Cheap flights from Cape Town to London

Flight FAQs

From Cape Town to London

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to London?

Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to London. 15 airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl to London on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to London should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 6 outbound flights to London per day.

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.

Can I find flights from Cape Town to London for under R6 500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to London for under R6 500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just R6 447, but on average you can expect to pay R6 676.

Are there last-minute flights available from Cape Town to London for under R10 500?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Cape Town to London within the next 7 days for less than R10 500.

What days are direct flights available from Cape Town to London?

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Cape Town to London on average per day?

Per day, 4 flights depart from Cape Town to London on average.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and SWISS can get you from Cape Town to London in just under 15h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h. Airlines will cover a distance of 9735 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to London round-trip?

According to our current data, Lufthansa (R6 447), Qatar Airways (R6 539), and SWISS (R6 997) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to London. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to London for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 110. Users have also found prices from R4 614 and R4 644 on Emirates and Lufthansa, respectively.

What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to London?

While some choose either Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick or Cape Town Intl - London City, Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow is the most popular route from Cape Town to London.

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London?

On average you can expect to pay R22 168 for a flight from Cape Town to London. The cheapest flight overall is R4 052 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at R6 554.

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

Air France, British Airways and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to London.

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

Consider Finnair (67%), British Airways (67%) or Iberia (63%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to London.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

Flights from Cape Town to London take an average of 12 hours, and the total distance is more than 6,000 miles.

Which airlines operate flights from Cape Town to London?

British Airways run daily direct flights from Cape Town to London, and you can also book non-direct flights with other airlines.

How frequent are flights between Cape Town and London?

There’s currently one direct flight from Cape Town to London every day, or seven flights each week. To compare them all, use the Cheapflights search tool and add filters to hone your results.

Which airports serve Cape Town and London?

Cape Town to London flights set off from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and land at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Which direct flight route between Cape Town and London is cheapest?

There’s a single direct route from Cape Town to London, which is flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). To find low-cost tickets, search for flights using the tool on this page, which allows you to compare dates, times and prices on cheap flights from Cape Town to London.

What is there to do in London?

You won’t be short on things to do when you step off your Cape Town to London flight. The UK’s capital city is a busy, bustling and always-on kind of destination, with a long list of things to do both day and night. Tick off top sights like Buckingham Palace and Westminster Cathedral, then explore quirky areas of the city, like Soho and Shoreditch. When it comes to eating and drinking, things are more expensive in London, so your Great British Pounds won’t go as far as your South African Rands. And bear in mind the difference in climate, too. While January tends to be South Africa’s hottest month, it’s one of the UK’s coldest, so you’ll want to pack winter clothing for your Cape Town to London flight.Find cheap flights from Cape Town to London using the Cheapflights search box above.