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£361+ Cheap flights to Cape Town

— CPT
12 Nov — 19 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cape Town in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cape Town

Sun 29/1106:30 -
2 stops27h 35m
Tue 15/1217:15 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 10/10£534
Mon 23/1121:30 -
2 stops32h 05m
Mon 30/1111:30 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 9/10£535
Tue 1/1209:40 -
2 stops46h 55m
Tue 15/1223:10 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 12/10£536
Sat 31/1022:30 -
3 stops36h 10m
Thu 12/1111:30 -
Nonstop11h 55m
Deal found 11/10£538
Tue 3/1110:00 -
1 stop26h 10m
Mon 9/1113:50 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 12/10£540
Thu 26/1108:50 -
2 stops20h 45m
Sun 13/1211:20 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 11/10£540
Tue 24/1121:10 -
2 stops35h 15m
Tue 1/1223:10 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 10/10£541
Mon 2/1110:50 -
2 stops34h 10m
Mon 9/1117:15 -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 12/10£542
Wed 11/1117:55 -
1 stop16h 10m
Sat 14/1100:55 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 12/10£542
Fri 13/1106:50 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Tue 8/1223:10 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 10/10£542
Tue 1/1207:20 -
Nonstop11h 40m
Tue 15/1223:10 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 13/10£543
Wed 18/1121:05 -
3 stops37h 35m
Mon 30/1111:30 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 12/10£544

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Return from

£534

One-way from

£361

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£681

Good round-trip deal

£527 or less

Good one-way deal

£390 or less
29/11-15/12
  • 29/11-15/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 10m total
  • London to Cape Town
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7/12-31/12
  • 7/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • London to Cape Town
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LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Wed 27/1

07:30-07:40

3 stops22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£365
Fastest return journey

LondonCape Town

LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 17/3

20:10-09:30

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£380

LondonCape Town

LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 10/12

10:45-14:05

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£398

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Thu 10/12

07:15-14:05

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£408

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Sat 12/12

16:00-14:05

2 stops20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£409

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Wed 6/1

12:15-14:00

3 stops23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£411

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Sat 2/1

07:30-14:05

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£412

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Sun 10/1

07:15-14:05

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£413

LondonCape Town

LTN London Luton - CPT Cape Town Intl

LTNCPT

London Luton

Sun 22/11

07:15-14:00

2 stops28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£419

LondonCape Town

LCY London City - CPT Cape Town Intl

LCYCPT

London City

Tue 6/4

19:15-06:40

1 stop34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£456

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Best time to book a flight to Cape Town

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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 25 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 (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 £461
British Airways
British Airways
From £704
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £644
KLM
KLM
From £426

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
2,102 reviews
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Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

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
2,102 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,102 reviews
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Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

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
7.5
Good
695 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,102 reviews
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Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

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
2,102 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

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
1,042 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,102 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

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
8,262 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,102 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

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. 15 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, SWISS 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 £213, 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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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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