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£41+ Cheap flights from Cape Town

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CPT — LHR
1 Nov — 8 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

What to know about flights from Cape Town

Discover essential information about flights departing from Cape Town, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Cape Town airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 2 October 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

£29

Cheapest round-trip flight

£76

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Good round-trip deal

£70 or less

Good one-way deal

£38 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town Intl is currently to Durban King Shaka Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl is currently to Durban King Shaka Intl.
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On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town Intl (avg. price of £89).
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Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cape Town Intl (average return price of £61).
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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 2 October 2025.

Thu 6/1113:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Sat 8/1115:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 29/9£77
Mon 1/1217:10CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Wed 3/1218:55PLZ - CPT
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 30/9£81
Thu 6/1113:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Fri 7/1115:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 1/10£84
Mon 27/1018:40CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 20mFlySafair
Sun 2/1120:35PLZ - CPT
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 1/10£102
Mon 26/106:10CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Mon 2/215:45PLZ - CPT
1 stop7h 05mAirlink
Deal found 30/9£108
Tue 17/206:10CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Sat 21/208:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 29/9£113
Sun 1/317:10CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Thu 5/318:55PLZ - CPT
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 1/10£113
Sat 8/1120:25CPT - PLZ
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1120:35PLZ - CPT
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/9£119
Sat 15/1118:40CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 20mFlySafair
Sat 22/1109:10PLZ - CPT
1 stop9h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 1/10£124
Mon 13/1013:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Thu 16/1008:35ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 29/9£139
Sun 1/306:05CPT - PLZ
1 stop5h 50mAirlink
Sun 8/318:55PLZ - CPT
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 1/10£145
Thu 25/1217:10CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Wed 14/115:45PLZ - CPT
1 stop7h 05mAirlink
Deal found 1/10£153

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Find flights departing from Cape Town that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 2 October 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

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Heathrow

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

17:10-18:20

Nonstop1h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 3/12

18:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£81

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

18:40-20:00

Nonstop1h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 2/11

20:35-22:00

Nonstop1h 25m

£102

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

06:10-07:20

Nonstop1h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 2/2

15:45-22:50

1 stop7h 05m

£108

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

06:10-07:45

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sat 21/2

08:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£113

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

17:10-18:20

Nonstop1h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 5/3

18:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£113

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

20:25-07:35

1 stop11h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 9/11

20:35-22:00

Nonstop1h 25m

£119

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

18:40-20:00

Nonstop1h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 22/11

09:10-19:00

1 stop9h 50m

£124

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

19:50-08:25

1 stop12h 35m

East London

Sat 8/11

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

£140

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

07:00-11:55

1 stop4h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 8/3

18:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£145

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

19:50-08:25

1 stop12h 35m

East London

Fri 7/11

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

£145

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 26 September 2025.

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town (average of £289). Flying from Cape Town in August will prove the most costly (average of £574). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 28 September 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Cape Town would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Cape Town?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Cape Town: British Airways, SWISS, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Emirates. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

British Airways
British Airways
From £713
FlySafair
FlySafair
From £73
Airlink
Airlink
From £92
South African
South African
From £87

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cape Town?

If you’re flying from Cape Town, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines Johannesburg (680 flights per day), Doha (112 flights per day) and Durban (74 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From £49
London
London
From £166
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From £375
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From £39

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cape Town?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cape Town is Durban King Shaka Intl, with prices starting at £29. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From £39
George
George
From £47
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From £49
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth
From £49

Airline reviews for flights from Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 airline for your flight from Cape Town. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.
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
3,359 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
3,359 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,359 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
1,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,359 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
7.4
Good
665 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,359 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
7,443 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,359 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
7,413 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,359 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

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Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cape Town?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cape Town are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bloemfontein, Amsterdam. Throughout the year, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amsterdam, Bloemfontein are some of the top choices made by users flying from Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cape Town for as low as £29 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £430 to fly from Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Cemair, FlySafair, and South African have the cheapest prices from Cape Town. Cemair flights from Cape Town to Durban King Shaka Intl (£37), FlySafair flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein Intl (£54), and South African flights from Cape Town to Auckland Intl (£65).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Cape Town?

    Here are some of the cheapest offers we have found for the cheapest premium economy flights from Cape Town.
    Cape Town Intl to Durban from £378
    Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick Airport from £863
    Cape Town Intl to Newark Airport from £960
    Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from £966

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Cape Town?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Cape Town, consider London. Prices start at £3,758 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town is currently November; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Cape Town?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Cape Town to embark to:
    Travel from Cape Town to London from £472 round trip
    Travel from Cape Town to Pamplona from £623 round trip

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