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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Cape Town from C$ 1,049

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CPT
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Sun 19/411:15 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops53h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/42:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,212
Sat 18/411:15 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops53h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/42:20 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 1,303
Mon 6/46:20 a.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops26h 30m
Delta
Tue 21/48:05 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops31h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/3C$ 1,400
Sun 19/45:50 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop42h 35m
KLM
Sun 26/411:15 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
1 stop25h 40m
KLM
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,410
Sun 24/59:25 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/66:50 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops28h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,415
Wed 15/48:10 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/66:50 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops31h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,417
Mon 13/45:50 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
Delta
Sun 26/48:05 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
1 stop23h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,422
Tue 28/48:35 a.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops39h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 19/58:00 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops59h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,436
Mon 13/45:50 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
SAUDIA
Sun 26/48:05 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops35h 56m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,437
Mon 13/49:45 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops50h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 26/48:00 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops48h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,445

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) 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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,303

One-way from

C$ 1,049

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,725
18/4-25/4
  • 18/4-25/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 20m total
  • Vancouver to Cape Town
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21/4
  • 21/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • Vancouver to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 419 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 18/4

5:50 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

7:40 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop41h 15m

C$ 1,445

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sun 19/4

7:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

11:15 p.m.-11:01 p.m.

2 stops32h 46m

C$ 1,478

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 7/5

4:40 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

12:20 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

3 stops35h 00m

C$ 2,022

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 7/5

3:35 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops44h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

7:40 a.m.-9:09 p.m.

2 stops46h 29m

C$ 2,156

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 18/4

5:50 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

11:15 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop25h 40m

C$ 2,191

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 23/3

10:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

2 stops39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

7:30 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops37h 29m

C$ 2,209
Quickest round-trip

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 7/5

9:00 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop29h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

6:50 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops35h 30m

C$ 2,212

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 31/3

4:15 p.m.-7:25 a.m.

2 stops54h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

8:10 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

3 stops58h 40m

C$ 2,303
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 18/4

7:05 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop31h 45m

C$ 1,100

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sun 19/4

12:55 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

3 stops52h 40m

C$ 1,133

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Cape Town

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Vancouver to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 33 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,053). Flying from Vancouver to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,767). 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.

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 10 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Vancouver to Cape Town, such as Delta,KLM, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,468 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,840 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,781 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 15.6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cape Town from Vancouver. Booking flights from Vancouver to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Vancouver from 6 different airlines.

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

    KLM, SWISS, and Delta can get you from Vancouver to Cape Town in just under 42h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 15m. The distance between Vancouver and Cape Town is about 16454 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 Vancouver to Cape Town round-trip?

    United Airlines, at C$ 1,103, was found to be the cheapest airline from Vancouver to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Delta. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,053). Flying from Vancouver to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,767). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Vancouver to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,103AverageC$ 1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,151AverageC$ 1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,288AverageC$ 1,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,369AverageC$ 1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,397AverageC$ 1,963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,940AverageC$ 2,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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