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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London from £168

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LON
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London are usually found in February or November, 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 28 December 2025.

Sat 27/1223:45CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Fri 20/217:50LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Deal found 27/12£557
Sun 28/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 6/117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 27/12£561
Sun 28/1218:45CPT - LHR
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/113:45LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£565
Mon 29/1218:45CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/109:00LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£575
Thu 25/1219:50CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 25mSWISS
Sat 24/120:05LHR - CPT
2 stops41h 10mSWISS
Deal found 25/12£578
Sat 27/1223:45CPT - LHR
1 stop19h 15mKLM
Wed 31/1217:50LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Deal found 27/12£581
Sat 27/1218:45CPT - LHR
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1218:40LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£588
Mon 29/1209:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Sun 11/120:15LHR - CPT
2 stops36h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 25/12£594
Sat 27/1218:45CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/113:45LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£595
Sun 28/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/216:50LGW - CPT
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£605
Sat 27/1219:50CPT - LHR
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/217:50LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£606
Sun 28/1207:55CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 30mAir France
Fri 3/406:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mAir France
Deal found 27/12£613

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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£503

One-way from

£168

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£619

Good round-trip deal

£176 or less

Good one-way deal

£167 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 22/1-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 21/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£40 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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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to London (LON).
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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 28 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to London that are best for you.

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Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

22:50-13:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

20:05-20:55

1 stop23h 50m

£514

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

14:35-05:40

1 stop17h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/2

10:00-13:00

1 stop25h 00m

£514

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

09:25-21:40

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/2

18:40-14:35

2 stops17h 55m

£519

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

£529

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

22:50-16:35

2 stops18h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

20:05-20:55

1 stop23h 50m

£531

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

22:50-16:35

2 stops18h 45m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

06:00-20:55

1 stop13h 55m

£531

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

22:50-17:30

1 stop19h 40m

London City

Wed 3/6

19:15-20:55

1 stop24h 40m

£532

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 14/6

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

£533

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

16:35-16:50

1 stop25h 15m

London Stansted

Tue 28/4

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

£535

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

13:50-05:40

1 stop17h 50m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/2

10:00-08:20

2 stops20h 20m

£536

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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 26 December 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London (average of £304). Flying from Cape Town to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £523). 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 28 December 2025.

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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 28 December 2025.

The most flights from CPT to LON are scheduled on a Saturday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 34% 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 £384.

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 54m.

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 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

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 28 December 2025.
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
3,447 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
3,447 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
677 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
3,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
919 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
7,616 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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 11 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 10m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £514. 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 SWISS is currently your cheapest option to London, with prices starting at £329. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Norse Atlantic UK and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £342 and £390, respectively. SWISS is 45% 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?

    £130 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 £198 and £236, 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 Stansted or Cape Town Intl - London City.

  • 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 (94%), Iberia (89%), American Airlines( 88%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to London is £429. On average you can expect to pay £1,520. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £475.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London (average of £304). Flying from Cape Town to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £523). 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
SWISSCheapest£329Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£342Average£424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£390Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£424Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£488Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£503Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£512Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£521Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£539Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£548Average£584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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