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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town from £342

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
11 May — 18 May1
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 6 May 2025.

Round-trip from

£551

One-way from

£342

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£633

Good round-trip deal

£541 or less

Good one-way deal

£185 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 12/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to Cape Town
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14/5
  • 14/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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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 6 May 2025.

Mon 10/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/1113:50CPT - MAN
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/5£545
Thu 12/606:30LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Mon 16/623:00CPT - LHR
1 stop21h 25mKLM
Deal found 5/5£551
Mon 13/1011:25LGW - CPT
1 stop33h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 19/1014:30CPT - LGW
2 stops17h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/5£554
Wed 4/617:30MAN - CPT
1 stop26h 55mKLM
Wed 11/623:15CPT - MAN
1 stop36h 05mKLM
Deal found 5/5£560
Tue 13/510:10LGW - CPT
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/514:35CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/5£563
Fri 28/1120:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 8/1222:00CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5£564
Thu 12/619:00LCY - CPT
1 stop25h 25mKLM
Mon 16/623:00CPT - LCY
1 stop18h 40mKLM
Deal found 5/5£569
Wed 4/614:15MAN - CPT
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/623:15CPT - MAN
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£569
Sun 1/608:30STN - CPT
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/623:15CPT - STN
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£573
Mon 1/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/114:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/5£577
Mon 2/606:00NCL - CPT
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Mon 9/623:00CPT - NCL
1 stop18h 45mKLM
Deal found 5/5£578
Tue 23/918:25LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 7/1014:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/5£579

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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 6 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town that are best for you.

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United Kingdom

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 12/6

06:30-21:25

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

23:00-19:25

1 stop21h 25m

£551

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 13/10

11:25-22:10

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

14:30-06:50

2 stops17h 20m

£554

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 4/6

17:30-21:25

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

23:15-10:20

1 stop36h 05m

£560

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 4/6

14:15-12:40

2 stops21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

23:15-10:20

1 stop36h 05m

£569

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Thu 12/6

19:00-21:25

1 stop25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

23:00-16:40

1 stop18h 40m

£569

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Sun 1/6

08:30-21:10

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

23:15-18:00

2 stops19h 45m

£573

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 2/6

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/6

14:35-06:20

1 stop16h 45m

£576

Newcastle upon TyneCape Town

NCL - CPT

NCLCPT

Newcastle upon Tyne

Mon 2/6

06:00-21:10

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

23:00-16:45

1 stop18h 45m

£578

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 23/9

18:25-13:45

2 stops18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

14:30-16:15

2 stops26h 45m

£579

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/6

17:15-21:25

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/6

23:15-08:25

1 stop34h 10m

£586

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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 6 May 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 6 May 2025.

The most flights from GB0 to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 6 May 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS 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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,337 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,589 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,567 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Qatar Airways (£391), SWISS (£446), and Ethiopian Air (£475).

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

    While some choose either London City - Cape Town Intl or London Stansted - Cape Town Intl, London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route 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: Finnair (89%), British Airways (82%), China Eastern (82%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £2,207 for a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is £728 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at £549.

  • 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 £1,330). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Cape Town

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 6 May 2025.
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FlySafairCheapest£87Average£92FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£336Average£871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£343Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£371Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£374Average£761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£432Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£477Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£499Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapest£516Average£752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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RwandAirCheapest£520Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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