How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

A quick flight from Cape Town to London can take about 15h 25m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £540. 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 £303. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at £323 and £527, respectively. Norse Atlantic UK is 53% 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?

£153 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 Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from £165 and £272, 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 Stansted or Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick.

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London?

The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to London is £319. On average you can expect to pay £1,054. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £541.

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: American Airlines (92%), Finnair (92%), Iberia( 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, Emirates or Virgin Atlantic 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 9 outbound flights to London per day. 9 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.

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Round-trip from	£535
One-way from	£187
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Cheapest in	February
Average price	£596
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Good one-way deal	£211 or less

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CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick

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Fri 23/10

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London Heathrow

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£337

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Cape Town Intl

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London City

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00:00-01:00

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£338

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CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

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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 £598). Flying from Cape Town to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £731). 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?

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

The most flights from CPT to LON are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 £537 and £671 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £535 on Lufthansa (15 Nov–24 Nov).

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

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London on Cheapflights.

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

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £525.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 30m.

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 29m.

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 163 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 morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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 70 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.

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

3,682 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,682 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

696 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,682 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Norse Atlantic UK

7.2

Good

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,682 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Ethiopian Air

7.1

Good

1,044 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,682 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,266 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,682 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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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 9 outbound flights to London per day. 9 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 25m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £540. 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 £303. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at £323 and £527, respectively. Norse Atlantic UK is 53% 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?
£153 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 Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from £165 and £272, 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 Gatwick.
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: American Airlines (92%), Finnair (92%), Iberia( 92%).
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London?
The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to London is £319. On average you can expect to pay £1,054. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £541.
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 £598). Flying from Cape Town to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £731). 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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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 19 October 2026.

The most flights from CPT to LON are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 £537 and £671 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £535 on Lufthansa (15 Nov–24 Nov).

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 49% 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.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £525.

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 Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 30m.

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 29m.

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 163 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 morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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 70 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

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Cape Town to London flights typically cost between £537 and £671 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £535 on Lufthansa (15 Nov–24 Nov).