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28 Oct — 4 Nov1
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Flights to Cape Town in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cape Town

Mon 9/1109:10 -
2 stops35h 50m
Mon 16/1117:15 -
2 stops29h 50m
Deal found 25/9£512
Mon 2/1111:20 -
2 stops33h 40m
Mon 9/1117:15 -
2 stops28h 10m
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Sun 8/1109:45 -
2 stops35h 15m
Wed 18/1117:15 -
2 stops30h 10m
Deal found 25/9£513
Fri 6/1107:30 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Thu 3/1211:30 -
Nonstop11h 45m
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Tue 1/1207:30 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Sun 13/1211:30 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 24/9£518
Fri 6/1107:30 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Mon 7/1211:30 -
Nonstop11h 45m
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Sun 1/1109:45 -
2 stops35h 15m
Sat 14/1100:55 -
2 stops35h 40m
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Mon 2/1109:10 -
2 stops35h 50m
Sat 7/1100:55 -
2 stops33h 35m
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2 stops33h 35m
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2 stops33h 40m
Mon 16/1117:15 -
2 stops28h 10m
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Tue 10/1117:20 -
1 stop16h 45m
Sat 5/1200:55 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 27/9£527
Mon 23/1121:30 -
2 stops32h 05m
Tue 1/1223:00 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 26/9£527

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Return from

£512

One-way from

£361

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£648

Good round-trip deal

£491 or less

Good one-way deal

£380 or less
9/11-16/11
  • 9/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 40m total
  • London to Cape Town
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11/11-31/12
  • 11/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • London to Cape Town
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LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Mon 26/10

06:10-07:35

2 stops47h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£369

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Wed 11/11

07:25-17:25

3 stops56h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£370

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Sun 29/11

08:20-07:40

3 stops45h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£374

LondonCape Town

STN London Stansted - CPT Cape Town Intl

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 26/10

06:35-07:35

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£380

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Fri 13/11

08:20-17:25

3 stops55h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£387
Fastest return journey

LondonCape Town

LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

06:50-20:20

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£414

LondonCape Town

LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

09:40-22:10

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£414

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Sun 15/11

19:45-13:00

3 stops39h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£427

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Tue 6/10

19:50-13:00

3 stops40h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£440

LondonCape Town

LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 27/10

08:40-17:25

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£458

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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 15 hours 55 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 Friday (5 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 £460
British Airways
British Airways
From £700
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £651
KLM
KLM
From £425

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Cape Town are Turkish Airlines, Condor 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
2,086 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
2,086 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,086 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
694 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,086 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
2,086 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
1,043 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,086 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
8,239 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,086 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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, Turkish Airlines 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 £34, while return flights cost around £57.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around £209, however they can be found for as little as £57.

  • 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 5 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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