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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 £511 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 £574 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 £454.

Cheap flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town in September, October 2020

The best prices found for United Kingdom to CPT flights in September, October
16 Oct - 31 Oct
£521pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
STN
London Stansted
16 Oct - 30 Oct
£535pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
STN
London Stansted
16 Oct - 2 Nov
£553pp
LGW
London Gatwick
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LGW
London Gatwick

United Kingdom to Cape Town 2020 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from United Kingdom found for this year
16 Oct - 31 Oct
£521pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
STN
London Stansted
16 Oct - 30 Oct
£535pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
STN
London Stansted
29 Nov - 19 Dec
£551pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
STN
London Stansted

Direct flights to Cape Town from United Kingdom

Save time with United Kingdom to Cape Town direct flight deals
17 Mar - 25 Mar
£605pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Virgin Atlantic
Direct
LHR
London Heathrow
11 Jan - 25 Jan
£608pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Virgin Atlantic
Direct
LHR
London Heathrow
11 Jan - 22 Feb
£609pp
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
5 Oct - 31 Oct
£634pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
6 Oct - 14 Oct
£636pp
LHR
London Heathrow
British Airways
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
British Airways
Direct
LHR
London Heathrow
7 Oct - 27 Jan
£637pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow

One-way flights to Cape Town from United Kingdom

The cheapest one-way flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town
15:50 - 06:20
Multiple Airlines
2 stops
36h 30m
LGW - CPT
Multiple Airlines
£322
Kiwi.com
16:50 - 07:20
Multiple Airlines
2 stops
36h 30m
LGW - CPT
Multiple Airlines
£324
Kiwi.com
17:50 - 06:55
Multiple Airlines
2 stops
36h 05m
LTN - CPT
Multiple Airlines
£331
Kiwi.com

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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 £600 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £521, but on average you can expect to pay £560.

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 £633.

Are there last-minute flights available from United Kingdom to Cape Town for under £700?

There are currently 20+ open flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than £700.

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 Air France, British Airways or Emirates 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 £632, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £390. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £436.

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

Departing from United Kingdom to Cape Town will take you 11h 35m. 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 flying from United Kingdom to Cape Town return?

According to our current data, Qatar Airways (£454), and Turkish Airlines (£464) offers the cheapest pricing from United Kingdom to Cape Town.

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Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from United Kingdom to Cape Town
Today's exchange rate
£1 = R21.83
Flight duration
11h 47m
Average temperature for September in Cape Town
21.0 °C
Avg rainfall for September in Cape Town
44.0 mm

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