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Cheap flights from London to Cape Town from R9 640

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CPT
Aug 15 — Aug 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 16 July 2026.

Thu 24/919:15
LCY
-
CPT
1 stop24h 40m
SWISS
Thu 1/1019:25
CPT
-
LCY
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 12/7R12 695
Tue 1/918:30
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Thu 17/917:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/7R12 695
Tue 3/117:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 16/1111:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/7R12 695
Tue 17/1113:30
LCY
-
CPT
1 stop16h 05m
SWISS
Mon 18/120:20
CPT
-
LCY
1 stop14h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 12/7R12 712
Tue 22/918:30
LCY
-
CPT
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/919:25
CPT
-
LCY
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7R12 728
Sun 6/911:10
LGW
-
CPT
3 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/90:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R12 728
Fri 6/117:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 17/1123:00
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/7R12 744
Sun 18/1010:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 10m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 24/100:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/7R12 810
Sun 20/910:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/100:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7R12 826
Thu 19/118:50
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/123:00
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7R12 842
Fri 30/107:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 16/1111:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/7R12 908
Sun 20/911:00
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sun 4/1014:25
CPT
-
LGW
2 stops17h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/7R12 940

Find 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 16 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 695

One-way from

R9 640

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R22 989

Good round-trip deal

R10 732 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 352 or less
SWISS
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  • 24/9-1/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • London to Cape Town
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  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R10 639 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 July 2026.
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LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Mon 21/9

9:15-9:30

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

17:55-8:40

1 stop15h 45m

R13 267

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

Fri 28/8

6:20-12:40

3 stops29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

19:30-0:30

2 stops30h 00m

R14 166

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

10:20-7:25

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

17:40-14:45

1 stop22h 05m

R14 934

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 1/11

10:00-13:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

15:25-5:40

1 stop16h 15m

R14 999

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 18/9

6:00-20:55

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

8:00-21:45

1 stop14h 45m

R15 048

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

Thu 22/10

13:00-17:30

2 stops27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

12:35-14:25

2 stops27h 50m

R15 130

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Thu 3/9

9:15-9:30

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

17:55-8:40

1 stop15h 45m

R15 473

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

Sat 12/9

14:25-17:30

2 stops26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

13:15-15:55

2 stops27h 40m

R15 489

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Tue 8/9

9:15-9:30

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

17:55-17:55

1 stop25h 00m

R15 555

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

Mon 2/11

21:45-17:25

3 stops41h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

12:35-21:05

2 stops34h 30m

R15 653

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Best time to book a flight from London to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of R12 989). Flying from London to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 299). 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 16 July 2026.

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

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 16 July 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?

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 18% 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 471.

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 Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 05m.

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 123 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?

Thursday 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 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 16 July 2026.
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
7,8
Good
1 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

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
7,8
Good
1 539 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

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
7,8
Good
1 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 010 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 539 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

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
8 119 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

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 4 inbound flights from London per day from 11 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 R14 738, Lufthansa can have you in Cape Town from London in 22h 20m. 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 796. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by A.P.G. and Norse Atlantic UK, with the lowest prices starting at R10 359 and R10 724, 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 057), A.P.G. (R6 576), and SWISS (R7 352).

  • 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 (88%), Finnair (88%) or Iberia (88%) 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 R21 962, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R15 313. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R12 189.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of R12 989). Flying from London to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 299). 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 16 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 796AverageR16 325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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A.P.G.CheapestR10 359AverageR12 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR10 724AverageR17 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 329AverageR16 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR12 058AverageR16 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 084AverageR19 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 116AverageR14 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 565AverageR13 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 783AverageR17 979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 658AverageR26 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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