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Cheap flights from London to Cape Town from R6 212

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CPT
Dec 13 — Dec 201
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 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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 361

One-way from

R6 212

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 808

Good round-trip deal

R10 454 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 996 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 24/11-26/11
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 15m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 26/11
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 898 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R13 126 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Cape Town Intl.
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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 13 November 2025.

Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 26/118:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11R9 361
Wed 19/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 26/118:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/11R9 464
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11R9 498
Sat 29/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 3/212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/11R9 515
Sat 22/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11R9 549
Wed 19/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/11R9 566
Sat 15/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 20/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/11R9 583
Fri 14/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11R9 600
Tue 18/1117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11R9 618
Tue 18/1117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 26/118:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/11R9 703
Sat 15/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/11R9 720
Tue 2/129:00LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/129:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11R11 568

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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 13 November 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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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 9/12

17:15-6:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R12 475

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

17:15-6:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R12 835

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Sat 6/12

12:15-7:30

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/12

9:00-8:00

1 stop25h 00m

R13 177

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Thu 23/4

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

16:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

R13 879

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Sun 19/4

11:10-11:50

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

16:40-22:10

1 stop30h 30m

R14 118

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 19/4

10:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

16:40-16:20

1 stop24h 40m

R14 204

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

Tue 3/3

6:20-13:45

2 stops29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-11:45

2 stops23h 10m

R14 272

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

13:45-7:30

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

9:30-8:05

2 stops24h 35m

R14 358

LondonCape Town

SEN - CPT

SENCPT

London Southend

Wed 4/3

7:10-13:35

3 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

7:20-10:00

2 stops28h 40m

R14 512

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Sat 9/5

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

16:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

R14 666

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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 7 November 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 408). Flying from London to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 231). 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 13 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% 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 13 November 2025.

The most flights from LON to CPT are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 659.

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.

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 13 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andNorse Atlantic UK 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
1 410 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
673 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Norse Atlantic UK
7,2
Good
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
894 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 513 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 12 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 R12 475, Norse Atlantic UK 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 808. 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 R10 104 and R10 850, respectively. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 59% 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 (R6 212), SWISS (R8 830), and Qatar Airways (R9 874).

  • 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 Scandinavian Airlines (100%), China Eastern (100%) or Delta (100%) 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 563, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R15 924. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R11 568.

  • 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 408). Flying from London to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 231). 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

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from London to Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 13 November 2025.
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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 13 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 808AverageR16 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR10 104AverageR12 939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.CheapestR10 850AverageR11 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 045AverageR16 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 701AverageR16 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 071AverageR13 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 219AverageR18 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR12 629AverageR19 584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 767AverageR16 193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR12 826AverageR15 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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