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$ 2,078 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$ 1,626 and an overall rating of 7.8.

How long does a flight from Vancouver to Cape Town take?

Flying to Cape Town from Vancouver requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 20h 40m .

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$ 1,107 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,293 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.

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.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Vancouver to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 2,210.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Vancouver to Cape Town?

London (LHR) is the top choice – 61% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Vancouver to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Vancouver to Cape Town?

If you prefer a quick connection, London (LHR) often has the shortest layovers from Vancouver to Cape Town, with an average of 7h 37m .

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Vancouver to Cape Town?

Consider flying via Paris (CDG) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 25h 45m .

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Cape Town?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Vancouver to Cape Town were found on British Airways (C$ 1,837) and Condor (C$ 1,940).

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cape Town?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cape Town is KLM, followed by British Airways and United Airlines.

C$ 1,107 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Vancouver to Cape Town (YVR - CPT)

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Cheapest round-trip

C$ 1,293

Typical prices: C$ 1,410-C$ 2,141

Multiple Airlines

Mon 9/11Tue 17/11

YVR - CPT • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flights

C$ 1,107

Typical prices: C$ 1,234-C$ 1,241

Multiple Airlines

Mon 5/10

YVR - CPT • 3 stops

Direct flights

Not available

There are currently no direct flights between Vancouver and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.

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Top layover airports

Amsterdam (AMS)

Cheapest • Avg C$ 2,210 (round-trip)

Paris (CDG)

Shortest trip • 25h 45m (one-way)

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When to book

3 weeks

in advance

Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.

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When to travel

January

Cheapest • 32% price drop

December

Most popular

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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Cape Town (YVR-CPT)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Cape Town

Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

10:30 p.m. - 9:05 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

40h 45m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,293Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

10:30 p.m. - 9:05 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7:20 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

47h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,293Multiple Airlines

Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb

2:00 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

8:35 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

33h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,827British Airways

Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb

2:00 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

8:35 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

33h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,837British Airways

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

4:15 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

3:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

32h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main

C$ 2,192Lufthansa

Tue, 29 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

4:15 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

3:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

32h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main

C$ 2,192Lufthansa

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

7:00 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

7:50 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

35h 00m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

C$ 2,222United Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov

8:50 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Newark

8:50 p.m. - 6:19 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

30h 29m2 stops Newark San Francisco

C$ 2,224United Airlines

Wed, 3 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

4:40 p.m. - 4:45 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

41h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

C$ 2,266Delta

Wed, 27 Jan - Sun, 21 Feb

4:40 p.m. - 4:45 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

41h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

C$ 2,268Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Vancouver to Cape Town

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

7:24 a.m. - 9:25 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 01m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

7:40 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

41h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

C$ 2,327Delta

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 9:25 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 25m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 p.m. - 9:11 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

30h 56m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

C$ 2,358Delta

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

11:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

6:50 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

35h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

C$ 2,394British Airways

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

5:50 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

25h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

C$ 2,452KLM

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

1:00 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 30m2 stops Calgary Frankfurt am Main

5:55 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

29h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

C$ 2,526Lufthansa

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

4:15 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

5:55 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

29h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

C$ 2,535Lufthansa

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

1:15 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 00m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

9:55 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

38h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main

C$ 3,392Multiple Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

2:30 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 45m3 stops Calgary Edinburgh Turnhouse Doha Hamad Intl

4:35 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

32h 15m3 stops Istanbul Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main

C$ 3,980Multiple Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

8:10 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 25m3 stops London Heathrow Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

2:25 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl

59h 15m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Heathrow

C$ 19,702Multiple Airlines

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.

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How much is a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Vancouver Intl Airport usually cost between C$ 2,172 and C$ 2,612 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 1,293 on Multiple Airlines (9 Nov–17 Nov).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town is January, where tickets cost C$ 1,430 (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$ 2,816 and C$ 2,546 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% 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
High season	December
Cheapest flight	C$ 1,107

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)

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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.

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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$ 1,107 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,293 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$ 2,078 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$ 1,626 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.

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