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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Cape Town from C$ 991

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CPT
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,284

One-way from

C$ 991

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,491
29/3-16/4
  • 29/3-16/4
  • 5 total stops
  • 78h 00m total
  • Vancouver to Cape Town
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26/1
  • 26/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • Vancouver to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 378 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 14 January 2026.

Sun 29/310:50 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/42:30 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1C$ 1,284
Tue 3/28:45 a.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 3/38:50 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops31h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1C$ 1,285
Sun 8/28:45 a.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 3/38:50 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops31h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1C$ 1,288
Sun 1/26:20 a.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops26h 55m
Delta
Thu 5/29:30 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops36h 10m
Delta
Deal found 12/1C$ 1,331
Tue 3/210:30 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/32:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1C$ 1,337
Tue 3/210:30 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/32:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1C$ 1,341
Mon 9/23:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop44h 00m
Delta
Mon 2/39:30 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops33h 30m
Delta
Deal found 13/1C$ 1,352
Tue 3/28:45 a.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 5/38:50 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops36h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1C$ 1,375
Mon 9/29:50 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops34h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 4/38:50 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops31h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1C$ 1,378
Tue 3/28:45 a.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops23h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 9/38:50 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops33h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/1C$ 1,380

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Vancouver

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/2

8:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

8:50 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

2 stops34h 20m

C$ 1,285

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 9/2

3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

8:50 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops30h 20m

C$ 1,285

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/2

8:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

8:50 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops31h 20m

C$ 1,285

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/2

8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

8:50 p.m.-3:52 p.m.

2 stops29h 02m

C$ 1,285

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 9/2

9:50 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops46h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

8:50 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

2 stops34h 20m

C$ 1,288

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 9/2

9:50 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops46h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

8:50 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops31h 20m

C$ 1,288

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sun 8/2

12:35 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

8:50 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops31h 20m

C$ 1,288

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sun 8/2

8:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

8:50 p.m.-3:52 p.m.

2 stops29h 02m

C$ 1,288

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 11/2

8:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

8:50 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops31h 20m

C$ 1,289

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 26/1

12:15 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

3 stops47h 50m

C$ 991

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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 9 January 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$ 1,109). Flying from Vancouver to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,774). 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 14 January 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
8,039 reviews
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Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
8,039 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,039 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,039 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
9,152 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,039 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
7,711 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,039 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
7,671 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,039 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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 7 different airlines.

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

    United Airlines can get you from Vancouver to Cape Town in just under 23h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Vancouver and Cape Town is about 16454 km.

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

    American Airlines, at C$ 808, was found to be the cheapest airline from Vancouver to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and British Airways. These flights start at 56% 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$ 1,109). Flying from Vancouver to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,774). 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 7 airlines flying from Vancouver to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 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 14 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 808AverageC$ 1,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,067AverageC$ 1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,204AverageC$ 1,817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,317AverageC$ 1,639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,400AverageC$ 1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,401AverageC$ 1,939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,526AverageC$ 2,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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