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LON — CPT
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from London to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 February 2026.
Wed 11/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 17/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/2£528
Tue 3/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
3 stops28h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2£529
Mon 27/420:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 16/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 10/2£529
Mon 16/220:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 18/208:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/2£530
Wed 4/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 11/308:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/2£530
Wed 29/406:15
STN
-
CPT
1 stop28h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 13/516:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop25h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2£531
Mon 9/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 18/323:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/2£531
Mon 16/210:20
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/208:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£531
Wed 15/410:50
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/416:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2£532
Tue 3/317:15
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 24/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/2£532
Thu 12/1111:45
LHR
-
CPT
3 stops23h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 15/1114:25
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2£533
Tue 26/517:45
STN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 12/616:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2£533
Best flights from London to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 February 2026.
Wed 10/610:50
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 15/616:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop25h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2£534
Mon 11/509:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
A.P.G.
Thu 14/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
A.P.G.
Deal found 9/2£565
Mon 20/420:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 11/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/2£582
Thu 26/208:40
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/312:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/2£585
Thu 26/208:40
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£585
Tue 21/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/415:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop16h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2£590
Mon 13/410:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 40m
British Airways
Wed 6/513:00
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£667
Tue 3/318:55
LCY
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
KLM
Wed 29/423:15
CPT
-
LCY
1 stop20h 15m
KLM
Deal found 11/2£696
Thu 28/518:30
LCY
-
CPT
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 2/617:55
CPT
-
LCY
1 stop15h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/2£745
Wed 10/607:00
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 15/616:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2£539
Tue 3/317:05
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/416:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£599
Thu 7/510:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 23/515:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2£609
Tue 3/317:05
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop16h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/516:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2£559
Wed 15/413:40
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 50m
British Airways
Wed 6/513:00
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£667
Wed 10/606:15
STN
-
CPT
1 stop28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/609:55
CPT
-
STN
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£607
Tue 14/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/513:50
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2£610
Sat 7/319:20
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/319:00
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/2£679
Tue 14/409:20
LCY
-
CPT
1 stop19h 30m
KLM
Wed 29/423:15
CPT
-
LCY
1 stop18h 25m
KLM
Deal found 10/2£707
Sun 19/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/513:50
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2£610
Thu 30/413:10
LCY
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/517:55
CPT
-
LCY
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£618
Wed 6/517:45
STN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/516:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop25h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2£624
Mon 13/415:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop19h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/513:00
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2£691
Sun 3/513:45
LCY
-
CPT
1 stop15h 05m
KLM
Tue 12/523:15
CPT
-
LCY
1 stop19h 05m
KLM
Deal found 10/2£707
Thu 9/417:45
STN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/416:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2£624
Wed 29/421:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 20/513:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2£629
Wed 10/618:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/616:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£643
Tue 5/510:00
LCY
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
KLM
Tue 19/523:15
CPT
-
LCY
1 stop20h 15m
KLM
Deal found 12/2£708
Thu 16/417:45
STN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 1/516:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2£624
Tue 16/620:15
LCY
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
KLM
Tue 14/723:15
CPT
-
LCY
1 stop19h 05m
KLM
Deal found 11/2£709
Mon 27/418:30
LCY
-
CPT
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/522:25
CPT
-
LCY
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£654
Direct flights from London to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from London to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 13 February 2026.
Mon 27/420:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 16/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 10/2£529
Wed 4/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 11/308:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/2£530
Tue 3/317:15
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 24/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/2£532
Tue 3/317:15
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Hahn Air
Thu 5/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Hahn Air
Deal found 11/2£534
Mon 11/509:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 16/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/2£541
Mon 11/509:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
A.P.G.
Mon 18/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
A.P.G.
Deal found 10/2£541
Wed 4/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Thu 12/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/2£544
Wed 11/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 24/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/2£545
Tue 10/317:15
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 24/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/2£546
Mon 11/509:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 25/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/2£546
Tue 3/317:15
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
A.P.G.
Thu 5/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
A.P.G.
Deal found 11/2£549
Sat 14/322:20
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 50m
British Airways
Sun 29/318:50
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£809
Last-minute flights from London to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from London to Cape Town. Data last updated 13 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 16/220:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 18/208:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/2£530
Mon 16/210:20
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/208:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£531
Tue 3/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
3 stops28h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2£529
Tue 3/317:15
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 24/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/2£532
Tue 3/317:15
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Hahn Air
Thu 5/312:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Hahn Air
Deal found 11/2£534
Tue 3/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Thu 19/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/2£535
Tue 3/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 24/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/2£536
Wed 4/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 11/308:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/2£530
Wed 4/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 16/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2£534
Sun 8/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Fri 13/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2£535
Mon 9/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 18/323:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/2£531
Wed 11/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 17/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/2£528
One-way flights from London to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from London to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 February 2026.
