Question 1

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to London round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R8 649), offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to London. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to London for 41% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

Question 2

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways According to our data, you can fly for as little as R5 979. Users have also found prices from R6 148 and R6 280 on SWISS and Qatar Airways, respectively.

Question 3

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London (average of R557). Flying from Cape Town to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of R781). 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.

January

R10 473

February

R11 544

March

R13 857

April

R13 895

May

R13 368

June

R13 632

July

R14 365

August

R14 684

September

R14 064

October

R13 744

November

R11 620

December

R14 515

Question 4

When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 5

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How recently were the Cape Town to London flight deals updated?

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The Cape Town to London flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 28/4.

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Air France, British Airways and TAAG are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to London.

Question 8

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

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While some choose either Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick or Cape Town Intl - London Stansted, Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow is the most popular route from Cape Town to London.

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay R24 935 for a flight from Cape Town to London. The cheapest flight overall is R9 905 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at R10 247.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Consider American Airlines (76%), Qatar Airways (76%) or Finnair (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to London.

Question 11

Can I find flights from Cape Town to London for under R8 700 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to London for under R8 700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just R8 649, but on average you can expect to pay R10 416.

Question 12

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to London for under R15 400 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Cape Town to London under R15 400. A good price for a direct flight from Cape Town to London is less than R17 674.

Question 13

Are there last-minute flights available from Cape Town to London for under R9 800?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Cape Town to London within the next 7 days for less than R9 800.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Most of the time, Cape Town to London flights that have stopovers will stop in Dubai. Zurich is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to London. Addis Ababa comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Cape Town to London flights.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The least popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to London is Munich. Cape Town to London flights stopping in Istanbul are the next rarest. Istanbul is followed by Amsterdam in terms of the least popular stopover location for Cape Town to London flights.

Question 16

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Burj Khalifa, Deira Perfume Souq, and Dubai Creek. Travellers on a stopover Dubai can visit Burj Khalifa, Deira Perfume Souq, and Dubai Creek, by traveling 11,0 km, 7,0 km, and 3,7 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R351 per day.

Question 17

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

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Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 5% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from Cape Town to London at least 47 days early can save you up to 10% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 47 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cape Town to London for as little as R15 060 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R15 098 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Flights from Cape Town to London lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to London in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at R9 025.

Question 20

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London (CPT - LON)?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Cape Town to London by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to London. 13 airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl to London on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to London should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 9 outbound flights to London per day.

Question 22

What does CPT to LHR mean?

Accepted Answer

This is defined as Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Codes like London Heathrow Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY), London Southend Airport (SEN).

Question 23

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to London that include extra baggage allowance?

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The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to London flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Question 24

Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to London with specific airlines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to London flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 28

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to London that allow pets onboard?

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Many airlines flying from Cape Town to London offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Question 29

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to London flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

Question 30

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Cape Town to London. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 31

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Cape Town to London.

Question 32

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to London with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Need flexible booking options for your flight to London from Cape Town? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 33

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to London become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Cape Town to London and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Question 34

How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

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Flights from Cape Town to London take an average of 12 hours, and the total distance is more than 6,000 miles.

Question 35

Which airlines operate flights from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

British Airways run daily direct flights from Cape Town to London, and you can also book non-direct flights with other airlines.

Question 36

How frequent are flights between Cape Town and London?

Accepted Answer

There’s currently one direct flight from Cape Town to London every day, or seven flights each week. To compare them all, use the Cheapflights search tool and add filters to hone your results.

Question 37

Which airports serve Cape Town and London?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town to London flights set off from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and land at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 38

Which direct flight route between Cape Town and London is cheapest?

Accepted Answer

There’s a single direct route from Cape Town to London, which is flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). To find low-cost tickets, search for flights using the tool on this page, which allows you to compare dates, times and prices on cheap flights from Cape Town to London.

Question 39

What is there to do in London?

