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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for YVR→CPT. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $280.90 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 140,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest first class: 255,000 points + $123.89 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Vancouver (YVR) to Cape Town (CPT) at a glance
- From
- Vancouver International, Vancouver, Canada (YVR)
- To
- Cape Town International, Cape Town, South Africa (CPT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 55 of 57 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cape Town (CPT)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $280.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) +1 more | 6 | 51 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $104.09 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $66.69 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6) +6 more | 9+ | 55 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $126.59 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 44 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $93.99 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), South African Airways (SA) +1 more | 7 | 36 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 32 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 92,000 pts + $69.23 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) +1 more | 9+ | 44 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 194,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS) +8 more | 1 | 18 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $468.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 30 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $106.30 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Condor (DE) | 6 | 19 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 94,850 pts + $101.99 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), South African Airways (SA) +1 more | 4 | 29 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 163,400 pts + $66.69 | 2 stops | Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Lufthansa (LH) +2 more | 9+ | 46 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 195,000 pts + $69.16 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), WestJet (WS) | 7 | 42 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 415,600 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 4 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 30 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $123.89Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 21 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 267,000 pts + $706.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 3 | 30 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 270,637 pts + $78.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), South African Airways (SA) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $66.79 | 2 stops | Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), South African Airways (SA) +1 more | 9+ | 51 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $69.23Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), WestJet (WS) | 1 | 18 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 255,000 pts + $123.89 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 12 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $69.23 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), WestJet (WS) | 4 | 40 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $282.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $468.40 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 94,895 pts + $102.09 | 5 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $127.03Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 285,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $66.79 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $127.03 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $69.01 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Cape Town (CPT) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 72,500 · Atmos (4 dates) | 285,000 · Miles&Smiles (1 date) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (1 date)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 57,500 · MileagePlus (12 dates) | 72,500 · Atmos (3 dates) | 285,000 · Miles&Smiles (2 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (9 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 80,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 80,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 80,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 60,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 80,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 285,000 · Miles&Smiles (4 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 95,280 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 140,000 · Miles&Smiles (8 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 45,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 97,278 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 285,000 · Miles&Smiles (4 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $280.90; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 65,000 miles + $468.40; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Turkish Miles & Smiles had the lowest observed award, 140,000 miles (taxes not reported); see how many miles you need with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 255,000 points + $123.89; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Cape Town (CPT)
What's the lowest Vancouver (YVR) to Cape Town (CPT) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $280.90 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 01:46 UTC for an Oct 22, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 51 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 04:05 UTC). In business class, 140,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business-class award space on 30 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 04:05 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Vancouver (YVR) to Cape Town (CPT)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 12 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 36 dates, premium economy 29 dates, business class 4 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 44 dates, premium economy 19 dates, business class 21 dates, first class 12 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 44 dates, premium economy 42 dates, business class 18 dates, first class 40 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 18 dates, premium economy 5 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 51 dates, premium economy 30 dates, business class 30 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 32 dates, business class 30 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 55 dates, premium economy 46 dates, business class 51 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Vancouver (YVR) to Cape Town (CPT)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Airlink, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Vancouver (YVR) to Cape Town (CPT)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Vancouver (YVR) to Cape Town (CPT)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 40,000 miles with Flying Blue (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 140,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (8 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.