How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?

For as low as R12 995, 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 Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R8 594. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Norse Atlantic UK and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R10 478 and R11 069, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 45% 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 (R5 081), A.P.G. (R6 425), and Kenya Airways (R7 075).

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 Gatwick - Cape Town Intl or London Stansted - 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 R19 575, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R13 045. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R9 961.

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

Consider American Airlines (75%), Finnair (75%) or Iberia (75%) 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 British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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Average price	R13 952
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of R12 117). Flying from London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 563). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Cape Town as you normally would.

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London to Cape Town flights typically cost between R11 414 and R17 544 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 792 on Norse Atlantic UK (Oct 25–Nov 19).

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% of one-stop itineraries from London to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 277.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 32m.

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 47m.

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 121 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 early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 5% of flights being delayed.

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 22 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Atlantic,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.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

696 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

696 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

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696 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Norse Atlantic UK

7,2

Good

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

696 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

1 040 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

696 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 209 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

696 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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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.
How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?
For as low as R12 995, 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 Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R8 594. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Norse Atlantic UK and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R10 478 and R11 069, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 45% 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 (R5 081), A.P.G. (R6 425), and Kenya Airways (R7 075).
What are the most popular routes from London to Cape Town?
Most travellers choose London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl, London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl or London Stansted - 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 (75%), Finnair (75%) or Iberia (75%) 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 R19 575, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R13 045. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R9 961.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of R12 117). Flying from London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 563). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 594	AverageR15 597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Norse Atlantic UK	CheapestR10 478	AverageR17 204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 069	AverageR17 690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Condor	CheapestR11 120	AverageR17 437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
A.P.G.	CheapestR11 784	AverageR13 276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search A.P.G. flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 838	AverageR15 886	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	CheapestR12 061	AverageR15 943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	CheapestR12 277	AverageR13 433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR14 916	AverageR20 458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 205	AverageR26 145	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Cape Town as you normally would.

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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 5 September 2026.

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London to Cape Town flights typically cost between R11 414 and R17 544 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 792 on Norse Atlantic UK (Oct 25–Nov 19).

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.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% 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.

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 277.

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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 32m.

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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 47m.

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 121 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 early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 5% of flights being delayed.

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 22 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Atlantic,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.

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London to Cape Town flights typically cost between R11 414 and R17 544 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 792 on Norse Atlantic UK (Oct 25–Nov 19).