How long is the flight from York to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from York to Cape Town in 18h 05m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or KLM to get the fastest option. York and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 6158 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from York to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from York to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air, KLM and Turkish Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from York?

Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from York. Booking flights from York to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from York from 10 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from York to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on York to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from York to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from York to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from York to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from York 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.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from York to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. York to Cape Town flights typically cost between £641 and £948 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £545 on Ethiopian Air (1 Mar-26 Mar).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Sat 15/1105:45MAN - CPT

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1112:30CPT - MAN

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£546

Sat 22/1118:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Sat 13/1215:25CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/10£552

Mon 10/1120:40MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 15mKLM

Fri 21/1108:00CPT - MAN

1 stop26h 20mKLM

Deal found 15/10£567

Mon 10/1117:25MAN - CPT

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1207:55CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£568

Thu 27/1106:00MAN - CPT

1 stop21h 50mAir France

Wed 3/1207:55CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 35mAir France

Deal found 17/10£573

Wed 3/1218:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 15/1214:35CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/10£574

Fri 7/1118:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 11/1115:25CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/10£576

Mon 10/1118:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 24/1114:35CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/10£577

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Sat 22/1118:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Sat 13/1215:25CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/10£552

Mon 10/1120:40MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 15mKLM

Fri 21/1108:00CPT - MAN

1 stop26h 20mKLM

Deal found 15/10£567

Wed 29/1017:25MAN - CPT

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1107:55CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£595

Wed 3/1209:10MAN - CPT

2 stops20h 30mSWISS

Mon 15/1223:35CPT - MAN

1 stop20h 20mSWISS

Deal found 15/10£626

Wed 7/118:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Sat 17/115:25CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/10£577

Fri 31/1005:50MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 05mKLM

Mon 3/1123:45CPT - MAN

1 stop34h 35mKLM

Deal found 17/10£580

Mon 10/1120:40MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1107:55CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£598

Fri 7/1105:50MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 05mKLM

Tue 11/1108:00CPT - MAN

1 stop26h 20mKLM

Deal found 15/10£631

Sun 18/109:10MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/109:30CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£631

Thu 27/1111:00MAN - CPT

1 stop32h 55mKLM

Mon 1/1218:25CPT - MAN

2 stops20h 20mKLM

Deal found 14/10£634

Last-minute flights from York to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from York to Cape Town. Data last updated 17 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 31/1005:50MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 05mKLM

Mon 3/1123:45CPT - MAN

1 stop34h 35mKLM

Deal found 17/10£580

Fri 7/1118:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 11/1115:25CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/10£576

Mon 10/1120:40MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 15mKLM

Fri 21/1108:00CPT - MAN

1 stop26h 20mKLM

Deal found 15/10£567

Mon 10/1117:25MAN - CPT

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1207:55CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£568

Mon 10/1118:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 24/1114:35CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/10£577

Sat 15/1105:45MAN - CPT

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1112:30CPT - MAN

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£546

Sat 22/1118:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Sat 13/1215:25CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/10£552

Thu 27/1106:00MAN - CPT

1 stop21h 50mAir France

Wed 3/1207:55CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 35mAir France

Deal found 17/10£573

One-way flights from York to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from York to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Mon 1/1209:15MAN - CPT

2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10£320

Sat 1/1115:30MAN - CPT

2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£331

Sat 22/1121:00MAN - CPT

2 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£345

Fri 28/1122:25MAN - CPT

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£354

Fri 28/1108:50MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/10£383

Cheap flight deals from York to Cape Town

Round-trip from	£545
One-way from	£320
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£768

Ethiopian Air
1/3-26/3
4 total stops
36h 10m total
York to Cape Town

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1/12
2 total stops
22h 45m total
York to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 22/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£552

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 10/11

20:40-21:55

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

08:00-08:20

1 stop26h 20m

£567

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 7/1

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£577

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 31/10

05:50-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

23:45-08:20

1 stop34h 35m

£580

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 29/10

17:25-21:55

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

07:55-21:30

1 stop15h 35m

£595

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 10/11

20:40-21:55

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

07:55-21:30

1 stop15h 35m

£598

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 3/12

09:10-07:40

2 stops20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

23:35-17:55

1 stop20h 20m

£626

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 7/11

05:50-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

08:00-08:20

1 stop26h 20m

£631

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 18/1

09:10-10:50

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

09:30-23:20

1 stop15h 50m

£631

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 27/11

11:00-21:55

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

18:25-12:45

2 stops20h 20m

£634

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Deals found on 17/10

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How far ahead should I book a flight from York to Cape Town?

The price you pay for your flight from York to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 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 York to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from York to Cape Town (average of £436). Flying from York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £653). 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 Y0R to CPT?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from York to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from York to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their York to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from York to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from York to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,650 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,015 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

873 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,502 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from York?
Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from York. Booking flights from York to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from York from 10 different airlines.
How long is the flight from York to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from York to Cape Town in 18h 05m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or KLM to get the fastest option. York and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 6158 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from York to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on York to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from York to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from York to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from York to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from York 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 York to Cape Town?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from York to Cape Town (average of £436). Flying from York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £653). 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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Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£430	Average£587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
SWISS	Cheapest£495	Average£704	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	Cheapest£545	Average£798	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£560	Average£770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£573	Average£712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£575	Average£739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£594	Average£730	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£603	Average£692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£678	Average£924	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£732	Average£919	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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