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RDU — CPT
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest British Airways flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable British Airways flight options available from United Kingdom to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 27 July 2026.

Fri 21/822:30
LHR
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CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Fri 25/918:50
CPT
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LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 23/7£670
Wed 26/822:30
LHR
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CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Fri 25/918:50
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 23/7£700
Wed 26/822:30
LHR
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CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Wed 23/918:50
CPT
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LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 23/7£730

Flights to Cape Town with British Airways at a glance

Find detailed information about British Airways flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town. Explore the options provided by British Airways to plan your journey from United Kingdom to Cape Town. Data last updated 27 July 2026.

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,060

Return from

£669

One-way from

£481
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  • 23h 50m total
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  • 24h 15m total
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How long is the flight to Cape Town with British Airways?

On average, British Airways flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town take 13 hours 48 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in the United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

British Airways weekly flight availability to Cape Town

The most flights to Cape Town operated by British Airways are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town with British Airways?

The best time to book a flight to Cape Town with British Airways is 43 days before departure. On average, fares are higher if you book 1 day before departure.

FAQs about flights to Cape Town with British Airways

  • Which airport do British Airways flights arrive at when travelling to Cape Town?

    British Airways flights on this route tend to land at Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • Is British Airways the cheapest airline for a flight to Cape Town?

    Flight prices will depend on factors like date, time, and cabin class, so it is worth comparing flights before booking. Based on Cheapflights data, the cheapest average return price for flights to Cape Town tends to be with FlySafair.

  • Are there alternative airlines other than British Airways that fly to Cape Town?

    Norse Atlantic UK, Ethiopian Air and KLM all fly to Cape Town and offer an alternative to British Airways.

  • How much is a British Airways flight to Cape Town?

    The average price for a return flight with British Airways is £984, while a one-way flight costs around £829.

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6.5

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.7

Food

6.4

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