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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town from C$ 1,249

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
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 July 2026.

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 19/7C$ 1,381
Wed 2/911:15 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops52h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/911:30 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops55h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,422
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$ 1,445
Thu 29/1010:30 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
3 stops54h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/112:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 1,604
Thu 10/97:10 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 26/94:35 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
1 stop33h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/7C$ 1,655
Wed 25/1110:20 a.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/15:20 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
1 stop33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7C$ 1,748
Sun 13/97:10 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 26/94:35 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
1 stop33h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/7C$ 1,763
Sat 31/108:00 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
1 stop42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/1112:55 a.m.
CPT
-
YVR
1 stop26h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 1,769
Sat 14/1110:30 p.m.
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/112:25 p.m.
CPT
-
YVR
3 stops60h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7C$ 1,780

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,316

One-way from

C$ 1,249

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 2,917
12/1-9/2
  • 12/1-9/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 100h 55m total
  • Vancouver to Cape Town
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29/9
  • 29/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • Vancouver to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 718 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 112 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 31/10

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

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

1 stop26h 10m

C$ 1,769

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 31/10

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

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

2 stops45h 00m

C$ 1,795

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 10/9

8:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops42h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

4:35 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop33h 40m

C$ 1,801

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 9/1

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

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

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

1 stop33h 10m

C$ 2,062

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/9

4:18 p.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops64h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

8:05 p.m.-10:54 a.m.

2 stops47h 49m

C$ 2,069

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/12

7:00 a.m.-7:05 a.m.

2 stops39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

8:35 p.m.-11:17 p.m.

2 stops35h 42m

C$ 2,089
Quickest round-trip

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 10/9

6:15 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

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

1 stop25h 40m

C$ 2,093

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 9/9

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

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

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

1 stop41h 15m

C$ 2,110

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 13/1

6:20 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

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

2 stops28h 50m

C$ 2,128

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/9

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

2 stops62h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

11:15 p.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops52h 25m

C$ 2,131

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,404). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,917). 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 Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between C$ 2,535 and C$ 2,876 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,316 on Multiple Airlines (12 Jan-9 Feb).

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 23 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

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
1,544 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

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
8,484 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

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
10,025 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

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
8,156 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

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
8,129 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

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 Intl 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 Intl?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Vancouver Intl. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day from 5 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15.6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    Departing from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town will take you 28h 15m. There are 16454 km between Vancouver Intl Airport and Cape Town. 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 Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    United Airlines, at C$ 1,083, was found to be the cheapest airline from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Delta. United Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,404). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,917). 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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Fly from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 July 2026.
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Top 5 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,083AverageC$ 1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,143AverageC$ 2,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,337AverageC$ 1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,451AverageC$ 2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 2,021AverageC$ 2,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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