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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to Cape Town (CPT)

YVR — CPT
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 8 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $1,292). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Vancouver Intl?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Vancouver Intl, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Vancouver Intl to Cape Town Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

  • 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 $1,292). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Traveling to a place near Cape Town?

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$826Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,014Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,139Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,164Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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