Statistics on Vancouver-Cape Town flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cape Town (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Cape Town from Vancouver airport is $ 1507 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1260 (in may) and $ 1872 (in july), which is a saving of $ 247 or a surplus of $ 366 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1216 to $1271 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cape Town before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Cape Town plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12242 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cape Town from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1260, saving $ 247 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1507). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1872).
Flight Vancouver-Cape Town: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1110 | $ 1350 | good price |
| February | $ 1130 | $ 1364 | good price |
| March | $ 1175 | $ 1404 | good price |
| April | $ 1222 | $ 1509 | fair price |
| May | $ 1096 | $ 1260 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1245 | $ 1472 | fair price |
| July | $ 1609 | $ 1872 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1485 | $ 1700 | fair price |
| September | $ 1222 | $ 1468 | fair price |
| October | $ 1254 | $ 1479 | fair price |
| November | $ 1116 | $ 1361 | good price |
| December | $ 1509 | $ 1832 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to Cape Town
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Cape Town range from $829 to $2045. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $829 to $885), 1% at the maximum price (from $1990 to $2045). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1271 to $1327 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Cape Town flight
There are 15 companies that serve Vancouver from Cape Town airport: British Airways, Air Canada, KLM, Lufthansa, Delta, United, WestJet, Swiss, Alaska Airlines, jetBlue, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France, Condor and flair airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 12242 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the Vancouver->Cape Town route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Cape Town flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $85. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $105.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cape Town to Vancouver departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $117. Conversely, departing from Cape Town on a friday may cost you an additional $122.
Top prices Vancouver-Cape Town
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Cape Town | 08-04 to 22-04-2025 | $ 1037 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Vancouver → Cape Town | 01-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 1222 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Cape Town | 02-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 1181 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Cape Town | 03-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 1181 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Cape Town | 04-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 1171 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Cape Town | 07-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 1233 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Cape Town | 15-10 to 29-10-2025 | $ 1241 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Cape Town | 09-11 to 27-11-2025 | $ 1213 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Cape Town | 18-11 to 25-11-2025 | $ 1194 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Cape Town | 11-03 to 18-03-2026 | $ 1237 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Cape Town to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-Cape Town flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Cape Town, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1300 $, which is a saving of 207 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (295 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Cape Town flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1251 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1259), 7 to 8 months ($ 1251) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1219 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1350), 4 to 5 months ($ 1295), 5 to 6 months ($ 1266), 6 to 7 months ($ 1291) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1254 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1398), 2 to 3 months ($ 1288), 3 to 4 months ($ 1302), 5 to 6 months ($ 1337), 6 to 7 months ($ 1345) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1309 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1354), 4 to 5 months ($ 1310), 5 to 6 months ($ 1356) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1096 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1146), 3 to 4 months ($ 1146) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1695 $) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1438 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1534) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1181 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1306), 4 to 5 months ($ 1254), 6 to 7 months ($ 1299), 7 to 8 months ($ 1186) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1229 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1426), 3 to 4 months ($ 1414), 4 to 5 months ($ 1281), 8 to 9 months ($ 1276) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1089 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1283), 5 to 6 months ($ 1238), 7 to 8 months ($ 1103), 8 to 9 months ($ 1228), 9 to 10 months ($ 1240) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1458 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1801), 5 to 6 months ($ 1681) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Cape Town are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $26 more.
Vancouver to Cape Town: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1366 $961 to $2293 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1443 $1275 to $1553 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1290 $1171 to $1514 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1656 $1481 to $1868 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1712 $1491 to $1929 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1299 $1233 to $1350 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1400 $1241 to $1775 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1297 $1194 to $1496 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1791 $1791 to $1791 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1412 $1412 to $1412 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1319 $1319 to $1319 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1293 $1237 to $1365 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, june, july, september, october, november, december, february and march are cheaper to travel to Cape Town. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!