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Virgin Atlantic flights from London to Cape Town (LON - CPT)

LON — CPT
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from London to Cape Town on Virgin Atlantic typically fly into Cape Town Intl and depart from London Heathrow. Select your dates above for pricing.

Virgin Atlantic flights from London to Cape Town in 2025

Find detailed information about Virgin Atlantic flights from London to Cape Town. Explore the options provided by Virgin Atlantic to plan your journey from London to Cape Town. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price (all airlines)

£772
Highest demand for flights from London to Cape Town Intl; 1% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from London to Cape Town Intl; 3% potential price drop.
Average price for all London to Cape Town Intl flights (one-way and round-trip).
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Travel insights for Virgin Atlantic flights from London to Cape Town

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How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Cape Town with Virgin Atlantic?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with Virgin Atlantic 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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).

Best time to book a flight from London to Cape Town

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