Tue 12/516:20
STN
-
CPT
2 stops51h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£296
Thu 19/210:20
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/2£296
Mon 16/310:20
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop17h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2£297
Thu 7/516:15
STN
-
CPT
2 stops51h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£298
Mon 23/210:20
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop17h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/2£298
Mon 11/513:20
STN
-
CPT
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£299
Thu 7/521:40
LTN
-
CPT
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£299
Mon 2/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/2£299
Fri 24/418:15
STN
-
CPT
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2£304
Mon 2/310:20
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop17h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2£310
Mon 27/411:00
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2£310
Tue 17/217:15
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/2£312
Find flight deals from London to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 February 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 13 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Cape Town that are best for you.
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London
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Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
LondonCape Town
STN - CPT
STNCPT
London Stansted
Wed 10/6
10:50-11:50
1 stop24h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 15/6
16:35-16:50
1 stop25h 15m
£534
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Wed 10/6
07:00-11:50
1 stop27h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 15/6
16:35-09:55
1 stop18h 20m
£539
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 3/3
17:05-11:50
1 stop16h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 7/5
16:35-16:40
1 stop25h 05m
£559
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 11/5
09:00-21:30
Nonstop11h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 14/5
23:30-10:15
Nonstop11h 45m
£565
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 20/4
20:30-09:00
Nonstop11h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/5
23:30-10:15
Nonstop11h 45m
£582
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Thu 26/2
08:40-17:25
1 stop30h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/3
12:35-12:35
1 stop26h 00m
£585
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Thu 26/2
08:40-17:25
1 stop30h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/3
12:30-22:15
Nonstop11h 45m
£585
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 21/4
10:10-13:00
1 stop25h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 29/4
15:25-06:25
1 stop16h 00m
£590
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 3/3
17:05-17:20
2 stops22h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 29/4
16:35-13:10
1 stop21h 35m
£599
LondonCape Town
STN - CPT
STNCPT
London Stansted
Wed 10/6
06:15-11:50
1 stop28h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 15/6
09:55-16:50
2 stops31h 55m
£607
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Best time to book a flight from London to Cape Town
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from London with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.
The price you pay for your flight from London 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 is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Cape Town?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of £258). Flying from London 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 LON to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from London 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 13 February 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Cape Town as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from London to Cape Town
Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 13 February 2026.
The most flights from LON to CPT are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Cape Town?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from London to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from London to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £434.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 53m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.
How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 13 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Cape Town, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andNorse Atlantic UK. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London?
For a flight from London to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 13 inbound flights from London per day. 16 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?
A quick flight from London to Cape Town can take about 11h 30m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £565. The distance from London to Cape Town is about 5988 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Cape Town round-trip?
Flying on FlySafair is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £82. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Norse Atlantic UK, with the lowest prices starting at £322 and £342, respectively. FlySafair is 88% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Norse Atlantic UK, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £173. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and A.P.G., as they are both options that can get you from London to Cape Town for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from London to Cape Town?
While some choose either London City - Cape Town Intl or London Stansted - Cape Town Intl, London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from London to Cape Town.
What are the most reliable airlines from London to Cape Town?
Consider Scandinavian Airlines (93%), China Eastern (93%) or Delta (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to Cape Town.
What are the cheapest flights from London to Cape Town?
The cheapest flight price from London to Cape Town is £646. On average you can expect to pay £1,938. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for £507.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Cape Town?
Flights departing from London and landing in Cape Town stopover in Addis Ababa most frequently. Amsterdam follows Addis Ababa in terms of the most common stopover location on London to Cape Town flights. Nairobi comes next as the third most popular stopover location for London to Cape Town flights.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Amsterdam?
Most Amsterdam visitors opt to spend their time at De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg. De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg can be accessed by travelling approximately 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.3 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Those landing in Amsterdam looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £33 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Cape Town flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from London to Cape Town is Dubai. Johannesburg follows Dubai in terms of the least common stopover location on London to Cape Town flights. Johannesburg is followed by Paris in terms of the least popular stopover location for London to Cape Town flights.
Can I find deals for flights from London to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 London to Cape Town?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of £258). Flying from London 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from London to Cape Town?
When you book a flight to Cape Town from London, you will have to book a one-stop flight as there are no direct flights available along this route. The most popular airlines offering these flights are Qatar and Lufthansa. Lufthansa have a firm eye on eco-friendly travel and have several programs in place to combat the damage flying does to the environment. They are strict about planning routes and monitoring fuel consumption, especially on longer flights such as this one. All their planes are flying with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or SAF, to reduce CO2 emissions. Onboard, you will see avoidance and reduction of plastic produces, while the company focuses on reducing noise pollution by flying quieter air crafts that put out 95% less noise during take-off and landing.
How to fly more sustainably from London to Cape Town?
Flights that support sustainable travel can be complemented by the individual traveller. Firstly, remember that economy class seats contribute 50% less to your personal carbon footprint. Luxury comes at the cost of your planet. Another way you, as a passenger can contribute, is to make sure you have packed your bags with weight reduction in mind. Tips for how to pack light, include wearing neutral colours so you are able to mix and match fewer items. Only pack items of clothes you frequently wear. Lastly, research where you will be able to get laundry done during your trip so you can be confident taking less clothes with you.
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