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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 13 May 2026.

Sun 27/909:40

LGW

-

CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

Norse Atlantic UK

Thu 8/1000:10

CPT

-

LGW

Nonstop11h 45m

Norse Atlantic UK

Deal found 8/5£514

Fri 18/909:40

LGW

-

CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

A.P.G.

Wed 7/1000:10

CPT

-

LGW

Nonstop11h 45m

A.P.G.

Deal found 12/5£514

Sun 27/909:40

LGW

-

CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

Norse Atlantic UK

Fri 9/1000:10

CPT

-

LGW

Nonstop11h 45m

Norse Atlantic UK

Deal found 8/5£519

Sun 27/909:40

LGW

-

CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

Norse Atlantic UK

Sun 11/1000:10

CPT

-

LGW

Nonstop11h 45m

Norse Atlantic UK

Deal found 8/5£520

Sun 27/909:40

LGW

-

CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

Norse Atlantic UK

Mon 12/1000:10

CPT

-

LGW

Nonstop11h 45m

Norse Atlantic UK

Deal found 8/5£537

Sun 27/909:40

LGW

-

CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

Norse Atlantic UK

Wed 14/1000:10

CPT

-

LGW

Nonstop11h 45m

Norse Atlantic UK

Deal found 8/5£538

Sun 27/909:40

LGW

-

CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

Norse Atlantic UK

Sun 4/1000:10

CPT

-

LGW

Nonstop11h 45m

Norse Atlantic UK

Deal found 10/5£539

Wed 16/909:40

LGW

-

CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

Norse Atlantic UK

Wed 30/900:10

CPT

-

LGW

Nonstop11h 45m

Norse Atlantic UK

Deal found 11/5£545

Sun 27/909:40

LGW

-

CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

Norse Atlantic UK

Sat 10/1000:10

CPT

-

LGW

Nonstop11h 45m

Norse Atlantic UK

Deal found 8/5£548

Sat 3/1009:40

LGW

-

CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

Norse Atlantic UK

Fri 9/1000:10

CPT

-

LGW

Nonstop11h 45m

Norse Atlantic UK

Deal found 10/5£550

Mon 8/622:30

LHR

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CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

British Airways

Mon 22/618:50

CPT

-

LHR

Nonstop11h 40m

British Airways

Deal found 9/5£848

Sun 25/1022:20

LHR

-

CPT

Nonstop11h 50m

British Airways

Fri 6/1120:50

CPT

-

LHR

Nonstop12h 10m

British Airways

Deal found 11/5£863

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Estimated return price

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 9/11

20:45-10:15

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

12:15-22:00

Nonstop11h 45m

£588

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

09:40-22:10

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

00:10-10:55

Nonstop11h 45m

£636

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

07:45-21:15

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

12:15-22:00

Nonstop11h 45m

£638

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 6/11

08:40-22:10

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

00:15-10:00

Nonstop11h 45m

£676

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

09:40-22:10

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

00:10-10:55

Nonstop11h 45m

£677

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 28/10

07:45-21:15

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

01:10-10:55

Nonstop11h 45m

£705

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

09:40-22:10

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

23:15-09:00

Nonstop11h 45m

£726

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 26/10

20:45-10:15

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

09:00-18:45

Nonstop11h 45m

£754

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 25/10

17:30-07:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

00:15-10:00

Nonstop11h 45m

£791

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 14/10

09:40-22:10

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

00:10-10:55

Nonstop11h 45m

£855

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andNorse Atlantic UK 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.

7.8

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

7.8

Good

7.8

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

7.8

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Norse Atlantic UK

7.2

Good

7.8

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

7.2

Good

7.8

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7.8

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

FAQ about direct flights to Cape Town

How much are direct flights to Cape Town?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Cape Town will cost users approximately £614. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cape Town, you can expect to pay around £1,304.
Which airlines fly direct to Cape Town?
At the moment, Norse Atlantic UK, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Air France, A.P.G., Hahn Air, FlySafair offer direct flights to Cape Town. Norse Atlantic UK is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Cape Town.
How long is a direct flight to Cape Town?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Cape Town to last approximately 11h 30m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cape Town at this time departs from London Heathrow Airport (11h 30m), while the longest leaves from London Heathrow Airport (11h 30m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Cape Town?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Cape Town, May is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. June may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Cape Town, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Cape Town?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Cape Town is London Gatwick Airport. A return direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town typically costs around £1,005.

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