Accepted Answer

You won’t be short on things to do when you step off your Cape Town to London flight. The UK’s capital city is a busy, bustling and always-on kind of destination, with a long list of things to do both day and night. Tick off top sights like Buckingham Palace and Westminster Cathedral, then explore quirky areas of the city, like Soho and Shoreditch. When it comes to eating and drinking, things are more expensive in London, so your Great British Pounds won’t go as far as your South African Rands. And bear in mind the difference in climate, too. While January tends to be South Africa’s hottest month, it’s one of the UK’s coldest, so you’ll want to pack winter clothing for your Cape Town to London flight.

Find cheap flights from Cape Town to London using the Cheapflights search box above.

Question 40

How busy are the airports in Cape Town and London?

Accepted Answer

Flights departing to London are usually served by Cape Town International Airport. It is the main International Airport serving the city and is the second busiest airport in South Africa. It offers regular flights to many destinations and has both domestic and international terminals and is easily reached by public transport. The primary airport that serves this route in London is London Heathrow Airport. It is the busiest airport in Europe and the seventh busiest airport in the world by total passenger traffic, and the second busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic. It is easily reached via the Underground.

Question 41

Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

There are two airlines that offer direct flights to London from Cape Town: Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. The flights take around 12 hours each way. If you are looking to travel early in the morning, look towards Virgin Atlantic, as their schedule has direct flights departing to London from Cape Town every morning. If you are more of an overnight flight type of person, British Airways will do the trick for you. Their flights depart late in the evening and once you arrive in London you will be ready to face a new day.

Question 42

What are the stopover options between Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

There are various routes to London from Cape Town with either one or two flight layovers. One of the options is having a stop at Dubai when flying with Emirates. AirFrance also serves both London Heathrow and Cape Town International Airports, and offers a route through Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Qatar Airways serves a route through Hamad International Airport at Doha. Choosing one of those routes instead of a direct one can have a few benefits. You are more than likely to secure a cheaper deal, especially when flying off-season: that can be perfect for travellers with tighter budgets. It adds a little bit of time to the journey, but if you aren’t looking to fit into certain time frames you can always take a day or two and explore a new city spontaneously.

Question 43

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

If you have a South African passport, you do need to obtain a visa before visiting the UK. You will need to fill out an online application form and then follow with a visit to your nearest UK visa application centre. The standard visa is valid for a six month period and can be used for recreational travel or for business and medical trips. The regular processing time is usually around three weeks.

Question 44

What are the most eco-friendly airlines from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most eco-friendly airlines that serve the route to London from Cape Town are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. British Airways has a new BA Better World Community Fund which enables people to support projects that have benefits for climate, nature and people. They also have a partnership with Comic Relief called Flying Start which is set to give disadvantaged young people a chance to have a bright and happy future. They are also committed to having carbon net zero by 2050. Virgin Atlantic also has an extensive sustainability programme that includes fuel and carbon emission reduction, non-profit partnerships and focus on social and environmental priorities in order to help communities all over the world.

Question 45

How can I fly more sustainably from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

There are many things a passenger can do to make his journey more sustainable and eco-friendly. One of the main things to promote sustainable travel is to get a direct flight instead of one with layovers. Luckily, both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer non-stop flights between London and Cape Town daily. Another way to reduce emissions during your travels is to use public transportation as much as possible. Luckily, both London and Cape Town have an extensive public transportation system that is also fast and convenient. London Heathrow Airport is served by the underground tube, while Cape Town International is connected by a network of bus and rail routes in and out of the city.

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Round-trip from	R10 852
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 528	AverageR12 241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	CheapestR8 326	AverageR14 043	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 596	AverageR13 103	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 935	AverageR14 604	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR9 010	AverageR10 537	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 994	AverageR14 084	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 586	AverageR14 237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
TAAG	CheapestR12 916	AverageR15 270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 960	AverageR16 402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 204	AverageR15 563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to London. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to London. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

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Plan your trip from Cape Town to London by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cape Town to London is currently R6 238 while a return flight costs R13 362. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

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