How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

A quick flight from Cape Town to London can take about 15h 55m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £551. The distance from Cape Town to London is about 5988 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 £318. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SWISS and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £332 and £393, respectively. Norse Atlantic UK is 47% 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?

£131 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 £200 and £238, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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

The most popular route from Cape Town to London is Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - London City or Cape Town Intl - London Stansted.

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London?

The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to London is £398. On average you can expect to pay £1,560. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £456.

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: WestJet (100%), American Airlines (92%), British Airways( 92%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to London?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to London, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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.

£198+ Flights from Cape Town to London

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to London flights typically cost between £565 and £709 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £498 on Ethiopian Air (1 Feb-17 Feb).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London are usually found in February or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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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 12 December 2025.

Mon 29/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Sun 18/119:15LHR - CPT

2 stops37h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 10/12£564

Wed 17/1214:25CPT - LHR

2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways

Wed 31/1217:25LHR - CPT

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/12£623

Thu 25/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 30/1217:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 10/12£627

Tue 23/1215:25CPT - LHR

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Wed 7/120:15LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/12£636

Fri 26/1214:35CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air

Fri 2/120:15LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/12£638

Tue 23/1214:25CPT - LHR

2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways

Wed 7/117:25LHR - CPT

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/12£639

Sun 21/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/1217:10LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12£653

Wed 24/1223:25CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 05mKenya Airways

Wed 31/1217:25LHR - CPT

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/12£658

Mon 29/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 18/118:40LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12£671

Sun 14/1214:25CPT - LHR

2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways

Sun 11/111:45LHR - CPT

3 stops23h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/12£674

Mon 22/1214:25CPT - LCY

3 stops31h 10mKenya Airways

Wed 31/1207:45LCY - CPT

3 stops27h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/12£694

Mon 22/1223:35CPT - LCY

1 stop15h 20mSWISS

Wed 31/1217:40LCY - CPT

1 stop15h 15mSWISS

Deal found 11/12£696

Best flights from Cape Town to London
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to London that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Thu 30/413:05CPT - LGW

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/509:00LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12£501

Wed 21/109:25CPT - LHR

1 stop24h 40mSWISS

Wed 28/118:40LHR - CPT

2 stops17h 55mSWISS

Deal found 10/12£518

Tue 12/516:40CPT - STN

1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines

Tue 16/617:45STN - CPT

1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/12£538

Sun 24/515:25CPT - LGW

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 14/610:10LGW - CPT

1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/12£551

Thu 26/213:40CPT - STN

1 stop30h 15mEmirates

Tue 17/320:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 10/12£568

Mon 26/120:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 2/222:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/12£644

Tue 12/514:00CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways

Tue 16/622:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/12£664

Fri 15/507:40CPT - LCY

1 stop25h 15mKLM

Sun 31/520:45LCY - CPT

1 stop23h 40mKLM

Deal found 10/12£703

Tue 7/423:30CPT - LCY

2 stops21h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 28/407:45LCY - CPT

3 stops29h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/12£728

Wed 21/109:25CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Wed 4/218:40LHR - CPT

2 stops17h 55mSWISS

Deal found 11/12£521

Mon 19/114:35CPT - LTN

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/209:15LTN - CPT

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12£524

Tue 12/516:40CPT - LGW

1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 16/614:05LGW - CPT

1 stop20h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/12£543

Sun 17/513:50CPT - LGW

1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air

Sun 14/610:10LGW - CPT

1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/12£555

Fri 13/213:40CPT - STN

1 stop30h 15mEmirates

Thu 5/320:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 10/12£597

Fri 5/616:40CPT - STN

1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines

Tue 16/617:45STN - CPT

1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/12£561

Wed 21/114:35CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air

Mon 26/120:15LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/12£562

Wed 21/109:25CPT - LCY

1 stop25h 15mSWISS

Wed 28/117:40LCY - CPT

2 stops18h 55mSWISS

Deal found 10/12£563

Mon 19/114:35CPT - LTN

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/117:10LTN - CPT

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12£610

Sat 6/616:40CPT - LGW

1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 16/617:15LGW - CPT

1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/12£562

Sun 25/115:25CPT - LGW

1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 1/210:00LGW - CPT

2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/12£563

Wed 21/113:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Wed 28/114:05STN - CPT

1 stop19h 35mEmirates

Deal found 10/12£625

Sat 24/115:25CPT - LGW

1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 1/210:00LGW - CPT

2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/12£563

Sat 6/623:15CPT - LCY

1 stop20h 15mKLM

Thu 11/617:50LCY - CPT

1 stop26h 35mKLM

Deal found 10/12£754

Thu 12/313:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Mon 13/421:10STN - CPT

1 stop18h 40mEmirates

Deal found 10/12£629

Mon 22/1214:25CPT - LCY

3 stops31h 10mKenya Airways

Thu 1/110:30LCY - CPT

3 stops25h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/12£780

Fri 9/113:40CPT - LTN

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/114:00LTN - CPT

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12£651

Mon 1/616:40CPT - LHR

1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines

Mon 15/622:35LHR - CPT

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/12£600

Mon 9/220:10CPT - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Sun 22/219:20LCY - CPT

