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

Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R13 126. Users have found that SWISS is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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.

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).

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 cheapest flights from London to Cape Town?

Looking for the cheapest flight from London to Cape Town? While on average our users pay R26 531, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R18 805. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R11 761.

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

Consider American Airlines (67%), Finnair (67%) or Iberia (67%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to Cape Town.

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

The most popular airlines flying from London to Cape Town are Air France, British Airways and Ethiopian Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from London to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from London to Cape Town, book at least 24 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 21% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R15 379 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R18 820.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from London in November are about R17 935 on average during November, but can be found for as low as R7 379.

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 4 inbound flights from London per day from 12 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

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.

R9 490+ Flights from London to Cape Town

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London to Cape Town flights typically cost between R17 667 and R25 242 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 126 on SWISS (Dec 8-Dec 15).

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

Cheap flight deals from London to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R13 126
One-way from	R9 490
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R20 718
Good round-trip deal	R11 445 or less
Good one-way deal	R7 675 or less

SWISS
8/12-15/12
2 total stops
29h 30m total
London to Cape Town

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2 total stops
19h 35m total
London to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 794 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R14 064 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 12 August 2025.

Mon 8/126:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Mon 15/1223:35CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mSWISS

Deal found 11/8R13 126

Mon 10/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1117:15CPT - LGW

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R13 144

Sun 2/119:00LHR - CPT

1 stop35h 05mSWISS

Sun 9/119:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 12/8R13 162

Tue 11/1117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1113:40CPT - LGW

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R13 162

Mon 10/116:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Wed 12/119:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 11/8R13 180

Sat 1/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sat 15/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 12/8R13 180

Sun 19/109:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.

Tue 18/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.

Deal found 11/8R13 197

Sun 2/1120:05LHR - CPT

1 stop24h 00mSWISS

Tue 11/119:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Deal found 11/8R13 233

Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 28/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 11/8R13 233

Tue 7/1021:00LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air

Tue 28/1015:25CPT - LHR

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/8R13 251

Mon 10/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1117:15CPT - LGW

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R13 251

Mon 8/126:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/1218:45CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R13 286

Best flights from London to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 August 2025.

Mon 8/126:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Mon 15/1223:35CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mSWISS

Deal found 11/8R13 126

Mon 10/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1117:15CPT - LGW

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R13 144

Sun 19/109:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.

Tue 18/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.

Deal found 11/8R13 197

Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 28/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 11/8R13 233

Tue 7/1021:00LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air

Tue 28/1015:25CPT - LHR

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/8R13 251

Sun 7/920:55LHR - CPT

1 stop23h 15mKLM

Sun 5/1023:15CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 35mKLM

Deal found 11/8R13 570

Tue 11/116:20LHR - CPT

1 stop22h 25mAir France

Wed 26/118:50CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 35mAir France

Deal found 11/8R13 605

Wed 26/119:50LCY - CPT

1 stop23h 10mLufthansa

Tue 9/1218:45CPT - LCY

1 stop23h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 10/8R13 641

Sun 2/119:00LHR - CPT

1 stop35h 05mSWISS

Sun 9/119:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 12/8R13 162

Tue 11/1117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1113:40CPT - LGW

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R13 162

Mon 15/914:45LHR - CPT

1 stop29h 40mKLM

Mon 22/923:00CPT - LHR

1 stop22h 55mKLM

Deal found 10/8R13 676

Mon 10/116:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Wed 12/119:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 11/8R13 180

Direct flights from London to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from London to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 August 2025.

Mon 1/1220:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/128:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8R13 144

Sat 1/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sat 15/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 12/8R13 180

Sun 19/109:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.

Tue 18/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.

