Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, SWISS (R8 513), Lufthansa (R10 464), and KLM (R10 681) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to London. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to London for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 2

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 422. Users have also found prices from R6 145 and R6 633 on Norse Atlantic UK and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London (average of R575). Flying from Cape Town to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of R807). 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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to London flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to London

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The most flights from CPT to LON are scheduled on a Tuesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Question 7

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay R50 321 for a flight from Cape Town to London. The cheapest flight overall is R7 239 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at R7 121.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Iberia (94%), American Airlines (92%) or Finnair (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to London.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Most of the time, Cape Town to London flights that have stopovers will stop in Addis Ababa. Zurich is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to London. Frankfurt am Main comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Cape Town to London flights.

Question 14

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to London flights?

Accepted Answer

The least popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to London is Istanbul. Cape Town to London flights stopping in Amsterdam are the next rarest. Amsterdam is followed by Nairobi in terms of the least popular stopover location for Cape Town to London flights.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to London?

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Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 8% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from Cape Town to London at least 49 days early can save you up to 9% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 49 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cape Town to London for as little as R14 260 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R15 453 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Flights from Cape Town to London lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to London in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at R7 067.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to LON?

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Cape Town to London by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 19

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

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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. 13 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 9 outbound flights to London per day.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to London that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to London?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to London.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to London?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to London?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Cape Town to London. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to London?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Cape Town to London.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to London with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to London from Cape Town? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to London become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Cape Town to London and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Question 27

What are the most eco-friendly airlines from Cape Town to London?

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Some of the most eco-friendly airlines that serve the route to London from Cape Town are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. British Airways has a new BA Better World Community Fund which enables people to support projects that have benefits for climate, nature and people. They also have a partnership with Comic Relief called Flying Start which is set to give disadvantaged young people a chance to have a bright and happy future. They are also committed to having carbon net zero by 2050. Virgin Atlantic also has an extensive sustainability programme that includes fuel and carbon emission reduction, non-profit partnerships and focus on social and environmental priorities in order to help communities all over the world.

Question 28

How can I fly more sustainably from Cape Town to London?

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There are many things a passenger can do to make his journey more sustainable and eco-friendly. One of the main things to promote sustainable travel is to get a direct flight instead of one with layovers. Luckily, both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer non-stop flights between London and Cape Town daily. Another way to reduce emissions during your travels is to use public transportation as much as possible. Luckily, both London and Cape Town have an extensive public transportation system that is also fast and convenient. London Heathrow Airport is served by the underground tube, while Cape Town International is connected by a network of bus and rail routes in and out of the city.

Question 29

How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

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

Question 30

Which airlines operate flights from Cape Town to London?

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

Question 31

How frequent are flights between Cape Town and London?

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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.

Question 32

Which airports serve Cape Town and London?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 33

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

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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.

Question 34

What is there to do in London?

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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.

Question 35

How busy are the airports in Cape Town and London?

Accepted Answer

Flights departing to London are usually served by Cape Town International Airport. It is the main International Airport serving the city and is the second busiest airport in South Africa. It offers regular flights to many destinations and has both domestic and international terminals and is easily reached by public transport. The primary airport that serves this route in London is London Heathrow Airport. It is the busiest airport in Europe and the seventh busiest airport in the world by total passenger traffic, and the second busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic. It is easily reached via the Underground.

Question 36

Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

There are two airlines that offer direct flights to London from Cape Town: Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. The flights take around 12 hours each way. If you are looking to travel early in the morning, look towards Virgin Atlantic, as their schedule has direct flights departing to London from Cape Town every morning. If you are more of an overnight flight type of person, British Airways will do the trick for you. Their flights depart late in the evening and once you arrive in London you will be ready to face a new day.

Question 37

What are the stopover options between Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

There are various routes to London from Cape Town with either one or two flight layovers. One of the options is having a stop at Dubai when flying with Emirates. AirFrance also serves both London Heathrow and Cape Town International Airports, and offers a route through Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Qatar Airways serves a route through Hamad International Airport at Doha. Choosing one of those routes instead of a direct one can have a few benefits. You are more than likely to secure a cheaper deal, especially when flying off-season: that can be perfect for travellers with tighter budgets. It adds a little bit of time to the journey, but if you aren’t looking to fit into certain time frames you can always take a day or two and explore a new city spontaneously.

Question 38

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

If you have a South African passport, you do need to obtain a visa before visiting the UK. You will need to fill out an online application form and then follow with a visit to your nearest UK visa application centre. The standard visa is valid for a six month period and can be used for recreational travel or for business and medical trips. The regular processing time is usually around three weeks.

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