£280+ Cheap flights to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CPT
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cape Town in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 March 2026.

Tue 3/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop26h 40m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/2£531
Sun 19/410:50
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 1/516:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/2£532
Wed 15/415:35
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop15h 30m
Condor
Wed 22/417:45
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop16h 10m
Condor
Deal found 1/3£532
Wed 15/410:50
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 1/516:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2£532
Sat 18/411:00
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sun 26/414:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/2£533
Tue 3/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop26h 40m
Kenya Airways
Tue 24/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/2£534
Mon 2/310:20
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 15m
Kenya Airways
Wed 18/314:25
CPT
-
LGW
2 stops17h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/3£534
Wed 15/407:15
STN
-
CPT
3 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/415:25
CPT
-
STN
3 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3£535
Thu 5/311:30
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 20m
Air France
Sun 29/309:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop23h 25m
Air France
Deal found 1/3£535
Mon 2/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 4/308:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 26/2£535
Wed 29/410:50
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 13/516:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2£535
Mon 9/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Thu 19/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 2/3£535

Find flight deals to Cape Town

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 2 March 2026.

Return from

£532

One-way from

£280

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£667

Good round-trip deal

£526 or less

Good one-way deal

£305 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • London to Cape Town
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 13/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£31 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Cape Town Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to Cape Town Intl.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£567

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:50-06:25

1 stop17h 35m

£583

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Fri 24/4

19:15-06:15

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

09:10-08:25

1 stop24h 15m

£619

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 16/4

09:00-17:20

1 stop31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

13:00-06:40

1 stop18h 40m

£622

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

Fri 13/3

20:50-05:50

2 stops31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

07:55-14:15

2 stops32h 20m

£632

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

09:00-11:30

1 stop25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

13:00-13:25

1 stop25h 25m

£647

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

10:10-18:55

2 stops55h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

17:25-06:25

2 stops38h 00m

£652

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Thu 19/3

17:20-11:50

1 stop16h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

16:35-16:40

1 stop25h 05m

£653

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 24/4

19:15-06:15

2 stops34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

09:10-07:55

1 stop23h 45m

£663

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

13:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

£666

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Best time to book a flight to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cape Town

When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from London to Cape Town takes 14 hours 43 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Cape Town

The most flights from London to Cape Town are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Cape Town are FlySafair, Turkish Airlines and Emirates.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 2 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andNorse Atlantic UK to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Norse Atlantic UK
7.3
Good

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

FAQs about flying to Cape Town

Cape Town airport overview

Africa’s third-busiest airport, and the winner of the 2009 Skytrax award for Best Airport in Africa, Cape Town International (CPT) is a sleek, light and spacious transport hub – and a suitably lovely introduction for foreign visitors to the Cape of Good Hope.

Recently upgraded for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cape Town International is a truly world-class airport, and a prime tourism gateway. Flights to Cape Town International are operated by a huge array of airlines, bringing eager visitors from all over the world to the city’s sunny shores.

Boasting an impressive array of facilities and amenities, just as you’ll have no shortage of things to do in South Africa’s Mother City – with hiking trails up iconic Table Mountain, long stretches of beautiful beaches, trips out to historic Robben Island, and serious partying in Long Street all in the offing – rest assured that your time spent in transit in Cape Town International will be very painless indeed.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cape Town. CPT handles an average of 13 flights per day from London. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 16 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost £33, while return flights cost around £31.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around £129, however they can be found for as little as £31.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Cape Town Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

    Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 mi away from Cape Town Intl).

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