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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London from £228

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 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LON
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London are usually found in November or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£549

One-way from

£228

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£664

Good round-trip deal

£377 or less

Good one-way deal

£161 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 3/8-4/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 10m total
  • Cape Town to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Cape Town to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£60 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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).

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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 11 July 2025.

Sun 3/813:00CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1008:25LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£549
Mon 28/716:35CPT - LHR
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/906:30LHR - CPT
1 stop28h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7£550
Mon 28/718:25CPT - LHR
2 stops20h 25mKLM
Wed 3/906:30LHR - CPT
2 stops26h 15mKLM
Deal found 10/7£551
Sun 12/1018:05CPT - LHR
2 stops22h 35mLufthansa
Tue 25/1120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop33h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 10/7£552
Tue 5/816:35CPT - LGW
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 20/810:55LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7£552
Wed 5/1113:40CPT - STN
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Wed 26/1114:05STN - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 9/7£552
Wed 17/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 10/217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 9/7£553
Tue 5/823:15CPT - LCY
1 stop21h 25mKLM
Tue 26/820:10LCY - CPT
1 stop24h 15mKLM
Deal found 9/7£553
Thu 20/1115:25CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/1120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/7£556
Mon 28/714:35CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/810:10LGW - CPT
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/7£556
Wed 10/1221:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 2/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/7£558
Mon 3/1123:35CPT - LCY
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Mon 17/1119:10LCY - CPT
1 stop34h 20mSWISS
Deal found 10/7£559

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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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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

13:00-06:40

1 stop18h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 4/10

08:25-20:55

Nonstop11h 30m

£549

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

16:35-22:25

1 stop30h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/9

06:30-11:50

1 stop28h 20m

£550

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

18:25-13:50

2 stops20h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/9

06:30-09:45

2 stops26h 15m

£551

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

18:05-15:40

2 stops22h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/11

20:15-07:40

1 stop33h 25m

£552

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

13:40-12:05

1 stop24h 25m

London Stansted

Wed 26/11

14:05-11:40

1 stop19h 35m

£552

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/8

16:35-13:00

1 stop21h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 20/8

10:55-11:50

1 stop23h 55m

£552

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/12

08:45-18:35

Nonstop11h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

17:15-06:45

Nonstop11h 30m

£553

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/8

23:15-19:40

1 stop21h 25m

London City

Tue 26/8

20:10-21:25

1 stop24h 15m

£553

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

15:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 29/11

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

£556

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

14:35-06:20

1 stop16h 45m

London Gatwick

Tue 5/8

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

£556

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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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to London, you should look to book at least 87 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 £112). Flying from Cape Town to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 11 July 2025.

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 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 Monday mornings 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 11 July 2025.

The most flights from CPT to LON are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 11 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS 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.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 4 outbound flights to London per day. 10 airlines have flights to London from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to London, with prices starting at £550. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £551 and £552, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 4% 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?

    £228 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Norse Atlantic UK and Emirates, with prices starting from £246 and £273, 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: American Airlines (97%), Finnair (97%), Iberia( 97%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to London is £438. On average you can expect to pay £1,561. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £536.

  • 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 £112). Flying from Cape Town to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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SWISSCheapest£327Average£474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£336Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£387Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£407Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£485Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£518Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£529Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£545Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£570Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£577Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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