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

The price you pay for your flight to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cape Town. CPT handles an average of 4 flights per day from London. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 16 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

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

Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost £28, while return flights cost around £46.

How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around £149, however they can be found for as little as £62.

Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 30 minutes).

Does Cape Town Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 mi away from Cape Town Intl).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Cape Town are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and KLM.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from London to Cape Town takes 15 hours 8 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Cape Town

The most flights from London to Cape Town are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Cape Town are FlySafair, Emirates and Norse Atlantic UK.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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Average price	£668
Good round-trip deal	£422 or less
Good one-way deal	£267 or less

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Mon 3/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Mon 17/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£414

Tue 4/1117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£415

Mon 3/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 21/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£416

Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 2/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 2/10£416

Wed 26/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£417

Tue 25/1117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 9/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£418

Tue 28/1017:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 5/1108:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£419

Tue 28/1017:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 4/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£419

Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 2/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£422

Mon 1/1220:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 10/1208:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£424

Mon 10/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.

Mon 17/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.

Deal found 30/9£425

Tue 11/1117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.

Tue 18/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.

Deal found 30/9£425

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Discover carefully curated flight deals to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 October 2025.

Thu 27/1109:00LHR - CPT

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9£563

Tue 4/1113:30LCY - CPT

1 stop16h 00mSWISS

Thu 6/1119:50CPT - LCY

1 stop14h 55mSWISS

Deal found 2/10£590

Mon 3/1110:00LGW - CPT

1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 22/1113:50CPT - LGW

1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/10£597

Mon 8/1220:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 24/1208:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£600

Wed 12/1106:25LGW - CPT

1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/1117:15CPT - LGW

1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/9£643

Tue 4/1120:15STN - CPT

1 stop37h 25mEmirates

Thu 25/1213:40CPT - STN

1 stop30h 20mEmirates

Deal found 30/9£830

Tue 4/1120:50LTN - CPT

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1119:50CPT - LTN

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/10£578

Wed 4/314:25LHR - CPT

2 stops18h 25mSWISS

Fri 20/309:25CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 2/10£601

Mon 3/1110:00LGW - CPT

1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air

Wed 24/1209:00CPT - LGW

2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9£629

Thu 4/1217:05LGW - CPT

1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 22/1217:15CPT - LGW

1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/9£644

Sun 9/1119:20LCY - CPT

1 stop24h 45mSWISS

Fri 14/1109:00CPT - LCY

1 stop24h 55mSWISS

Deal found 2/10£611

Tue 20/118:15LCY - CPT

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/220:10CPT - LCY

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/10£637

Tue 4/1110:00LGW - CPT

2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 20/1215:25CPT - LGW

1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9£639

Wed 26/1110:15LGW - CPT

1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 8/1217:15CPT - LGW

1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/9£654

Sun 7/1209:00LHR - CPT

2 stops20h 40mSWISS

Wed 24/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 30/9£611

Thu 20/1110:20LGW - CPT

1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines

Wed 3/1217:15CPT - LGW

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/9£655

Sun 9/1118:05SEN - CPT

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1109:00CPT - SEN

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10£662

Sun 2/1110:00LGW - CPT

2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air

Mon 17/1109:00CPT - LGW

2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9£677

Thu 6/1114:05STN - CPT

1 stop19h 35mEmirates

Tue 23/1218:30CPT - STN

1 stop25h 30mEmirates

Deal found 30/9£830

Fri 6/320:05LHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Sun 15/309:25CPT - LHR

1 stop24h 40mSWISS

Deal found 1/10£629

Fri 14/1121:40LTN - CPT

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1108:00CPT - LTN

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9£664

Sat 6/1210:15LGW - CPT

1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines

Thu 15/117:15CPT - LGW

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/9£665

Sun 2/1110:00LGW - CPT

2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air

Wed 19/1109:00CPT - LGW

2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9£677

Tue 4/1120:15STN - CPT

1 stop37h 25mEmirates

Tue 23/1218:30CPT - STN

1 stop25h 30mEmirates

Deal found 30/9£830

Sat 8/1106:00LTN - CPT

3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1113:50CPT - LTN

3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/10£665

Thu 4/1216:35LHR - CPT

1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines

Wed 24/1217:15CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/9£675

Mon 3/1110:00LGW - CPT

1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 21/1215:25CPT - LGW

1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9£678

Mon 1/1214:05STN - CPT

1 stop19h 35mEmirates

Tue 23/1218:30CPT - STN

1 stop25h 30mEmirates

Deal found 2/10£832

Sun 7/1219:20LCY - CPT

1 stop24h 45mSWISS

Tue 23/1209:30CPT - LCY

2 stops29h 20mSWISS

Deal found 30/9£698

Sun 9/1118:05SEN - CPT

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1109:00CPT - SEN

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9£666

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Mon 3/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Mon 17/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£414

Tue 4/1117:15LGW - CPT

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Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£415

Mon 3/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 21/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£416

Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 2/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 2/10£416

Wed 26/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£417

Tue 25/1117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 9/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£418

Tue 28/1017:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 5/1108:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£419

Tue 28/1017:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 4/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£419

Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 2/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£422

Mon 1/1220:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 10/1208:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£424

Mon 10/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.

Mon 17/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.

Deal found 30/9£425

Tue 11/1117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.

Mon 17/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.

Deal found 30/9£425

Last-minute flights to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals to Cape Town. Data last updated 2 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 28/1017:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 5/1108:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£419

Tue 28/1017:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 4/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£419

Mon 3/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Mon 17/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£414

Mon 3/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 21/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£416

Tue 4/1117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£415

Mon 10/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.

Mon 17/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.

Deal found 30/9£425

Tue 11/1117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.

Mon 17/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.

Deal found 30/9£425

Wed 19/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 26/1108:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£424

Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 2/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 2/10£416

Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 2/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£422

Tue 25/1117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 9/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£418

Wed 26/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£417

One-way flights to Cape Town
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Fri 28/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 2/10£272

Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 30/9£274

Tue 28/1017:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 2/10£286

Tue 27/118:45STN - CPT

2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9£292

Wed 29/1020:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 2/10£297

Wed 28/106:50LTN - CPT

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9£299

Wed 25/208:30STN - CPT

2 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9£300

Tue 24/209:00LTN - CPT

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9£300

Mon 1/1220:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£300

Wed 28/108:30STN - CPT

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9£301

Tue 27/109:00LTN - CPT

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9£301

Sat 8/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 1/10£301

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