Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town from £311

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
23 Jul — 30 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£424

One-way from

£311

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£989

Good round-trip deal

£486 or less

Good one-way deal

£296 or less
3/10-11/10
  • 3/10-11/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to Cape Town
2/12
  • 2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • United Kingdom to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£25 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 July 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 July 2025.

Fri 3/1018:00EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1000:30CPT - EDI
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£424
Sun 2/1118:50BHX - CPT
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1109:30CPT - BHX
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£510
Wed 19/1106:15BHX - CPT
1 stop13h 40mKLM
Wed 3/1208:50CPT - BHX
2 stops34h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/7£572
Tue 2/909:30NCL - CPT
1 stop34h 55mKLM
Thu 18/923:15CPT - NCL
1 stop18h 30mKLM
Deal found 18/7£577
Tue 25/1111:00MAN - CPT
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1208:50CPT - MAN
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£578
Wed 1/1018:30MAN - CPT
2 stops19h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/1013:50CPT - MAN
2 stops19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/7£583
Tue 25/1113:40MAN - CPT
1 stop30h 15mKLM
Wed 10/1208:50CPT - MAN
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Deal found 17/7£589
Sat 6/917:15EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Tue 16/915:20CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 15mKLM
Deal found 16/7£591
Mon 25/817:35LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/923:15CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£593
Wed 12/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1111:45CPT - LGW
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£593
Sat 13/908:40LHR - CPT
2 stops48h 05mKLM
Sat 27/909:00CPT - LHR
2 stops32h 15mKLM
Deal found 16/7£594
Tue 4/1114:05MAN - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 16/1212:35CPT - MAN
1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/7£594

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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

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/10

18:00-20:55

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/10

00:30-17:15

1 stop17h 45m

£424

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 2/11

18:50-22:05

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

09:30-12:35

2 stops29h 05m

£510

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 19/11

06:15-21:55

1 stop13h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

08:50-16:50

2 stops34h 00m

£572

Newcastle upon TyneCape Town

NCL - CPT

NCLCPT

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tue 2/9

09:30-21:25

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

23:15-16:45

1 stop18h 30m

£577

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 25/11

11:00-21:55

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

08:50-21:30

1 stop14h 40m

£578

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 1/10

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£583

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 25/11

13:40-21:55

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

08:50-08:20

2 stops25h 30m

£589

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

17:15-21:25

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

15:20-12:35

2 stops22h 15m

£591

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 25/8

17:35-12:40

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/9

23:15-13:50

1 stop15h 35m

£593

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 12/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

11:45-11:40

2 stops25h 55m

£593

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 18 July 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 July 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 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town, such as Emirates, KLM, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

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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 (£404), Qatar Airways (£411), and Ethiopian Air (£444).

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    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 (75%), Finnair (75%), Iberia (75%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £1,877 for a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is £633 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at £550.

  • 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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  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest£84Average£91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£332Average£865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£344Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£367Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£400Average£770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£431Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£473Average£783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£495Average£700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapest£496Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£507Average£783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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