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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London from £156

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 21/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LON
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 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 5 November 2025.

Mon 10/1114:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/1110:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/11£486
Mon 17/1114:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/1110:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/11£488
Sat 15/1109:30CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 15mLufthansa
Wed 26/1113:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 4/11£490
Thu 13/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1108:50LGW - CPT
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£490
Tue 11/1109:30CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 35mSWISS
Tue 18/1113:45LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mSWISS
Deal found 4/11£491
Mon 10/1114:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/1110:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11£493
Sun 9/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£495
Thu 13/1119:50CPT - LCY
1 stop14h 55mSWISS
Wed 26/1117:40LCY - CPT
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Deal found 4/11£495
Mon 10/1123:35CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mSWISS
Tue 25/1112:05LHR - CPT
2 stops17h 35mSWISS
Deal found 5/11£497
Tue 18/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 3/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£498
Mon 10/1123:35CPT - LCY
1 stop15h 20mSWISS
Mon 1/1219:10LCY - CPT
1 stop34h 20mSWISS
Deal found 5/11£498
Mon 17/1123:35CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mSWISS
Tue 25/1112:05LHR - CPT
2 stops17h 35mSWISS
Deal found 3/11£500

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 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£488

One-way from

£156

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£556

Good round-trip deal

£326 or less

Good one-way deal

£137 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/11-25/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 21/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£48 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 November 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 5 November 2025.
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Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

09:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/12

13:45-07:30

1 stop15h 45m

£504

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

23:35-12:55

1 stop15h 20m

London City

Tue 25/11

13:30-07:40

2 stops16h 10m

£516

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 26/11

08:50-07:40

3 stops20h 50m

£516

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

19:50-08:45

1 stop14h 55m

London City

Wed 26/11

13:30-07:40

2 stops16h 10m

£520

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

09:30-08:45

2 stops25h 15m

London City

Wed 3/12

19:10-07:30

1 stop34h 20m

£522

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

09:30-08:45

2 stops25h 15m

London City

Tue 2/12

13:30-07:30

1 stop16h 00m

£522

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

09:30-08:45

2 stops25h 15m

London City

Mon 1/12

19:10-07:30

1 stop34h 20m

£522

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

09:30-08:45

2 stops25h 15m

London City

Tue 25/11

13:30-07:30

1 stop16h 00m

£528

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Tue 25/11

17:15-06:45

Nonstop11h 30m

£544

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LTN

CPTLTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

13:50-08:30

2 stops20h 40m

London Luton

Wed 26/11

09:15-14:35

2 stops27h 20m

£545

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to London

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to London. Price data was last updated on 31 October 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London (average of £306). Flying from Cape Town to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £532). 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 5 November 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 18% 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 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 5 November 2025.

The most flights from CPT to LON are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 31% 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 £441.

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 40m.

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 5 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic 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
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,778 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
672 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,496 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

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 10 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 11h 45m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £544. 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 £290. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SWISS and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £357 and £403, 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?

    £157 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 Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from £277 and £298, 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: Scandinavian Airlines (94%), China Eastern (94%), Delta( 94%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to London is £321. On average you can expect to pay £1,415. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £437.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London (average of £306). Flying from Cape Town to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £532). 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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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£290Average£425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£357Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£403Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£448Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£504Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£527Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£529Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£538Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£550Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£566Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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