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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town from £370

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
27 Jun — 4 Jul1
1 adult

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 22 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£563

One-way from

£370

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£645

Good round-trip deal

£491 or less

Good one-way deal

£284 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 22/9-14/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to Cape Town
23/9
  • 23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • United Kingdom to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 22 June 2025.

Mon 22/911:25LGW - CPT
2 stops25h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 14/1023:30CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/6£563
Fri 3/1020:25LHR - CPT
2 stops36h 05mLufthansa
Sun 12/1018:05CPT - LHR
1 stop23h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 20/6£565
Mon 27/1020:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 9/1111:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 22/6£566
Wed 19/1120:45BHX - CPT
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1208:50CPT - BHX
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6£566
Wed 2/720:55LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Mon 21/723:00CPT - LHR
1 stop21h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/6£566
Wed 1/1018:30MAN - CPT
2 stops19h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 15/1014:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/6£566
Sat 22/1115:00LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1208:05CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6£567
Fri 31/1020:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Mon 10/1112:00CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 22/6£567
Thu 18/920:15BHX - CPT
1 stop24h 10mKLM
Sat 4/1007:45CPT - BHX
1 stop14h 40mKLM
Deal found 21/6£568
Sat 22/1115:00LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 45mAir France
Sat 6/1208:50CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 21/6£569
Wed 24/913:05LCY - CPT
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1018:05CPT - LCY
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£569
Wed 20/808:15MAN - CPT
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 19/1118:55CPT - MAN
1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/6£572

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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 22 June 2025.
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United Kingdom

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 22/9

11:25-13:40

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/10

23:30-06:55

1 stop32h 25m

£563

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 3/10

20:25-09:30

2 stops36h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

18:05-16:40

1 stop23h 35m

£565

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 27/10

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

£566

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 19/11

20:45-06:10

1 stop31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

08:50-21:45

1 stop14h 55m

£566

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 2/7

20:55-21:25

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

23:00-19:25

1 stop21h 25m

£566

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 1/10

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/10

14:35-08:30

2 stops18h 55m

£566

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 31/10

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

12:00-21:45

Nonstop11h 45m

£567

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 22/11

15:00-06:45

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

08:05-07:40

1 stop25h 35m

£567

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 18/9

20:15-21:25

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/10

07:45-21:25

1 stop14h 40m

£568

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 22/11

15:00-06:45

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/12

08:50-21:25

1 stop14h 35m

£569

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £1,330). 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 22 June 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 22 June 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).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 22 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Air France from United Kingdom 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

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.

  • 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 SWISS (£384), Qatar Airways (£401), and Lufthansa (£419).

  • 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 (92%), Finnair (92%), Iberia (92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £1,721 for a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is £772 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at £565.

  • 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.

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    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 £1,330). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom 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 22 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest£84Average£91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£331Average£865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£339Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£366Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£398Average£779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£429Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£472Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£493Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapest£494Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£508Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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