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Cheap flights from England to Cape Town from £259

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
20 Jun — 27 Jun1
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 21 May 2026.

Thu 21/509:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 23/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/5£473
Wed 25/1122:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 13/1222:00
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/5£473
Fri 25/909:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Thu 1/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 21/5£483
Sat 23/509:05
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 25/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£502
Fri 25/909:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Fri 2/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 17/5£506
Fri 25/909:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 3/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 17/5£512
Mon 18/509:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/518:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£515
Wed 30/909:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Thu 8/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£523
Fri 25/909:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 10/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£524
Wed 25/1119:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/1209:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£555
Tue 26/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 6/613:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/5£572
Sun 24/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 5/613:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/5£573

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 21 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£483

One-way from

£259

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£604

Good round-trip deal

£544 or less

Good one-way deal

£251 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 25/9-1/10
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 15m total
  • England to Cape Town
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 30/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 25m total
  • England to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 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 21 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

Mon 15/6

06:00-14:10

3 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

13:50-17:40

3 stops28h 50m

£684

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 9/6

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

14:35-08:30

2 stops18h 55m

£708

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 14/6

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£713

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 31/5

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

14:35-06:20

1 stop16h 45m

£715

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

Tue 9/6

15:15-13:45

2 stops21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

14:35-14:35

2 stops25h 00m

£737

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

Tue 16/6

06:00-13:45

3 stops30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

13:50-17:40

3 stops28h 50m

£737

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 31/5

10:35-21:25

1 stop33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/7

23:15-08:35

1 stop34h 20m

£763

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 28/10

08:40-10:30

1 stop23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

12:35-05:55

1 stop19h 20m

£769

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 14/10

08:10-10:15

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

13:15-06:40

1 stop18h 25m

£769

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 17/6

10:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/7

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

£769

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Cape Town (average of £567). Flying from England to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,064). 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 21 May 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 21 May 2026.

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from England to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from England to Cape Town is 22 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 £708, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from England in 18h 15m. The distance from England to Cape Town is about 6158 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 Virgin Atlantic (£207), Norse Atlantic UK (£220), 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 Stansted - Cape Town Intl and London City - 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 (94%), China Eastern (94%), Delta( 94%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from England to Cape Town is £543. On average you can expect to pay £1,324. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for £388.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Cape Town (average of £567). Flying from England to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,064). 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 21 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£284Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£330Average£960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£349Average£526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£386Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£418Average£733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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A.P.G.Cheapest£432Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapest£443Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£450Average£724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hahn AirCheapest£467Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£526Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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