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£52+ Direct flights from Cape Town

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CPT — LHR
31 May — 7 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

12:35-13:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 20/6

20:35-22:00

Nonstop1h 25m

£109

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

10:55-12:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 15/6

20:35-22:00

Nonstop1h 25m

£113
Fastest return journey

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

06:10-07:20

Nonstop1h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 24/9

18:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£116

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

17:10-18:20

Nonstop1h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 9/8

18:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£129

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/8

06:10-07:20

Nonstop1h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 10/8

07:55-09:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£132

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

06:25-08:00

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sat 6/6

10:10-11:50

Nonstop1h 40m

£157

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

05:45-07:20

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Thu 18/6

08:35-10:20

Nonstop1h 45m

£157

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

06:40-08:15

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sat 20/6

08:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£178

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

00:10-10:55

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Thu 19/11

09:40-23:10

Nonstop11h 30m

£582

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

00:10-10:55

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 14/10

09:40-22:10

Nonstop11h 30m

£622

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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
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,926 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
688 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,964 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,937 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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 £329. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cape Town, you can expect to pay around £404.

  • 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 40m 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, 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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