2 stops17h 15mSWISS

Deal found 10/12£677

Sat 6/623:15CPT - LCY

1 stop21h 30mKLM

Tue 16/619:00LCY - CPT

1 stop25h 25mKLM

Deal found 10/12£754

Thu 2/415:25CPT - LHR

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Thu 9/421:00LHR - CPT

2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/12£572

Direct flights from Cape Town to London
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to London based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Thu 26/212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 17/317:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 10/12£511

Sun 1/212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 17/217:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 10/12£520

Mon 26/120:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 2/222:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/12£572

Wed 21/108:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 28/120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 10/12£572

Wed 21/108:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 4/220:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 11/12£579

Tue 20/120:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 26/122:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/12£589

Mon 19/120:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 2/222:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/12£594

Mon 9/220:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 22/222:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/12£614

Thu 30/411:00CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/509:00LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12£619

Thu 25/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 30/1217:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 10/12£627

Fri 15/523:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.

Sun 31/509:00LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.

Deal found 10/12£631

Wed 21/120:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 26/122:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/12£659

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to London
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to London. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 17/1214:25CPT - LHR

2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways

Wed 31/1217:25LHR - CPT

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/12£623

Thu 18/1214:25CPT - LHR

2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways

Wed 31/1217:25LHR - CPT

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/12£658

Sat 20/1220:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 31/1222:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/12£680

Sun 21/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/1217:10LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12£653

Sun 21/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Wed 31/1214:25LHR - CPT

2 stops18h 30mSWISS

Deal found 11/12£689

Sun 21/1214:25CPT - LHR

2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways

Wed 31/1217:25LHR - CPT

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/12£695

Mon 22/1223:35CPT - LHR

2 stops19h 05mSWISS

Wed 31/1218:40LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 11/12£688

Mon 22/1214:25CPT - LCY

3 stops31h 10mKenya Airways

Wed 31/1207:45LCY - CPT

3 stops27h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/12£694

Mon 22/1223:35CPT - LCY

1 stop15h 20mSWISS

Wed 31/1217:40LCY - CPT

1 stop15h 15mSWISS

Deal found 11/12£696

Fri 9/113:40CPT - LTN

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/114:00LTN - CPT

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12£651

Mon 19/114:35CPT - LTN

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/209:15LTN - CPT

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12£524

Mon 19/114:35CPT - LTN

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/117:10LTN - CPT

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12£610

One-way flights from Cape Town to London
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to London. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Tue 27/112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 10/12£198

Sun 1/212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 10/12£210

Thu 22/112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 11/12£219

Thu 18/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 10/12£263

Sun 28/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 11/12£266

Fri 19/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 10/12£267

Wed 24/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 10/12£272

Sat 20/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop24h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 10/12£273

Wed 11/218:30CPT - LHR

1 stop21h 20mEmirates

Deal found 12/12£277

Wed 11/213:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/12£277

Mon 26/117:15CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/12£280

Sat 23/523:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 10/12£280

Find flight deals from Cape Town to London

Round-trip from	£498
One-way from	£198
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£624
Good round-trip deal	£150 or less
Good one-way deal	£167 or less

Ethiopian Air
1/2-17/2
2 total stops
43h 35m total
Cape Town to London

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Norse Atlantic UK
27/1
Nonstop
11h 45m total
Cape Town to London

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

13:05-07:20

1 stop19h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

£501

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

09:25-08:05

1 stop24h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

18:40-14:35

2 stops17h 55m

£518

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

09:25-21:40

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

18:40-14:35

2 stops17h 55m

£521

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LTN

CPTLTN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

14:35-08:30

2 stops19h 55m

London Luton

Mon 2/2

09:15-13:00

2 stops25h 45m

£524

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

London Stansted

Tue 16/6

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

£538

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:40-09:55

1 stop18h 15m

London Gatwick

Tue 16/6

14:05-11:50

1 stop20h 45m

£543

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:25-06:20

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 14/6

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

£551

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 14/6

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

£555

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

16:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

London Stansted

Tue 16/6

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

£561

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

14:35-06:35

1 stop18h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

£562

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

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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?

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London (average of £290). Flying from Cape Town to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £527). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to London in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to London?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to London flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to London

The most flights from CPT to LON are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London on Cheapflights.

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

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £387.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 53m.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 41m.

How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 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

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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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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.

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

675 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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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

7.2

Good

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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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.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

902 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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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.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,571 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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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.

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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 15h 55m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £551. The distance from Cape Town to London is about 5988 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 £318. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SWISS and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £332 and £393, respectively. Norse Atlantic UK is 47% 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?
£131 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 £200 and £238, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to London?
The most popular route from Cape Town to London is Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - London City or Cape Town Intl - London Stansted.
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: WestJet (100%), American Airlines (92%), British Airways( 92%).
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London?
The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to London is £398. On average you can expect to pay £1,560. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £456.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London (average of £290). Flying from Cape Town to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £527). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£332	Average£550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest£344	Average£421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£393	Average£579	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£428	Average£562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£492	Average£631	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£515	Average£671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£516	Average£570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£526	Average£658	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£543	Average£669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£553	Average£596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London are usually found in February or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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