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Cheap flights from England to Cape Town from £249

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from England to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from England to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from England to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Sun 20/918:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops19h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 27/915:25
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1£519
Wed 4/318:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/413:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1£526
Fri 4/918:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 18/913:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1£528
Sun 14/618:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 23/615:25
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1£530
Sun 11/1018:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 20/1015:25
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1£531
Tue 20/110:00
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/112:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£534
Mon 13/410:50
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/416:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£535
Wed 4/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 11/308:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 21/1£535
Thu 23/417:45
STN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/516:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop25h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£535
Tue 24/1113:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 50m
Lufthansa
Thu 3/1209:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£535
Sun 1/1110:45
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop18h 55m
Lufthansa
Thu 26/1109:30
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop26h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£535
Wed 21/120:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 3/212:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 21/1£535

Find flight deals from England to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for England to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£526

One-way from

£249

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£651

Good round-trip deal

£493 or less

Good one-way deal

£317 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/3-3/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • England to Cape Town
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10/5
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 05m total
  • England to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from England to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2026.
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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£536

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 2/3

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£548

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 13/2

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£548

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 9/2

10:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

£549

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 8/6

10:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

16:35-16:50

1 stop25h 15m

£564

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Wed 3/6

06:15-11:50

1 stop28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

16:35-16:50

1 stop25h 15m

£564

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

17:15-06:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£574

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Fri 8/5

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

£582

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 8/3

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

13:50-05:40

1 stop17h 50m

£583

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 8/2

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

15:25-06:20

1 stop15h 55m

£584

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Best time to book a flight from England to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from England to Cape Town

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Cape Town (average of £225). Flying from England to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £653). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ENG to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from England to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 January 2026.

When flying from England to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from England to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from England to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 January 2026.

The most flights from GBENG to CPT are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from England to Cape Town?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from England to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from England. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from England to Cape Town?

    For as low as £536, Norse Atlantic UK can have you in Cape Town from England in 11h 30m. The distance from England to Cape Town is about 5988 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from England to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from England to Cape Town are Norse Atlantic UK (£175), Virgin Atlantic (£206), and Hahn Air (£221).

  • What are the most popular routes from England to Cape Town?

    The most popular flight routes from England to Cape Town are London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl, London City - Cape Town Intl and London Stansted - Cape Town Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from England to Cape Town?

    Before booking your flight to Cape Town from England, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Scandinavian Airlines (90%), China Eastern (90%), Delta( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from England to Cape Town?

    The cheapest flight price from England to Cape Town is £206. On average you can expect to pay £1,873. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for £477.

  • Can I find deals for flights from England to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on England to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from England to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from England to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from England to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from England to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Cape Town (average of £225). Flying from England to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £653). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from England to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from England to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest£84Average£91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£310Average£866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£346Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£399Average£764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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A.P.G.Cheapest£431Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£435Average£755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£437Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hahn AirCheapest£457Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapest£484Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£492Average£784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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