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£409+ Cheap flights to Cape Town

— CPT
18 Sep — 25 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cape Town in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cape Town

Sun 25/1020:00 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Thu 19/1111:30 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 14/8£512
Wed 23/921:20 -
2 stops33h 45m
Wed 30/917:40 -
2 stops25h 50m
Deal found 16/8£513
Mon 30/1120:35 -
2 stops33h 00m
Tue 8/1223:00 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 15/8£516
Thu 17/914:45 -
2 stops29h 10m
Wed 23/900:10 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 18/8£516
Tue 17/1108:50 -
2 stops20h 45m
Tue 24/1123:00 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 17/8£517
Tue 3/1107:30 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Tue 1/1223:00 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 15/8£518
Mon 12/1009:40 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Mon 9/1111:30 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 18/8£519
Sun 20/906:00 -
2 stops24h 25m
Mon 28/917:45 -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 18/8£519
Wed 23/921:15 -
2 stops33h 50m
Wed 30/917:40 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 16/8£519
Wed 23/921:15 -
2 stops33h 50m
Mon 28/917:45 -
2 stops26h 40m
Deal found 18/8£520
Mon 28/909:05 -
2 stops28h 05m
Mon 5/1015:10 -
2 stops26h 45m
Deal found 14/8£521
Fri 25/910:05 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Thu 8/1000:10 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 15/8£521

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Return from

£512

One-way from

£409

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£861

Good round-trip deal

£488 or less

Good one-way deal

£358 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 25/10-19/11
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 15m total
  • London to Cape Town
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27/8
  • 27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 45m total
  • London to Cape Town
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LondonCape Town

LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 25/10

20:00-09:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

11:30-21:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£513

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Mon 14/9

15:15-14:10

2 stops21h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

13:50-14:35

2 stops25h 45m

£567

LondonCape Town

LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 8/11

10:00-13:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

15:10-05:40

1 stop16h 30m

£603

LondonCape Town

LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 28/1

10:00-14:10

1 stop26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/2

13:50-05:40

1 stop17h 50m

£604

LondonCape Town

LCY London City - CPT Cape Town Intl

LCYCPT

London City

Wed 23/9

18:00-09:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

19:25-12:35

1 stop18h 10m

£609

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Wed 9/9

06:15-12:40

3 stops29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

13:15-15:25

2 stops27h 10m

£622

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Thu 3/9

21:40-09:45

3 stops35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

23:15-21:40

2 stops23h 25m

£643

LondonCape Town

LCY London City - CPT Cape Town Intl

LCYCPT

London City

Wed 16/9

18:30-09:30

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

17:55-08:40

1 stop15h 45m

£651

LondonCape Town

LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 15/1

18:40-07:35

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

14:15-07:45

2 stops19h 30m

£660

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Sat 14/11

13:05-17:25

2 stops26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

12:35-21:05

2 stops34h 30m

£685

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Cape Town

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from London to Cape Town takes 14 hours 5 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 Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from London to Cape Town are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Ethiopian Air.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £447
British Airways
British Airways
From £674
KLM
KLM
From £416
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £646

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

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

Rainfall in Cape Town 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

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).

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

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 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS,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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,039 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,039 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,039 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
695 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,039 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,039 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,032 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,039 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,179 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,039 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.

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 4 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, Condor 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 £60.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around £79, however they can be found for as little as £60.

  • 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 10 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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Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Simon's Town
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