Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Vancouver to Cape Town from C$ 1,089

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CPT
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Cape Town

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 July 2026.

Sat 31/1010:30 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops54h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/112:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7C$ 1,313
Tue 3/1110:30 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/117:20 a.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops49h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7C$ 1,376
Tue 24/1111:59 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops51h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/12:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7C$ 1,378
Mon 23/1111:59 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops36h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/12:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7C$ 1,423
Mon 23/1111:59 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops51h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/12:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7C$ 1,424
Sat 3/1011:15 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops45h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/112:20 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7C$ 1,446
Tue 1/911:15 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops53h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/97:20 a.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7C$ 1,467
Mon 23/1111:59 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops36h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/12:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7C$ 1,522
Thu 26/1111:59 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops51h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/12:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7C$ 1,523

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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,313

One-way from

C$ 1,089

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 2,884
31/10-10/11
  • 31/10-10/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 94h 50m total
  • Vancouver to Cape Town
Search Deals
23/9
  • 23/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Vancouver to Cape Town
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 701 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 108 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 27 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 31/10

8:00 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

12:55 a.m.-6:05 p.m.

1 stop26h 10m

C$ 1,763

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 20/1

11:20 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

2 stops38h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/2

5:20 p.m.-6:05 p.m.

1 stop33h 45m

C$ 1,945

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sun 22/11

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

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/1

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

1 stop33h 10m

C$ 1,966

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 25/11

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

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

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

1 stop33h 15m

C$ 1,966

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sun 18/10

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

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

5:20 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops40h 02m

C$ 2,003

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 20/1

2:34 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

2 stops31h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/2

6:55 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

2 stops37h 20m

C$ 2,011

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/11

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

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/1

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

1 stop31h 40m

C$ 2,031

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/11

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

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

6:55 p.m.-11:47 p.m.

2 stops37h 52m

C$ 2,055

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 26/11

9:25 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/1

8:50 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

2 stops31h 20m

C$ 2,060
Quickest round-trip

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 7/9

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

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

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

1 stop25h 40m

C$ 2,114

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 27/7

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Vancouver with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,405). Flying from Vancouver to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,884). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Vancouver to Cape Town flights typically cost between C$ 2,316 and C$ 2,634 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,313 on Multiple Airlines (31 Oct-10 Nov).

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 62 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 July 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
1,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

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
1,550 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

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
8,480 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

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
10,046 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

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
8,161 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

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
8,128 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

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?

    Turkish Airlines and British Airways can get you from Vancouver to Cape Town in just under 24h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 55m. 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$ 1,084, 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 47% 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$ 1,405). Flying from Vancouver to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,884). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Paarl

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,084AverageC$ 1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
British AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,144AverageC$ 2,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
DeltaCheapestC$ 1,338AverageC$ 1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
KLMCheapestC$ 1,452AverageC$ 2,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
LufthansaCheapestC$ 2,023AverageC$ 2,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Vancouver to Cape Town?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Vancouver to Cape Town flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Vancouver to Cape Town?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cape Town from Vancouver.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Vancouver to Cape Town with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Cape Town from Vancouver shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Vancouver to Cape Town become cheaper?

Yes! Start tracking prices for Vancouver to Cape Town flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.