Cheap flights from Cape Town to London

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From Cape Town to London

Looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to London? Then you’re in the right place. Whether you’re flying to the UK capital for the first time, or you’re a seasoned visitor, we’ve got all the essential details to help you book your Cape Town to London flights. Step off the plane at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and a 15-minute train journey gets you to the heart of this iconic British city. From here you can visit some of the world’s most famous galleries and museums as well as some of its most recognisable landmarks. It’s guaranteed to be the trip of a lifetime, so start planning it today.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from Cape Town Intl to London was viewed by 783 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

A direct flight takes up to 12 hours, covering a distance of 6 049 kilometres.

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

Per day, 9 flights depart from Cape Town Intl to London on average.
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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.

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

You can find direct flights on the following days: Monday, Thursday, Saturday.

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.