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Cheap flights from England to Cape Town from £271

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
30 Jul — 6 Aug1
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 30 June 2026.

Thu 8/1021:25
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1000:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£544
Sat 26/913:15
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£568
Tue 27/1007:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Thu 12/1111:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 27/6£569
Sun 27/917:40
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£570
Thu 10/920:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/917:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£572
Wed 25/1120:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sun 6/1211:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 28/6£572
Wed 28/1019:05
LCY
-
CPT
1 stop13h 45m
SWISS
Wed 11/1109:25
CPT
-
LCY
1 stop25h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 27/6£573
Sat 10/1009:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 24/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 27/6£573
Tue 1/918:20
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/900:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£574
Sun 18/1009:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 21/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 27/6£574
Sun 29/1110:25
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop22h 20m
Condor
Thu 24/1218:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 00m
Condor
Deal found 28/6£575
Mon 28/915:35
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop14h 50m
Condor
Mon 5/1017:45
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop26h 05m
Condor
Deal found 28/6£576

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 30 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£544

One-way from

£271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£766

Good round-trip deal

£551 or less

Good one-way deal

£354 or less
8/10-16/10
  • 8/10-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 30m total
  • England to Cape Town
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15/8
  • 15/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 05m 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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LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 27/9

10:00-22:10

Nonstop11h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

00:10-10:55

Nonstop11h 45m

£667

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Thu 3/9

09:15-09:30

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

17:55-08:40

1 stop15h 45m

£684

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 11/11

08:55-10:50

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/12

09:25-18:00

1 stop34h 35m

£703

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 8/10

10:10-14:10

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

15:10-06:20

1 stop16h 10m

£716

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 1/11

10:00-13:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/11

13:50-05:40

1 stop17h 50m

£735

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Wed 25/11

10:55-12:05

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/12

17:20-09:55

1 stop18h 35m

£737

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 15/10

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

13:50-05:40

1 stop17h 50m

£737

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 1/9

05:55-21:25

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

23:15-13:15

1 stop15h 00m

£740

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Sat 14/11

12:20-07:35

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/3

09:30-08:40

2 stops25h 10m

£741

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 26/9

17:30-05:50

1 stop35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

23:15-10:10

1 stop35h 55m

£741

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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 £1,102). 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 30 June 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 30 June 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 £715, Lufthansa can have you in Cape Town from England in 18h 40m. 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 (£210), Norse Atlantic UK (£223), and Hahn Air (£224).

  • 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 Gatwick - 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 (100%), China Eastern (100%), Delta( 100%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from England to Cape Town is £672. On average you can expect to pay £2,316. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for £607.

  • 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 £1,102). 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 30 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest£187Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£288Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£334Average£981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£351Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£391Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£424Average£752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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A.P.G.Cheapest£438Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapest£449Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£458Average£750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hahn AirCheapest£473Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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