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£135+ Direct flights from Cape Town

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CPT — LHR
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Direct flights from Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 February 2026.

Mon 23/306:00
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 20m
Cemair
Mon 30/307:50
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
Cemair
Deal found 6/2£135
Thu 19/212:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 4/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/2£510
Thu 5/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 18/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/2£515
Thu 5/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 9/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/2£530
Tue 17/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 27/420:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 8/2£546
Thu 12/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 18/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/2£550
Wed 4/308:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 10/317:15
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/2£556
Wed 4/308:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 11/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/2£557
Tue 3/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 10/317:15
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/2£565
Thu 19/212:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 14/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 8/2£619
Sun 17/518:50
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Sun 14/622:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 6/2£662
Mon 1/618:50
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Mon 8/622:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 9/2£673

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

East London

Mon 30/3

07:50-09:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£135

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£510

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 18/3

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£515

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£530

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 27/4

20:30-09:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£546

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 18/3

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£550

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

08:45-18:30

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

17:15-06:45

Nonstop11h 30m

£556

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

08:45-18:30

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 11/3

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£557

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Sat 14/3

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£619

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

18:50-05:30

Nonstop11h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

22:30-11:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£673

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights from 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 from Cape Town. Reviews last updated Cheapflights.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS from Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,867 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,723 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Cape Town. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 9 February 2026.

  • Where can you fly direct from Cape Town?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cape Town is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How much are direct flights from Cape Town?

    On average, a one-way direct flight from Cape Town will cost users approximately £263. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cape Town, you can expect to pay around £282.

  • How long is a direct flight from Cape Town?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cape Town to last approximately 3h 47m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cape Town at this time departs from Cape Town (0h 55m), while the longest leaves from Cape Town (11h 45m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cape Town?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cape Town, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, January offers travelers the most options.

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