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Cheap flights from London to Cape Town from R7 128

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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CPT
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

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 Monday

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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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 372

One-way from

R7 128

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 137
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/3-22/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • London to Cape Town
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  • 24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • London to Cape Town
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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 13/310:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/313:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R13 372
Fri 14/38:00STN - CPT
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/317:15CPT - STN
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 391
Thu 27/217:25LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 13/323:00CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R13 391
Mon 24/220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 13/311:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/1R13 391
Thu 30/114:45LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/218:10CPT - LHR
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 410
Mon 16/620:10LCY - CPT
1 stop24h 15mKLM
Sun 20/723:15CPT - LCY
1 stop21h 25mKLM
Deal found 17/1R13 448
Sat 26/418:35LHR - CPT
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Sat 17/523:15CPT - LHR
1 stop21h 15mKLM
Deal found 16/1R13 448
Thu 27/220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/315:20CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R13 485
Wed 12/320:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mA.P.G.
Thu 20/311:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mA.P.G.
Deal found 16/1R13 485
Fri 21/1113:30LHR - CPT
2 stops16h 10mLufthansa
Sun 7/129:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1R13 579
Wed 7/510:55LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/516:35CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R13 617
Wed 29/18:30LGW - CPT
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/28:05CPT - LGW
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 673

Find flights from London to Cape Town within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 13/3

10:00-8:15

2 stops20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

13:50-5:40

1 stop17h 50m

R13 372

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Fri 14/3

8:00-12:00

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

17:15-20:30

2 stops29h 15m

R13 391

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 27/2

17:25-13:35

2 stops18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

23:00-15:30

1 stop18h 30m

R13 391

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

20:30-9:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

R13 391

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 30/1

14:45-6:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

18:10-13:50

2 stops21h 40m

R13 410

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 26/4

18:35-21:25

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

23:15-19:25

1 stop21h 10m

R13 448

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 12/3

20:30-9:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

R13 485

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Thu 15/5

20:10-21:25

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

23:15-17:20

1 stop19h 05m

R13 485

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 27/2

20:15-13:45

1 stop15h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

15:20-6:35

1 stop17h 15m

R13 485

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 7/5

10:55-11:50

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

16:35-16:15

1 stop24h 40m

R13 617

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Best time to book a flight from London to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from London to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from London to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 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 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% 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. Thursday at midday 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from LON to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about KLM, A.P.G. and Emirates. 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
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
664 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

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 Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R13 372. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Norse Atlantic UK and Kenya Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R13 391 and R13 410, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 29% 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 (R8 407), Kenya Airways (R9 517), and A.P.G. (R9 743).

  • 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 (83%), Virgin Atlantic (83%) or Iberia (68%) 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 R18 857, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R13 550. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R12 188.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Cape Town?

    Most of the time, London to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will stop in Addis Ababa.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Cape Town flights?

    Of the flights from London to Cape Town that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Amsterdam.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR8 203AverageR26 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 850AverageR18 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR10 983AverageR13 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 979AverageR17 821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR12 293AverageR17 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 423AverageR17 819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 691AverageR15 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 969AverageR20 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR14 158AverageR19 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 349AverageR20 316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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