How long is the flight from York to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from York to Cape Town in 17h 30m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or British Airways 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.

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 £327. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and British Airways, 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?

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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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Round-trip from	£671
One-way from	£288
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£714

Ethiopian Air
17/11-24/11
4 total stops
36h 50m total
York to Cape Town

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12/10-31/12
3 total stops
37h 50m total
York to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£77 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Manchester

Tue 15/9

13:05-17:30

2 stops27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£386

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 20/1

08:25-10:35

3 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£403

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 19/1

07:00-07:40

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£446

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 20/1

07:00-07:40

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£446

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 4/3

21:30-17:25

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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£483

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 4/3

17:00-14:35

2 stops19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£542

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Manchester

Mon 12/10

13:10-11:50

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£547

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 4/3

13:50-14:10

2 stops22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£553

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 1/1

22:30-12:05

1 stop35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£559

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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10:55-13:35

3 stops24h 40m

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00:00-23:00

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£569

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

York to Cape Town flights typically cost between £612 and £764 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £671 on Ethiopian Air (17 Nov–24 Nov).

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

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1,576 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,576 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,576 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,734 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,576 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,473 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,576 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,040 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,576 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,213 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,576 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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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 17h 30m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or British Airways 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.
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 £327. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and British Airways, 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£447	Average£656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air France	Cheapest£552	Average£760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	Cheapest£553	Average£775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£563	Average£727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£581	Average£631	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£618	Average£954	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£619	Average£739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£636	Average£805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	Cheapest£683	Average£949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£800	Average£1,021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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York to Cape Town flights typically cost between £612 and £764 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £671 on Ethiopian Air (17 Nov–24 Nov).

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.

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York to Cape Town flights typically cost between £612 and £764 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £671 on Ethiopian Air (17 Nov–24 Nov).