Cheap Flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town from £417

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United Kingdom to Cape Town (CPT)

How far in advance should I book a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town?

Users have found that booking a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town at least 45 days early can save you up to 17% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 45 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town for as little as £532 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £598 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to Cape Town?

Flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from United Kingdom to Cape Town in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at £463.

Cheap flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town in July, August 2020

The best prices found for United Kingdom to CPT flights in July, August

3 Jul - 28 Aug

£596pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Lufthansa

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Lufthansa

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

3 Jul - 2 Oct

£633pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Lufthansa

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Lufthansa

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

9 Jul - 23 Jul

£645pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Multiple Airlines

3 STOPS

LHR

London Heathrow

United Kingdom to Cape Town 2020 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from United Kingdom found for this year

1 Dec - 13 Dec

£417pp

LHR

London Heathrow

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

5 Dec - 13 Dec

£425pp

LGW

London Gatwick

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

1 STOP

LGW

London Gatwick

5 Dec - 13 Dec

£426pp

LHR

London Heathrow

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

Direct flights to Cape Town from United Kingdom

Save time with United Kingdom to Cape Town direct flight deals

24 Nov - 8 Dec

£674pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

12 Nov - 9 Dec

£678pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

1 Dec - 19 Jan

£681pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

Last-minute flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town

Late deals on return flights to Cape Town from United Kingdom, departing today and this week

23 Jun - 30 Jun

£4469pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

South African

2 STOPS

LHR

London Heathrow

One-way flights to Cape Town from United Kingdom

The cheapest one-way flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town

10:20 - 06:55

Multiple Airlines

2 stops

43h 35m

STN - CPT

£357

Kiwi.com

10:20 - 06:55

Multiple Airlines

2 stops

43h 35m

STN - CPT

£373

Kiwi.com

10:20 - 06:55

Multiple Airlines

2 stops

43h 35m

STN - CPT

£378

Kiwi.com

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Useful info, stats and facts about United Kingdom to Cape Town flights.

Flight FAQs

From United Kingdom to Cape Town

Are flight prices decreasing from United Kingdom to Cape Town due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both United Kingdom and Cape Town for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Can I find flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town for under £500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town for under £500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on TAP AIR PORTUGAL for just £417, but on average you can expect to pay £540.

Are there direct flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town for under £700 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town under £700. A good price for a direct flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town is less than £693.

Are there last-minute flights available from United Kingdom to Cape Town for under £4500?

There are currently 1+ open flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than £4500.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from United Kingdom to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 732 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from United Kingdom to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Ethiopian Air, Iberia or Austrian Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

While some choose either London Gatwick - 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 cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town?

Looking for the cheapest flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town? While on average our users pay £660, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £422. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £137.