Cheap flights from Cape Town to London from £246

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LON
19 Mar — 26 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London are usually found in November or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 February 2026.

Mon 4/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 18/509:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/2£500
Thu 5/313:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/320:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/2£503
Mon 18/515:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 26/510:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/2£503
Tue 19/515:20
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops32h 20m
Lufthansa
Sun 31/507:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops26h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 16/2£504
Mon 4/513:50
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/510:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/2£505
Mon 15/616:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop25h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 22/610:50
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/2£505
Wed 11/314:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/320:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/2£506
Mon 15/615:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 22/610:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2£507
Wed 4/309:00
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/320:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2£509
Tue 3/309:00
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/320:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/2£510
Wed 4/308:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 11/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/2£510
Wed 4/309:00
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/320:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2£510

Find flight deals from Cape Town to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to London (LON). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£500

One-way from

£246

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£558

Good round-trip deal

£400 or less

Good one-way deal

£185 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 4/5-18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 15m total
  • Cape Town to London
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 5/3
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • Cape Town to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to London (LON).

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to London 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 17 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to London that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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London

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

15:25-07:00

1 stop16h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 18/6

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

£516

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

15:25-06:20

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

£528

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

15:25-06:20

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 21/6

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

£538

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

15:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

20:15-14:35

1 stop16h 20m

£543

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

13:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

£545

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

17:25-17:00

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

£549

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

16:35-16:50

1 stop25h 15m

London Stansted

Mon 25/5

10:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

£554

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

16:35-13:10

1 stop21h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

14:05-11:50

1 stop20h 45m

£560

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 16/6

21:00-14:35

1 stop16h 35m

£562

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Mon 11/5

10:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

£563

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to London

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to London

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to London. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to London, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to London?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London (average of £310). Flying from Cape Town to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £518). 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 CPT to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 February 2026.

When flying from Cape Town to London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to London

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to London. 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 17 February 2026.

The most flights from CPT to LON are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to London?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £462.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to London?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 48m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to London?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m.

How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to London flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 17 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, andNorse Atlantic UK from Cape Town to London. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.3
Good

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to London. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to London?

    For a flight from Cape Town to London, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 12 outbound flights to London per day. 11 airlines have flights to London from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to London can take about 16h 35m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £516. The distance from Cape Town to London is about 6012 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to London round-trip?

    Flying on Norse Atlantic UK is currently your cheapest option to London, with prices starting at £312. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £420 and £462, respectively. Norse Atlantic UK is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to London one-way?

    £128 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic UK. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from £196 and £241, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to London?

    Before booking your flight to London from Cape Town, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Scandinavian Airlines (98%), China Eastern (98%), Delta( 98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London?

    The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to London is £313. On average you can expect to pay £1,429. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £340.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to London 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 Cape Town to London?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London (average of £310). Flying from Cape Town to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £518). 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 Cape Town to London

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£312Average£413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£420Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£462Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£464Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£483Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£499Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£507Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£516Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£535Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£543Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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