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The best prices from Cape Town to London are usually found in March or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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How to find the cheapest flight from
Cape Town (CPT) to London (LON)

CPT - LON
Price
R10 231 - R12 558
LON
Temperature
9 - 23 °C
LON
Rainfall
35 - 71 mm

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise

Cheapest in

March

Best time to find cheap flights, 11% potential price drop

Round-trip from

R10 231

From Cape Town to London

One-way from

R5 281

One-way flight from Cape Town to London

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to London?

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to London. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Cape Town to London, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 8% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R11 106 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R11 419.

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

February can be a great time to fly to London from Cape Town with a flight ticket averaging about R10 106. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as R7 805. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London (CPT - LON)?

When flying from Cape Town to London, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap flights from Cape Town to London in October, November 2020

The best prices found for CPT to LON flights in October, November
23 Oct - 18 Nov
R7 640pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
LHR
London Heathrow
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
28 Nov - 13 Dec
R7 657pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
LHR
London Heathrow
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
28 Nov - 14 Dec
R7 772pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
LHR
London Heathrow
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl

Cape Town to London 2020 flight deals

Cheap flights to London from Cape Town found for this year
18 Dec - 4 Jan
R7 426pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
LHR
London Heathrow
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
19 Dec - 4 Jan
R7 492pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple airlines
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
LHR
London Heathrow
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
18 Dec - 1 Jan
R7 525pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
LHR
London Heathrow
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl

Direct flights to London from Cape Town

Save time with Cape Town to London direct flight deals
21 Jan - 26 Jan
R10 165pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Virgin Atlantic
Direct
LHR
London Heathrow
LHR
London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
5 Nov - 19 Nov
R10 561pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
British Airways
Direct
LHR
London Heathrow
LHR
London Heathrow
British Airways
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
28 Oct - 18 Nov
R10 578pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
British Airways
Direct
LHR
London Heathrow
LHR
London Heathrow
British Airways
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to London

Late deals on return flights to London from Cape Town, departing today and this week
23 Oct - 18 Nov
R7 640pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
LHR
London Heathrow
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
23 Oct - 23 Nov
R7 937pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
LHR
London Heathrow
Lufthansa
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
25 Oct - 6 Nov
R8 515pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow
LHR
London Heathrow
KLM
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl

One-way flights to London from Cape Town

The cheapest one-way flights from Cape Town to London
3:00 - 13:00
Virgin Atlantic
Direct
12h 00m
CPT - LHR
Virgin Atlantic
R5 281
DreamWorldTravel
13:25 - 6:40
Emirates
1 stop
19h 15m
CPT - LHR
Emirates
R5 842
StudentUniverse
13:45 - 23:50
British Airways
Direct
12h 05m
CPT - LHR
British Airways
R5 958
KAYAK

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Cape Town to London flights.

Flight FAQs

From Cape Town to London

Can I find flights from Cape Town to London for under R8 251 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to London for under R8 251. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just R7 426, but on average you can expect to pay R7 673.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Cape Town Intl to London to control the spread of COVID-19?

New policies can now be found on Etihad Airways to help keep travellers safe while flying. New policies for travellers booking flights from Cape Town Intl to London include masks being provided and required on board, daily cleaning and sanitisation, use of HEPA filters, pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms, and socially-distanced seating (for a limited time). Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.

Which airlines flying from Cape Town Intl to London have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from Cape Town Intl to London that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are British Airways, Emirates, and Ethiopian Air. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to London for under R11 551 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Cape Town to London under R11 551. A good price for a direct flight from Cape Town to London is less than R11 155.

Are there last-minute flights available from Cape Town to London for under R8 251?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Cape Town to London within the next 7 days for less than R8 251.

Is Cape Town weather warmer or cooler than London?

We forecast the temperature to be around the 29 °Cs in February, on average. The temperature in London is generally colder than in Cape Town. Book flights in a timely manner in correlation to your departure date.

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

A quick flight from Cape Town to London can take about 14h 40m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 525. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to flying from Cape Town to London return?

Currently priced at R7 426, Lufthansa will fly you from Cape Town to London and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on SWISS for as low as R8 004. Users have found that Lufthansa is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to London one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Virgin Atlantic, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 248. British Airways flights start at R5 661 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R5 677 one-way.

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Destination information for London

Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from Cape Town to London
Today's exchange rate
R1 = £0,05
Average temperature for October in London
16.0 °C
Avg rainfall for October in London
71.0 mm

Airports servicing Cape Town

Cape Town (CPT)

Airports servicing London

Gatwick (LGW)
Heathrow (LHR)
Luton (LTN)
Stansted (STN)
City (LCY)
Southend (SEN)

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Weekly flight availability
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Saturday
4 daily flights
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