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£59+ Direct flights from Cape Town

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CPT — LHR
11 May — 18 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

06:05-07:40

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Fri 29/5

08:15-10:00

Nonstop1h 45m

£111

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

16:20-18:35

Nonstop2h 15m

£135

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

16:20-18:35

Nonstop2h 15m

£137

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/8

18:25-20:30

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

£141
Fastest return journey

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

06:40-08:15

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sun 31/5

08:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£144

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

£146

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

07:00-09:05

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

07:30-09:45

Nonstop2h 15m

£147

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

£147

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

08:00-10:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

06:30-08:40

Nonstop2h 10m

£153

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

£158

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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, 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
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

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
3,554 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

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?
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

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
7.5
Good
685 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

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
7,909 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

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
7,871 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

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 £431. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cape Town, you can expect to pay around £369.

  • 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 38m 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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