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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Cape Town from C$ 1,181

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CPT
28 Jul — 4 Aug1
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 28 June 2026.

Thu 22/1011:15 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops53h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/112:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6C$ 1,463
Tue 20/1011:15 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops53h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/112:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6C$ 1,465
Tue 24/117:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops56h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/12:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6C$ 1,709
Wed 21/108:10 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1111:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops55h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6C$ 1,777
Mon 23/117:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/12:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6C$ 1,886
Sun 22/119:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
British Airways
Sun 24/16:55 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
1 stop34h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 26/6C$ 1,960
Tue 24/119:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
British Airways
Wed 27/16:55 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops37h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 26/6C$ 2,001
Mon 23/112:35 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops31h 30m
British Airways
Wed 27/16:55 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
1 stop34h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 26/6C$ 2,012
Mon 23/112:35 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops31h 30m
British Airways
Tue 26/16:55 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
1 stop34h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 27/6C$ 2,017
Sat 21/119:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 15m
British Airways
Mon 25/110:10 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
1 stop31h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 26/6C$ 2,025

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 28 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,463

One-way from

C$ 1,181

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

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Average price

C$ 2,305
22/10-12/11
  • 22/10-12/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 94h 05m total
  • Vancouver to Cape Town
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Vancouver to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 697 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 103 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/11

9:55 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

8:35 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop33h 15m

C$ 1,964
Quickest round-trip

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/11

9:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/1

8:50 p.m.-5:49 p.m.

2 stops29h 59m

C$ 2,030

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/11

9:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/1

8:50 p.m.-5:49 p.m.

2 stops29h 59m

C$ 2,030

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 20/10

9:35 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

3 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

8:50 p.m.-6:19 p.m.

2 stops30h 29m

C$ 2,032

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 23/11

6:50 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

8:50 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops28h 50m

C$ 2,035

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/11

9:55 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/1

7:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop34h 50m

C$ 2,075

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/11

2:35 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops46h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

8:50 p.m.-1:12 p.m.

1 stop25h 22m

C$ 2,088

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 23/10

8:35 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

8:50 p.m.-8:04 p.m.

2 stops32h 14m

C$ 2,088

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 22/10

7:20 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

8:50 p.m.-3:59 p.m.

2 stops28h 09m

C$ 2,088

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 21/11

9:55 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/1

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

1 stop31h 40m

C$ 2,095

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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$ 826). Flying from Vancouver to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,849). 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 63 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 28 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Vancouver to Cape Town, such as KLM,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,531 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,455 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,899 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,103 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,079 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 22h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h. 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$ 1,091, 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 46% 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$ 826). Flying from Vancouver to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,849). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,091AverageC$ 1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,160AverageC$ 1,954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,347AverageC$ 1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,461AverageC$ 2,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 2,036AverageC$ 2,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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