to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Montreal to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from Montreal to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Montreal to Cape Town?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Montreal to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,138.

What’s the fastest layover option from Montreal to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Montreal to Cape Town?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 54m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 28 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Delta, andKLM from Montreal to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Montreal?

    For a flight from Montreal to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15.6 km from the centre of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Montreal per day. 7 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Montreal on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Montreal to Cape Town?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Montreal to Cape Town in about 29h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 55m. Montreal and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 12775 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Montreal to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines (C$ 1,138), KLM (C$ 1,261), and Delta (C$ 1,275) offers the cheapest pricing from Montreal to Cape Town. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Montreal to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Montreal to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Montreal to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Montreal to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Montreal to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montreal to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,138). Flying from Montreal to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,585). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,138AverageC$ 1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,261AverageC$ 1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,275AverageC$ 1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,332AverageC$ 1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,385AverageC$ 1,895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapestC$ 1,400AverageC$ 1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestC$ 1,694AverageC$ 1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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