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Cheap flights from London to Cape Town from R7 237

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CPT
mar 24 — mar 311
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from London to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 marzo 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 755

One-way from

R7 237

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 360

Good round-trip deal

R11 005 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 817 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 3/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 16/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R6 501 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 188 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from London to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 marzo 2025.

lun 21/418:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
mer 7/50:30CPT - LGW
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3R12 683
sab 3/56:00LHR - CPT
1 stop24h 10mSWISS
dom 18/58:40CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Deal found 18/3R12 755
gio 1/510:10LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
sab 10/513:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R12 791
gio 13/1111:10LGW - CPT
2 stops24h 25mKenya Airways
mar 25/1123:00CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R12 882
sab 7/614:45LHR - CPT
1 stop29h 40mKLM
sab 14/623:15CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mKLM
Deal found 19/3R13 044
mer 19/317:25LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 10mKenya Airways
mer 26/314:30CPT - LHR
1 stop27h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R13 135
lun 17/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
gio 4/1211:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/3R13 135
ven 25/416:00LHR - CPT
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
ven 16/513:00CPT - LHR
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3R13 153
ven 2/519:30LCY - CPT
1 stop34h 40mSWISS
dom 18/58:40CPT - LCY
1 stop23h 55mSWISS
Deal found 18/3R13 171
sab 26/46:30STN - CPT
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
sab 24/513:00CPT - STN
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3R13 352
sab 15/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mA.P.G.
mer 3/128:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 18/3R13 587
sab 7/610:00LCY - CPT
1 stop34h 25mKLM
sab 14/623:15CPT - LCY
1 stop15h 00mKLM
Deal found 19/3R13 605

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 marzo 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Cape Town that are best for you.

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London

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Route

Depart

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Price

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

sab 3/5

6:00-7:10

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

dom 18/5

8:40-7:55

1 stop24h 15m

R12 755

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

mer 23/4

20:00-8:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

mer 30/4

20:55-6:40

2 stops34h 45m

R12 755

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

gio 1/5

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

sab 10/5

13:50-6:20

1 stop17h 30m

R12 791

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

sab 7/6

14:45-21:25

1 stop29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

sab 14/6

23:15-16:15

1 stop18h 00m

R13 044

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

ven 25/4

16:00-10:50

1 stop17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

ven 16/5

13:00-8:00

1 stop20h 00m

R13 153

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

ven 2/5

19:30-7:10

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

dom 18/5

8:40-7:35

1 stop23h 55m

R13 171

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

ven 9/5

18:25-13:00

1 stop17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

ven 23/5

14:35-16:15

1 stop26h 40m

R13 225

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

lun 28/4

17:00-9:30

1 stop15h 30m

Cape Town Intl

dom 18/5

8:40-7:35

1 stop23h 55m

R13 243

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

sab 26/4

6:30-9:30

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

sab 24/5

13:00-15:30

2 stops27h 30m

R13 352

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

sab 7/6

10:00-21:25

1 stop34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

sab 14/6

23:15-13:15

1 stop15h 00m

R13 605

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Best time to book a flight from London to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from London with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from London to Cape Town is 23 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from London to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 marzo 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 marzo 2025.

The most flights from LON to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 19 marzo 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and SWISS. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 319 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 566 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 422 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from London. On average, Cape Town Intl has 10 inbound flights from London per day from 13 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R12 755. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R12 791 and R13 044, respectively. Users have found that SWISS is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Cape Town are Norse Atlantic UK (R7 237), Qatar Airways (R8 702), and Kenya Airways (R9 516).

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Cape Town?

    Most travellers choose London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl, London Stansted - Cape Town Intl or London City - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best route from London to Cape Town.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to Cape Town?

    Consider China Eastern (86%), Virgin Atlantic (86%) or Finnair (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Cape Town?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London to Cape Town? While on average our users pay R20 830, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R16 285. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R12 755.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 marzo 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR7 197AverageR16 794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 461AverageR16 179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR10 565AverageR12 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 677AverageR17 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR11 825AverageR17 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 370AverageR17 143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 582AverageR19 811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 170AverageR15 309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR13 887AverageR19 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 390AverageR15 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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