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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town from £286

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 February 2026.

Mon 23/218:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/314:35
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops18h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/2£485
Mon 9/318:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/315:25
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2£486
Mon 2/318:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/313:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2£487
Sun 8/318:30
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/314:35
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop18h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2£489
Mon 2/318:30
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/313:50
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2£489
Wed 18/1118:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 3/1215:25
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops18h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2£491
Mon 2/318:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/314:35
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops18h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2£497
Mon 11/518:30
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop19h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 18/515:25
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2£498
Sat 23/518:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops19h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/613:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2£499
Tue 3/318:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/314:35
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops18h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2£500
Sun 22/218:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/314:35
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops18h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/2£501
Sun 22/218:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/313:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2£503

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 18 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£486

One-way from

£286

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£685

Good round-trip deal

£466 or less

Good one-way deal

£299 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/3-22/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • United Kingdom to Cape Town
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 4/3
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • United Kingdom to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 18 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

United Kingdom

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

£535

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 17/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£547

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 16/5

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

£547

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 15/5

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

£547

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 17/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

15:25-08:15

2 stops17h 50m

£547

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

17:45-11:50

1 stop16h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

16:35-21:05

1 stop29h 30m

£557

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

£569

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 1/3

13:40-21:55

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

07:55-10:10

1 stop28h 15m

£572

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 15/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£572

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

Mon 13/4

06:25-09:30

2 stops26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

08:00-12:25

2 stops29h 25m

£587

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Cape Town

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town (average of £275). Flying from United Kingdom to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £649). 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 GB to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 18 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 18 February 2026.

The most flights from GB0 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 often are flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 18 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United Kingdom 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Norse Atlantic UK
7.3
Good
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
962 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,752 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town?

    Hahn Air, Ethiopian Air, and Norse Atlantic UK can get you from United Kingdom to Cape Town in just under 11h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h. United Kingdom and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 5988 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town are Norse Atlantic UK (£174), Virgin Atlantic (£205), and Hahn Air (£219).

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

    While some choose either London Stansted - Cape Town Intl or London City - Cape Town Intl, London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from United Kingdom to Cape Town.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from United Kingdom to Cape Town on time: Scandinavian Airlines (93%), China Eastern (93%), Delta (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town?

    On average you can expect to pay £1,986 for a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is £650 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at £402.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Cape Town?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town (average of £275). Flying from United Kingdom to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £649). 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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FlySafairCheapest£83Average£90FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£324Average£880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£344Average£504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£395Average£758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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A.P.G.Cheapest£428Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£433Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£435Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hahn AirCheapest£462Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£471Average£712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapest£479Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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