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C$ 1,194 Find Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Cape Town – Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,305
Typical prices: C$ 1,419-C$ 2,147
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Tue 3/11Tue 24/11
YVR - CPT • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 1,194
Typical prices: C$ 1,525-C$ 2,077
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/9
YVR - CPT • 3 stops
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There are currently no direct flights between Vancouver and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Amsterdam (AMS)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 2,227 (round-trip)
Paris (CDG)
Shortest trip • 25h 45m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 32% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Cape Town (YVR-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Cape Town

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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10:30 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
53h 05m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
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2:25 p.m. - 11:39 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
42h 14m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,305Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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11:15 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
53h 20m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
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2:25 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
40h 30m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,361Multiple Airlines
Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb
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9:55 p.m. - 7:05 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
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10:10 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
31h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
C$ 1,948British Airways
Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb
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9:55 p.m. - 7:05 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
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10:10 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
31h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
C$ 1,952British Airways
Sat, 19 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct
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5:25 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
38h 45m2 stops San Francisco Newark
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7:50 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
35h 00m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
C$ 2,214United Airlines
Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct
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7:00 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
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7:50 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
26h 55m1 stop Newark
C$ 2,214United Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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4:30 p.m. - 6:40 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
39h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
C$ 2,247Lufthansa
Tue, 2 Feb - Fri, 5 Feb
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4:30 p.m. - 6:40 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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7:10 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
35h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Calgary
C$ 2,321Lufthansa
Mon, 1 Feb - Fri, 5 Feb
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4:40 p.m. - 4:45 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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7:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
41h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
C$ 2,329KLM
Wed, 16 Dec - Fri, 25 Dec
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4:40 p.m. - 4:45 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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7:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
41h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
C$ 3,424KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town is January, where tickets cost C$ 1,429 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,837 and C$ 2,565 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

C$ 1,194
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from Vancouver to Cape Town

When to book flights from Vancouver to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Vancouver to Cape Town flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town was C$ 1,194 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,305 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to Cape Town?

    Vancouver airport is called Vancouver Intl and the only airport in Cape Town is Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Cape Town?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Cape Town, KLM or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Cape Town are KLM and Delta. With an average price for the route of C$ 2,074 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,638 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vancouver to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vancouver to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Vancouver is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Vancouver to Cape Town

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Vancouver (YVR)
Cape Town (CPT)