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British Airways flights from London to Cape Town (LON - CPT)

LON — CPT
May 2 — May 91
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from London to Cape Town on British Airways typically fly into Cape Town Intl and depart from London Heathrow. Select your dates above for pricing.

British Airways flights from London to Cape Town in 2025

Find detailed information about British Airways flights from London to Cape Town. Explore the options provided by British Airways to plan your journey from London to Cape Town. Data last updated 27 April 2025.

One-way from

R20 133

Return from

R18 472

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price (all airlines)

R19 200
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 11/6
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 35m total
  • London to Cape Town
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 11/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights from London to Cape Town Intl; 1% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from London to Cape Town Intl; 3% potential price drop.
Average price for all London to Cape Town Intl flights (one-way and round-trip).
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Cheapest British Airways flights from London to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable British Airways flight options available from London to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 27 April 2025.

Sun 11/513:45LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 21/513:00CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4R18 472
Sat 3/514:55LGW - CPT
1 stop18h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 21/513:00CPT - LGW
1 stop25h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/4R101 801

Travel insights for British Airways flights from London to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about British Airways flights from London to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with British Airways 6 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, the most affordable month to book a British Airways flight from London to Cape Town in May, with an average price of R13 826. Conversely, traveling with British Airways from London to Cape Town in July will be the most expensive, with an average cost of R22 241. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Weekly British Airways flight availability from London to Cape Town

The most British Airways flights from LON to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer British Airways flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Best time to book a flight from London to Cape Town

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See what others are saying about British Airways

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