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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,622
Typical prices: C$ 1,696-C$ 2,656
United Airlines
Sat 10/11Tue 6/2
YYC - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 1,259
Typical prices: C$ 1,558-C$ 1,757
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/12
YYC - CPT • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Calgary and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
10 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 27% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,933 (round-trip)
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Shortest trip • 22h 36m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Calgary to Cape Town (YYC-CPT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Calgary to Cape Town

Tue, 10 Nov - Sat, 6 Feb
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1:37 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.YYC  Calgary-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
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8:50 p.m. - 11:35 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YYC Calgary
47h 45m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
C$ 1,622United Airlines
Wed, 27 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
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7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.YYC  Calgary-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 15m1 stop Newark
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8:50 p.m. - 1:03 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YYC Calgary
49h 13m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
C$ 1,622United Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Sat, 6 Feb
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1:37 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.YYC  Calgary-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
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8:50 p.m. - 7:17 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YYC Calgary
31h 27m1 stop Newark
C$ 1,622United Airlines
Sat, 28 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
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7:30 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.YYC  Calgary-CPT Cape Town Intl
52h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:30 a.m. - 12:43 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YYC Calgary
48h 13m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Vancouver Intl
C$ 1,663Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
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9:10 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.YYC  Calgary-CPT Cape Town Intl
50h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:30 a.m. - 7:59 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YYC Calgary
43h 29m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Vancouver Intl
C$ 1,664Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
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9:10 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.YYC  Calgary-CPT Cape Town Intl
50h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:30 a.m. - 7:59 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YYC Calgary
43h 29m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Vancouver Intl
C$ 1,666Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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6:05 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.YYC  Calgary-CPT Cape Town Intl
36h 30m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo
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9:30 a.m. - 11:06 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YYC Calgary
46h 36m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 1,715Lufthansa
Thu, 18 Feb - Wed, 14 Apr
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8:45 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.YYC  Calgary-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 55m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol
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11:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YYC Calgary
29h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Vancouver Intl
C$ 1,846KLM
Thu, 18 Feb - Wed, 14 Apr
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8:45 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.YYC  Calgary-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 55m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol
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11:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YYC Calgary
29h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Vancouver Intl
C$ 1,888KLM
Tue, 16 Mar - Sat, 17 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
6:05 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.YYC  Calgary-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo
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5:55 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YYC Calgary
29h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
C$ 1,926Lufthansa
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Calgary to Cape Town flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Calgary to Cape Town?

Round-trip flights from Calgary to Cape Town typically range from C$ 1,696 to C$ 2,656. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 1,622, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Cape Town. It's 32% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 27% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Cape Town?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Cape Town at C$ 1,611 round-trip.
•July (C$ 3,245) and August (C$ 3,062) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Calgary to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Calgary to Cape Town are cheapest 10 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Calgary to Cape Town flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

C$ 1,259
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 69% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Calgary to Cape Town

When to book flights from Calgary to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Calgary to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Calgary to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Calgary to Cape Town?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Calgary to Cape Town:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long does a flight from Calgary to Cape Town take?

    A direct flight from Calgary to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 25,385 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Calgary to Cape Town?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Calgary to Cape Town flight?

    Round-trip flights from Calgary to Cape Town range from C$ 1,696 to C$ 2,656, with an average of C$ 2,193 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,696 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Calgary to Cape Town flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the C$ 2,193 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How are flight prices from Calgary to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Calgary to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 2,761, which is 67% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 38 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Sixt
    • Europcar
    • Woodford
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Calgary to Cape Town?

    Flights from Calgary to Cape Town usually depart from Calgary (YYC) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Calgary to Cape Town pass through?

    One-stop flights from Calgary to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 71% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Calgary to Cape Town?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Calgary to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,508 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 2,787, a difference of C$ 1,280.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Calgary to Cape Town?

    Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h 36m, compared with 24h 36m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 27h 46m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • What is the time difference between Calgary and Cape Town?

    Cape Town is 8 hours ahead of Calgary (South Africa Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Boulders Beach, and Bloubergstrand Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Calgary to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average C$ 1,508, about C$ 1,280 less than Thursday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 10 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Calgary to Cape Town trip for January. Fares historically average C$ 1,611 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 1,634 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

    • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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