Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town from £227

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
18 out — 25 out1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 setembro 2025.

Round-trip from

£413

One-way from

£227

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£704

Good round-trip deal

£410 or less

Good one-way deal

£269 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 8/11-27/11
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to Cape Town
16/11
  • 16/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town Intl.

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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 setembro 2025.

sáb 8/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
qui 27/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/9£413
dom 2/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
dom 9/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/9£413
sáb 4/1009:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
qui 9/1000:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 17/9£415
seg 10/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
sáb 29/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 17/9£417
qua 12/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
qua 19/1108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/9£420
dom 5/1009:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
sáb 25/1000:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/9£421
dom 5/1009:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
qui 23/1000:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 17/9£421
ter 11/1117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
ter 25/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/9£423
sáb 1/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
sáb 8/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 17/9£424
dom 2/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
qui 6/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 17/9£427
seg 3/1120:35GLA - CPT
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
ter 2/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9£457
sex 5/1213:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
qua 24/1209:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 17/9£477

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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

sex 28/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

dom 21/12

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£446

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

sex 3/10

21:20-21:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

sex 10/10

23:55-19:50

1 stop20h 55m

£492

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

ter 4/11

07:00-06:45

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

seg 1/12

12:30-20:05

1 stop33h 35m

£498

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

dom 1/3

17:05-11:50

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

ter 31/3

16:40-13:00

1 stop21h 20m

£560

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

sáb 29/11

12:05-07:30

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

qua 10/12

09:00-21:40

1 stop14h 40m

£562

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

dom 2/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

dom 9/11

13:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

£584

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

qua 19/11

19:30-05:50

2 stops32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

sex 5/12

07:55-16:20

2 stops34h 25m

£586

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

seg 6/10

21:50-13:45

3 stops38h 55m

Cape Town Intl

seg 20/10

23:45-10:30

Nonstop11h 45m

£589

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

qua 29/10

09:00-10:55

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

qua 19/11

09:00-18:00

1 stop35h 00m

£593

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

ter 3/3

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

qua 18/3

14:35-05:40

1 stop17h 05m

£613

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/9

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from United Kingdom to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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 setembro 2025.

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 setembro 2025.

The most flights from GB0 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).

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 setembro 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.1
Good

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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?

    Norse Atlantic UK, Turkish Airlines, and SWISS can get you from United Kingdom to Cape Town in just under 11h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 55m. 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 (£278), SWISS (£397), and Qatar Airways (£397).

  • What are the most popular routes 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: American Airlines (70%), Finnair (70%), Iberia (70%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £1,826 for a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is £663 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at £500.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from United Kingdom to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest£83Average£89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£326Average£856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£340Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£392Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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A.P.G.Cheapest£407Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£422Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£465Average£772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest£477Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£486Average£730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapest£487Average£719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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