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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Cape Town from C$ 1,287

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CPT
26 Jun — 3 Jul1
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 27 May 2026.

Tue 9/64:40 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop43h 15m
SWISS
Sat 13/610:45 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops27h 14m
SWISS
Deal found 24/5C$ 1,625
Sun 31/54:40 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/62:15 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops59h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5C$ 1,678
Sun 31/54:40 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop43h 15m
SWISS
Tue 16/610:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops48h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 24/5C$ 1,687
Tue 2/64:40 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop43h 15m
SWISS
Tue 16/610:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops48h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 25/5C$ 1,689

Find flight deals from Vancouver to Cape Town

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 27 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,625

One-way from

C$ 1,287

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,994
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 9/6-13/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 29m total
  • Vancouver to Cape Town
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 29/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 40m total
  • Vancouver to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 603 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 93 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/11

10:25 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

6:55 p.m.-11:17 p.m.

2 stops37h 22m

C$ 2,022
Quickest round-trip

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 15/10

12:40 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

8:00 p.m.-2:21 p.m.

2 stops27h 21m

C$ 2,024

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/9

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

1 stop43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

2:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

2 stops33h 30m

C$ 2,037

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/9

5:25 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops38h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

5:55 p.m.-7:35 p.m.

2 stops34h 40m

C$ 2,129

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 22/6

1:45 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops60h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

6:50 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop27h 40m

C$ 2,198

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/11

10:20 a.m.-6:35 a.m.

2 stops59h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

12:20 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

3 stops34h 25m

C$ 2,256

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/10

11:30 a.m.-9:25 a.m.

3 stops84h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

9:25 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

3 stops70h 25m

C$ 2,291

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 29/6

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

1 stop42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

11:15 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

2 stops28h 55m

C$ 2,353

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/10

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

1 stop29h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

6:25 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

2 stops58h 50m

C$ 2,398
Cheapest one-way

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 29/9

7:10 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop31h 40m

C$ 1,287

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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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Cape Town (average of C$ 804). Flying from Vancouver to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,761). 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.

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Vancouver to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 66 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.

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 27 May 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
8,423 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
KLM
7.8
Good
1,524 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

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 5 different airlines.

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

    British Airways and United Airlines can get you from Vancouver to Cape Town in just under 35h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h. 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$ 1,061, 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 45% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Cape Town (average of C$ 804). Flying from Vancouver to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,761). 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 5 airlines flying from Vancouver to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 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 27 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,061AverageC$ 1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,158AverageC$ 1,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,310AverageC$ 1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,422AverageC$ 2,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,981AverageC$ 2,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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