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£116+ Direct flights from Cape Town

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CPT — LHR
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
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 31 October 2025.

Sat 31/113:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Tue 3/208:20ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 28/10£116
Tue 17/213:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Sat 21/215:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 29/10£117
Mon 26/109:45CPT - VFA
Nonstop2h 55mAirlink
Wed 4/213:25VFA - CPT
Nonstop3h 05mAirlink
Deal found 28/10£346
Sun 1/209:45CPT - VFA
Nonstop2h 55mAirlink
Mon 2/213:25VFA - CPT
Nonstop3h 05mAirlink
Deal found 30/10£353
Sat 18/409:45CPT - VFA
Nonstop2h 55mAirlink
Tue 21/413:25VFA - CPT
Nonstop3h 05mAirlink
Deal found 30/10£362
Thu 16/409:45CPT - VFA
Nonstop2h 55mAirlink
Thu 23/413:25VFA - CPT
Nonstop3h 05mAirlink
Deal found 30/10£434
Fri 9/109:45CPT - VFA
Nonstop2h 55mAirlink
Fri 16/113:25VFA - CPT
Nonstop3h 05mAirlink
Deal found 30/10£473
Tue 18/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£480
Thu 26/209:45CPT - VFA
Nonstop2h 55mAirlink
Fri 27/213:25VFA - CPT
Nonstop3h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10£482
Tue 3/209:45CPT - VFA
Nonstop2h 55mAirlink
Mon 9/213:25VFA - CPT
Nonstop3h 05mAirlink
Deal found 30/10£494
Thu 18/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 7/120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 30/10£513
Sun 14/1209:45CPT - VFA
Nonstop2h 55mAirlink
Sun 21/1213:25VFA - CPT
Nonstop3h 05mAirlink
Deal found 30/10£513

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

13:00-14:35

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sat 21/2

08:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£116

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

13:00-14:35

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Tue 3/2

08:20-10:00

Nonstop1h 40m

£116

Cape TownVictoria Falls

CPT - VFA

CPTVFA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

09:45-12:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Victoria Falls

Fri 13/2

13:25-16:30

Nonstop3h 05m

£345

Cape TownVictoria Falls

CPT - VFA

CPTVFA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

09:45-12:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Victoria Falls

Wed 4/2

13:25-16:30

Nonstop3h 05m

£346

Cape TownVictoria Falls

CPT - VFA

CPTVFA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

09:45-12:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Victoria Falls

Mon 2/2

13:25-16:30

Nonstop3h 05m

£353

Cape TownVictoria Falls

CPT - VFA

CPTVFA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

09:45-12:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Victoria Falls

Tue 21/4

13:25-16:30

Nonstop3h 05m

£362

Cape TownVictoria Falls

CPT - VFA

CPTVFA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

09:45-12:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Victoria Falls

Sat 25/4

13:25-16:30

Nonstop3h 05m

£362

Cape TownVictoria Falls

CPT - VFA

CPTVFA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

09:45-12:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Victoria Falls

Tue 21/4

13:25-16:30

Nonstop3h 05m

£362

Cape TownVictoria Falls

CPT - VFA

CPTVFA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

09:45-12:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Victoria Falls

Sat 25/4

13:25-16:30

Nonstop3h 05m

£362

Cape TownVictoria Falls

CPT - VFA

CPTVFA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

09:45-12:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Victoria Falls

Sat 25/4

13:25-16:30

Nonstop3h 05m

£362

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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, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic 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
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
671 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £244. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cape Town, you can expect to pay around £278.

  • 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 4h 32m 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 40m).

  • 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, February is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, February offers travelers the most options.

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