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 15m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. York and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 6158 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from York to Cape Town one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £375. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from York to Cape Town for a low price.

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 Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from Y0R to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from York to Cape Town as you normally would.

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.

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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.

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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 £744 and £562 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £664 on Ethiopian Air (9 Jun-14 Jun).

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Tue 9/618:30

MAN

CPT

2 stops18h 15m

Ethiopian Air

Sun 14/614:35

CPT

MAN

2 stops18h 55m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 17/5£664

Tue 2/618:30

MAN

CPT

2 stops17h 30m

Ethiopian Air

Mon 8/615:10

CPT

MAN

2 stops18h 20m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 16/5£665

Sun 8/1118:30

MAN

CPT

2 stops18h 05m

Ethiopian Air

Sun 22/1113:50

CPT

MAN

2 stops20h 30m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 16/5£671

Sun 22/1118:30

MAN

CPT

2 stops18h 05m

Ethiopian Air

Thu 26/1113:50

CPT

MAN

2 stops20h 30m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 15/5£678

Thu 11/618:30

MAN

CPT

2 stops18h 15m

Ethiopian Air

Mon 22/615:10

CPT

MAN

2 stops18h 20m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 18/5£680

Sun 14/618:30

MAN

CPT

2 stops18h 15m

Ethiopian Air

Sun 21/613:50

CPT

MAN

2 stops19h 40m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 16/5£680

Tue 9/618:30

MAN

CPT

2 stops18h 15m

Ethiopian Air

Mon 15/614:35

CPT

MAN

2 stops18h 55m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 17/5£699

Thu 5/1118:30

MAN

CPT

2 stops18h 05m

Ethiopian Air

Tue 8/1215:25

CPT

MAN

2 stops18h 55m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 16/5£700

Thu 17/918:30

MAN

CPT

2 stops17h 30m

Ethiopian Air

Sun 27/915:10

CPT

MAN

2 stops18h 05m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 19/5£702

Mon 1/618:30

MAN

CPT

2 stops18h 40m

Ethiopian Air

Mon 22/613:50

CPT

MAN

2 stops19h 40m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 19/5£703

Thu 17/918:30

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CPT

2 stops18h 40m

Ethiopian Air

Mon 28/915:10

CPT

MAN

2 stops18h 20m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 19/5£703

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Round-trip from	£664
One-way from	£353
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£623

Ethiopian Air
9/6-14/6
4 total stops
37h 10m total
York to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways
9/9
1 total stop
18h 20m total
York to Cape Town

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MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 14/6

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£713

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 1/6

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

15:10-08:30

2 stops18h 20m

£715

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 30/5

18:30-14:10

2 stops18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

15:10-08:30

2 stops18h 20m

£741

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 17/9

18:30-14:10

2 stops18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£783

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 3/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/1

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£850

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 25/6

05:55-21:25

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

23:15-16:55

2 stops18h 40m

£916

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 13/9

14:55-17:20

2 stops25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

13:15-06:20

1 stop18h 05m

£932

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 13/9

14:55-17:20

2 stops25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

19:30-13:10

1 stop18h 40m

£932

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 13/9

05:55-21:25

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

00:15-14:00

1 stop14h 45m

£938

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 14/11

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/12

12:35-09:30

2 stops22h 55m

£949

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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

7.8

Good

1,518 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

KLM

7.8

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1,518 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,518 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,729 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,518 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,382 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,518 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,000 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,518 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,015 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,518 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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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 15m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. York and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 6158 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from York to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £375. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from York to Cape Town for a low price.
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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Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£450	Average£619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
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Air France	Cheapest£570	Average£727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	Cheapest£576	Average£885	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£583	Average£697	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£587	Average£638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
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Emirates	Cheapest£621	Average£1,074	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	Cheapest£653	Average£943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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