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Cheap flights from London to Cape Town from R6 493

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CPT
Jan 10 — Jan 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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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 11 December 2025.

Tue 30/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/215:25CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R13 123
Wed 10/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 24/128:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 9/12R13 191
Thu 11/1218:05STN - CPT
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/127:55CPT - STN
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R14 483
Wed 31/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/114:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R14 483
Wed 31/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/115:25CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R14 602
Tue 30/1216:55LGW - CPT
3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R14 687
Tue 30/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Tue 3/212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 9/12R15 469
Thu 25/1210:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/115:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12R15 775
Wed 31/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/314:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R16 132
Wed 31/1217:25LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 23/114:25CPT - LHR
2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/12R16 166
Tue 30/1210:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/217:25CPT - LGW
2 stops38h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R16 166
Wed 31/1217:25LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 28/114:25CPT - LHR
2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12R16 217

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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 11 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 624

One-way from

R6 493

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R23 764

Good round-trip deal

R10 915 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 960 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/1-28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 29/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 884 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 364 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 11 December 2025.
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LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

9:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R11 593

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 9/5

9:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

16:40-9:55

1 stop18h 15m

R11 678

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

13:50-6:20

1 stop17h 30m

R11 950

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 25/1

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

14:35-5:40

1 stop17h 05m

R11 967

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 15/1

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

15:25-5:40

1 stop16h 15m

R11 967

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:25-6:20

1 stop15h 55m

R12 222

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 25/1

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

15:25-5:40

1 stop16h 15m

R12 426

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 13/1

17:15-6:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

8:45-18:30

Nonstop11h 45m

R12 579

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

10:15-11:50

1 stop23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

17:15-16:10

1 stop24h 55m

R12 783

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

10:15-11:50

1 stop23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

17:15-22:35

1 stop31h 20m

R12 783

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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 5 December 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 R5 372). Flying from London to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 129). 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 11 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons 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 11 December 2025.

The most flights from LON to CPT are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Cape Town?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from London to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Cairo (CAI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 588.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 10m.

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 11 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Norse Atlantic UK, andEthiopian Air from London to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Norse Atlantic UK
7,2
Good
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
902 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 571 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 13 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.

  • How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?

    For as low as R11 593, A.P.G. can have you in Cape Town from London in 11h 30m. London and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 9637 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R6 762. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Norse Atlantic UK and A.P.G., with the lowest prices starting at R9 291 and R10 777, respectively. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 58% 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 (R4 062), A.P.G. (R6 932), and Qatar Airways (R8 652).

  • 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 WestJet (100%), Scandinavian Airlines (98%) or China Eastern (98%) 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 R23 049, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R16 985. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R10 522.

  • 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 R5 372). Flying from London to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 129). 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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Fly from London to Cape Town on these airlines

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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 11 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 762AverageR16 815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR9 291AverageR12 852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.CheapestR10 777AverageR11 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 622AverageR16 174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 990AverageR14 045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 138AverageR18 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR12 545AverageR16 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 681AverageR15 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR12 740AverageR15 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 242AverageR17 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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