Cheap flights from Portsmouth to Cape Town from £578

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 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Portsmouth to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portsmouth to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.

Wed 31/1217:30SOU - CPT
3 stops42h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 12/114:25CPT - SOU
3 stops28h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/11£1,076
Sun 21/1218:05SOU - CPT
2 stops57h 45mKLM
Sun 28/1223:45CPT - SOU
1 stop19h 40mKLM
Deal found 6/11£1,099
Sat 20/1217:30SOU - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Sat 27/1208:00CPT - SOU
1 stop26h 50mKLM
Deal found 5/11£1,304
Wed 24/1217:30SOU - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Mon 12/123:45CPT - SOU
1 stop35h 05mKLM
Deal found 5/11£1,354
Sun 21/1209:30SOU - CPT
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1217:15CPT - SOU
3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£1,392
Sat 20/1212:40SOU - CPT
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1207:55CPT - SOU
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£1,405
Wed 24/1217:30SOU - CPT
3 stops42h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 12/114:25CPT - SOU
3 stops28h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/11£1,454
Thu 18/1214:15SOU - CPT
3 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/106:05CPT - SOU
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£1,576

Cheap flight deals from Portsmouth to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portsmouth to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£1,076

One-way from

£578

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£603
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 31/12-12/1
  • 6 total stops
  • 70h 45m total
  • Portsmouth to Cape Town
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 21/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 05m total
  • Portsmouth to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£86 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (£59 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 31/3

20:00-10:50

2 stops37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

13:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£1,012

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 2/4

09:10-10:50

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

13:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£1,023

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 2/4

09:10-10:50

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

13:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£1,023

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 1/4

09:10-10:50

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

13:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£1,023

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 31/3

09:10-10:50

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

13:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£1,038

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 1/4

09:10-10:50

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

13:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£1,049

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 2/4

09:10-10:50

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

13:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£1,049

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 31/12

17:30-13:35

3 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

14:25-17:05

3 stops28h 40m

£1,076

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 3/4

20:00-10:50

2 stops37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

13:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£1,081

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 3/4

20:00-10:50

2 stops37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

13:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£1,081

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Best time to book a flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town (average of £266). Flying from Portsmouth to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £680). 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 P0R to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Portsmouth 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 7 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Portsmouth to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portsmouth to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Portsmouth to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Portsmouth to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Portsmouth to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Portsmouth 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 7 November 2025.

The most flights from P0R to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 7 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM from Portsmouth to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Portsmouth; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Portsmouth per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 16 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Portsmouth. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

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

    Departing from Portsmouth to Cape Town will take you 37h 50m. There are 5988 mi between Portsmouth and Cape Town.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Portsmouth to Cape Town are Scandinavian Airlines (100%), China Eastern (100%) and Delta (100%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town? While on average our users pay £2,003, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £715. The most popular route (Southampton Eastleigh - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £763.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town (average of £266). Flying from Portsmouth to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £680). 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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Hahn AirCheapest£460Average£754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£485Average£758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest£497Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£502Average£841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£507Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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