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£403+ 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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CPT
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Cape Town in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2025, 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 5 July 2025.

Return from

£573

One-way from

£403

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,004

Good round-trip deal

£516 or less

Good one-way deal

£283 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 10/11-29/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • London to Cape Town
25/8
  • 25/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025
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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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 5 July 2025.

Mon 10/1111:45LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Sat 29/1108:50CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 50mKLM
Deal found 3/7£573
Mon 13/1009:10LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1016:35CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£573
Wed 12/1119:35LHR - CPT
1 stop33h 10mAir France
Wed 26/1108:50CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 4/7£573
Sat 29/1111:30LHR - CPT
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1208:05CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£574
Tue 25/1120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop33h 25mLufthansa
Tue 27/109:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 3/7£576
Thu 6/1110:05LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 13/1117:15CPT - LGW
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7£577
Sat 4/1008:25LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Fri 10/1023:55CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mA.P.G.
Deal found 3/7£580
Fri 15/819:00LCY - CPT
2 stops37h 45mKLM
Sun 7/918:25CPT - LCY
2 stops26h 15mKLM
Deal found 4/7£581
Mon 1/911:25LGW - CPT
1 stop33h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 30/923:30CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/7£587
Sat 25/1008:25LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 27/1012:00CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 4/7£588
Sun 2/1110:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/1115:25CPT - LGW
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7£600
Wed 5/1108:40LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 20/1112:35CPT - LGW
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7£608

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

11:45-06:10

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

08:50-07:40

2 stops24h 50m

£573

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 13/10

09:10-21:45

Nonstop11h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/10

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

£573

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

19:35-06:45

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

08:50-21:25

1 stop14h 35m

£573

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 29/11

11:30-06:45

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

08:05-20:50

1 stop14h 45m

£574

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 25/11

20:15-07:40

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

£576

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 6/11

10:05-11:50

1 stop23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

17:15-22:35

1 stop31h 20m

£577

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 4/10

08:25-20:55

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

23:55-10:45

Nonstop11h 50m

£580

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Fri 15/8

19:00-09:45

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

18:25-19:40

2 stops26h 15m

£581

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

11:25-22:10

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

23:30-06:55

1 stop32h 25m

£587

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 25/10

08:25-20:55

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

12:00-21:45

Nonstop11h 45m

£588

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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 June 2025.

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 11 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 15 hours 51 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Cape Town are FlySafair, Emirates and Norse Atlantic UK.

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 5 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM, andAir France 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

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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, 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 £27, while return flights cost around £59.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around £153, however they can be found for as little as £80.

  • 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 20 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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