Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

United Airlines, KLM and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Montreal according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Montreal to Cape Town?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 1,266.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Montreal to Cape Town?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 53m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Montreal to Cape Town Intl?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Montreal to Cape Town Intl

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Montreal and Cape Town?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) was the most common stop: 36% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Montreal to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 30m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Montreal to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Montreal to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Montreal to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Montreal to Cape Town Intl Airport is 7 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Montreal to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Montreal to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:00 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 10m2 stops New York LaGuardia Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 p.m. - 5:01 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

32h 36m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,255Multiple Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

8:00 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

59h 35m3 stops New York LaGuardia Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

2:25 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

34h 40m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,308Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

8:00 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

42h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

C$ 1,686Emirates

Sun, 24 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb

8:50 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:55 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

26h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

C$ 1,810Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

9:35 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

32h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

C$ 1,818Qatar Airways

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

6:45 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 55m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

6:30 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

48h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,831Emirates

Sun, 24 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb

5:34 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

59h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

6:50 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

31h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,866American Airlines

Sun, 30 Aug - Tue, 6 Oct

5:34 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

6:50 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

31h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,866American Airlines

Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 6 Oct

7:00 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 p.m. - 3:58 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

26h 08m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 1,906Delta

Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

6:00 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 35m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 p.m. - 3:58 p.m.CPT Cape Town Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

26h 08m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 1,906Delta

Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

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British Airways flights from Montreal to Cape Town

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British Airways

1 Dec

YUL9:15 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

CPT12:10 p.m.Cape Town Intl

13 Dec

CPT6:55 p.m.Cape Town Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

YUL7:15 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,834

British Airways

18 Aug

YUL10:31 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

42h 29m

2 stops

CPT11:00 a.m.Cape Town Intl

16 Sep

CPT6:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl

44h 59m

2 stops

YUL9:49 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,877

British Airways

22 Nov

YUL9:15 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

CPT8:05 a.m.Cape Town Intl

29 Jan

CPT6:55 p.m.Cape Town Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

YUL7:15 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,895

Emirates flights from Montreal to Cape Town

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Emirates

24 Jan

YUL10:40 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

42h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:40 a.m.Cape Town Intl

14 Feb

CPT8:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl

42h 35m

1 stop

YUL7:35 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,686

Emirates

24 Jan

YUL6:45 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

45h 55m

2 stops

CPT11:40 a.m.Cape Town Intl

14 Feb

CPT6:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl

48h 55m

2 stops

YUL12:25 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,831

Emirates

15 Oct

YUL10:15 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

CPT6:05 p.m.Cape Town Intl

9 Nov

CPT6:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl

44h 05m

1 stop

YUL7:35 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,892

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MontrealCape Town

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 5/10

8:00 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

2:25 p.m.-5:01 p.m.

3 stops32h 36m

C$ 1,255

MontrealCape Town

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 11/9

8:00 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

3 stops59h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

2:25 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

3 stops34h 40m

C$ 1,308

MontrealCape Town

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 24/1

10:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/2

8:00 p.m.-7:35 a.m.

1 stop42h 35m

C$ 1,686

MontrealCape Town

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 2/11

8:50 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

6:55 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop26h 10m

C$ 1,810

MontrealCape Town

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 19/10

9:35 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

12:35 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 30m

C$ 1,818

MontrealCape Town

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 24/1

6:45 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

2 stops45h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/2

6:30 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops48h 55m

C$ 1,831

MontrealCape Town

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 30/8

5:34 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops59h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

6:50 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop31h 25m

C$ 1,866

MontrealCape Town

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 31/8

5:34 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops35h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

6:50 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop31h 25m

C$ 1,866

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MontrealCape Town

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 8/11

7:00 a.m.-6:35 p.m.

1 stop28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

8:50 p.m.-3:58 p.m.

2 stops26h 08m

C$ 1,906

MontrealCape Town

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 8/11

6:00 a.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

8:50 p.m.-3:58 p.m.

2 stops26h 08m

C$ 1,906

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Montreal, with most prices found around C$ 1,488. If you’re not able to fly to Cape Town in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Montreal to Cape Town during February average around C$ 1,591.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Montreal when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around C$ 1,919 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Montreal for as low as C$ 1,382 on momondo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Montreal to Cape Town

How far is Montreal to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Cape Town Intl is 12749.2 km away from Montreal. Typically, this will take 25h 50m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Montreal to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Montreal to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Montreal to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Montreal to Cape Town Intl Airport is 7 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Montreal to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Montreal to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Montreal to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Montreal to Cape Town is United Airlines, representing 47% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Emirates at 27% and KLM at 27%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 841	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,904 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
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Delta	PriceFrom C$ 1,225	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,505 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom C$ 1,433	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,556 reviews	Search KLM flights
SWISS	PriceFrom C$ 1,485	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,034 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom C$ 1,626	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom C$ 1,729	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,651 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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