Deal found 11/8R13 197

Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 28/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 11/8R13 233

Tue 27/117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 4/28:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 12/8R13 321

Mon 26/120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 3/212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 11/8R13 375

Sat 15/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mHahn Air

Sun 23/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mHahn Air

Deal found 12/8R13 481

Tue 13/117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 3/212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 12/8R13 605

Thu 2/109:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 30/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 10/8R13 659

Wed 28/120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Thu 5/212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 12/8R13 694

Tue 13/117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 28/18:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 10/8R13 729

Sun 16/1120:40LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 26/1120:35CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/8R16 479

Last-minute flights from London to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from London to Cape Town. Data last updated 12 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 19/820:05LGW - CPT

2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R14 421

Tue 19/820:55LHR - CPT

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1115:20CPT - LHR

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R14 670

Tue 19/822:25LHR - CPT

1 stop36h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 6/1117:15CPT - LHR

1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/8R14 776

Tue 19/817:35LHR - CPT

2 stops26h 50mAir France

Thu 6/1115:20CPT - LHR

2 stops21h 10mAir France

Deal found 11/8R14 829

Wed 20/820:50LGW - CPT

3 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R13 676

Wed 20/820:55LHR - CPT

1 stop23h 30mKLM

Tue 2/923:15CPT - LHR

1 stop22h 40mKLM

Deal found 11/8R14 120

Wed 20/818:20LHR - CPT

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Thu 6/1117:15CPT - LHR

1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/8R14 652

Wed 20/817:35LHR - CPT

2 stops26h 50mAir France

Thu 6/1115:20CPT - LHR

2 stops18h 40mAir France

Deal found 12/8R14 794

Thu 21/816:30LHR - CPT

1 stop16h 00mLufthansa

Thu 30/109:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 11/8R13 996

Thu 21/820:50LGW - CPT

3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R14 297

Thu 21/820:55LHR - CPT

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1115:20CPT - LHR

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R14 900

Fri 22/820:55LHR - CPT

1 stop23h 30mKLM

Sun 14/918:25CPT - LHR

2 stops22h 50mKLM

Deal found 10/8R14 492

One-way flights from London to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from London to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 August 2025.

Sun 25/113:15LCY - CPT

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8R9 490

Thu 28/89:55LTN - CPT

3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R9 508

Thu 28/88:05LHR - CPT

1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/8R9 525

Mon 24/116:00LTN - CPT

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/8R9 543

Sat 23/816:05LGW - CPT

2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/8R9 543

Wed 27/815:05LHR - CPT

1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/8R9 561

Fri 5/920:05LGW - CPT

2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R9 561

Mon 1/918:55LHR - CPT

1 stop38h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/8R9 579

Sun 14/90:20STN - CPT

3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R9 596

Thu 15/120:10LTN - CPT

3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/8R9 596

Thu 4/916:05LGW - CPT

2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/8R9 596

Fri 26/90:20STN - CPT

3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8R9 614

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 8/12

6:00-22:05

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

23:35-13:00

1 stop15h 25m

R13 126

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 10/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

17:15-9:10

1 stop17h 55m

R13 144

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

9:00-22:05

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

9:00-21:40

1 stop14h 40m

R13 162

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 11/11

17:15-6:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

13:40-6:40

1 stop19h 00m

R13 162

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

6:00-22:05

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

9:00-21:40

1 stop14h 40m

R13 180

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 6/11

8:50-7:30

2 stops20h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R13 180

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 19/10

9:30-22:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R13 197

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 24/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/12

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R13 233

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

9:30-8:05

2 stops24h 35m

R13 233

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 7/10

21:00-13:45

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

15:25-6:35

1 stop17h 10m

R13 251

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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.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

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?

It’s optimal to fly from London to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% 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?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday at midday 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

The most flights from LON to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% of one-stop itineraries from London to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Cairo (CAI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 544.

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

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 45m.

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

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 35m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, SWISS, andQatar Airways 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

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 698 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 605 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 467 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Norse Atlantic UK

7,2

Good

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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 4 inbound flights from London per day from 12 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from London to Cape Town round-trip?
Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R13 126. Users have found that SWISS is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 American Airlines (67%), Finnair (67%) or Iberia (67%) 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 R26 531, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R18 805. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R11 761.
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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR7 141	AverageR18 894	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Norse Atlantic UK	CheapestR9 695	AverageR13 024	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR11 449	AverageR17 353	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 128	AverageR17 188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air France	CheapestR12 512	AverageR17 643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 233	AverageR15 932	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR13 295	AverageR16 051	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR13 405	AverageR19 217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR14 209	AverageR22 846	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 974	AverageR27 044	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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Cheapest flights from London to Cape TownExplore 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 12 August 2025.

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 12 August 2025.

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

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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 12 August 2025.