Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cape Town (from: Toronto)

The average price to go to Cape Town from Toronto airport is $ 1153 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 979 (in may) and $ 1430 (in july), which is a saving of $ 175 or a surplus of $ 277 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $654 to $709 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday 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 Toronto-Cape Town plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 40408 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cape Town from Toronto 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 ($ 979, saving $ 175 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1153). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1430).

Flight Toronto-Cape Town: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 830 $ 1032 good price
February$ 861 $ 1021 good price
March$ 838 $ 1043 good price
April$ 976 $ 1175 fair price
May$ 812 $ 979 very good price
June$ 844 $ 1062 good price
July$ 1177 $ 1430 very high price
August$ 1098 $ 1376 high price
September$ 899 $ 1125 fair price
October$ 970 $ 1163 fair price
November$ 835 $ 1031 good price
December$ 1091 $ 1400 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 Toronto to Cape Town

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Toronto to Cape Town range from $545 to $1798. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $545 to $600), 1% at the maximum price (from $1744 to $1798). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $654 to $709 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Toronto->Cape Town flight

There are 14 companies that serve Toronto from Cape Town airport: British Airways, KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, United, Lufthansa, Delta, Air France, Porter Airlines, Air Canada, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, WestJet, Condor and Iberia.

Data analysis:

Of the 40408 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the Toronto->Cape Town route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Toronto-Cape Town flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $138. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $79.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Cape Town to Toronto 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 $112. Conversely, departing from Cape Town on a saturday may cost you an additional $89.


Top prices Toronto-Cape Town

Round tripDatesPrice
Toronto → Cape Town09-09 to 17-09-2024$ 993 
Toronto → Cape Town11-09 to 19-09-2024$ 946 
Toronto → Cape Town13-09 to 23-09-2024$ 1031 
Toronto → Cape Town16-09 to 21-09-2024$ 919 
Toronto → Cape Town10-10 to 14-10-2024$ 915 
Toronto → Cape Town21-10 to 30-10-2024$ 822 
Toronto → Cape Town08-11 to 22-11-2024$ 838 
Toronto → Cape Town03-03 to 17-03-2025$ 1033 
Toronto → Cape Town06-04 to 14-04-2025$ 1008 
Toronto → Cape Town16-04 to 25-04-2025$ 839 


When to book your flight Toronto - Cape Town to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 Toronto-Cape Town flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Toronto to Cape Town, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 972 $, which is a saving of 181 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (243 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Toronto 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 931 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 978), 3 to 4 months ($ 942), 4 to 5 months ($ 947), 5 to 6 months ($ 935), 6 to 7 months ($ 947), 8 to 9 months ($ 932), 9 to 10 months ($ 1030), 10 to 11 months ($ 1022)

February

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 883 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1001), 3 to 4 months ($ 946), 4 to 5 months ($ 965), 5 to 6 months ($ 908), 7 to 8 months ($ 935), 8 to 9 months ($ 883), 9 to 10 months ($ 952)

March

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 868 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 995), 3 to 4 months ($ 924), 5 to 6 months ($ 894), 6 to 7 months ($ 888), 7 to 8 months ($ 873), 8 to 9 months ($ 945), 9 to 10 months ($ 957)

April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 968 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1162), 3 to 4 months ($ 1091), 4 to 5 months ($ 1027), 5 to 6 months ($ 977), 6 to 7 months ($ 1008), 7 to 8 months ($ 1076), 9 to 10 months ($ 1071)

May

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 810 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 949), 3 to 4 months ($ 918), 4 to 5 months ($ 903), 5 to 6 months ($ 884), 7 to 8 months ($ 885), 8 to 9 months ($ 887), 9 to 10 months ($ 881)

June

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 799 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 997), 4 to 5 months ($ 876), 5 to 6 months ($ 935), 6 to 7 months ($ 872), 8 to 9 months ($ 812), 10 to 11 months ($ 881)

July

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1130 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1379), 3 to 4 months ($ 1334), 4 to 5 months ($ 1293), 5 to 6 months ($ 1295), 6 to 7 months ($ 1146), 7 to 8 months ($ 1302), 9 to 10 months ($ 1215)

August

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1069 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1252), 3 to 4 months ($ 1298), 4 to 5 months ($ 1265), 5 to 6 months ($ 1166), 7 to 8 months ($ 1205), 9 to 10 months ($ 1235)

September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 939 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1031), 3 to 4 months ($ 1076), 4 to 5 months ($ 1037), 5 to 6 months ($ 1009), 6 to 7 months ($ 980), 7 to 8 months ($ 952)

October

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 994 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1017), 5 to 6 months ($ 1034), 6 to 7 months ($ 1094), 7 to 8 months ($ 1142), 8 to 9 months ($ 1015), 9 to 10 months ($ 1065), 10 to 11 months ($ 1153)

November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 874 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1004), 3 to 4 months ($ 932), 4 to 5 months ($ 981), 6 to 7 months ($ 903), 7 to 8 months ($ 971), 8 to 9 months ($ 978), 9 to 10 months ($ 875), 10 to 11 months ($ 979)

December

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1236 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1356), 4 to 5 months ($ 1299), 6 to 7 months ($ 1271), 7 to 8 months ($ 1307), 8 to 9 months ($ 1320), 9 to 10 months ($ 1240), 10 to 11 months ($ 1297)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Toronto->Cape Town are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $55. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $30 more.



Toronto 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
May 2024$ 1489
$1371 to $1709
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June 2024$ 1433
$1166 to $2073
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July 2024$ 1530
$1189 to $1865
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August 2024$ 1510
$1216 to $1954
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September 2024$ 1104
$919 to $1395
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October 2024$ 1232
$820 to $1649
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November 2024$ 1120
$838 to $1320
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December 2024$ 1522
$1271 to $1697
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January 2025$ 1331
$1062 to $1712
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February 2025$ 1135
$1046 to $1228
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March 2025$ 1207
$1033 to $1433
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April 2025$ 1232
$839 to $1757
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, september is cheaper to travel to Cape Town. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!



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