When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

The price you pay for your flight to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cape Town. CPT handles an average of 8 flights per day from London. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 16 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost £25, while return flights cost around £86.

How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around £122, however they can be found for as little as £86.

Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 30 minutes).

Does Cape Town Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 mi away from Cape Town Intl).

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

The most popular airlines flying from London to Cape Town are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Ethiopian Air.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from London to Cape Town takes 15 hours 19 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Cape Town

The most flights from London to Cape Town are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Cape Town are FlySafair, Turkish Airlines and Emirates.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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CPT

LGW

3 stops34h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3£554

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CPT

LGW

Nonstop11h 45m

Norse Atlantic UK

Deal found 2/4£555

Wed 4/1117:25

LHR

CPT

2 stops18h 10m

Kenya Airways

Sat 14/1114:20

CPT

LHR

1 stop27h 10m

Kenya Airways

Deal found 31/3£556

Thu 14/509:00

LGW

CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

Norse Atlantic UK

Sat 23/523:30

CPT

LGW

Nonstop11h 45m

Norse Atlantic UK

Deal found 29/3£556

Tue 19/518:25

LHR

CPT

1 stop26h 45m

Kenya Airways

Tue 16/614:25

CPT

LHR

2 stops26h 50m

Kenya Airways

Deal found 30/3£556

Sat 26/911:00

LGW

CPT

2 stops25h 35m

Kenya Airways

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CPT

LGW

1 stop17h 30m

Kenya Airways

Deal found 1/4£556

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LGW

CPT

1 stop18h 00m

Kenya Airways

Sun 17/514:25

CPT

LGW

2 stops17h 25m

Kenya Airways

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STN

CPT

2 stops28h 20m

Multiple Airlines

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CPT

STN

3 stops24h 00m

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Deal found 29/3£558

Thu 14/509:00

LGW

CPT

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Norse Atlantic UK

Thu 21/523:30

CPT

LGW

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Norse Atlantic UK

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STN

CPT

2 stops29h 45m

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CPT

STN

2 stops24h 15m

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Deal found 31/3£559

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CPT

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CPT

LGW

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Deal found 31/3£559

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LHR

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CPT

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CPT

1 stop14h 00m

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Lufthansa

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CPT

LHR

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LGW

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CPT

1 stop32h 20m

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CPT

LGW

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British Airways

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CPT

3 stops37h 50m

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LTN

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CPT

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STN

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LHR

CPT

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CPT

LGW

1 stop18h 25m

British Airways

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CPT

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KLM

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CPT

LCY

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KLM

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CPT

1 stop37h 25m

Emirates

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CPT

STN

1 stop30h 30m

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LTN

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STN

CPT

1 stop18h 35m

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CPT

STN

1 stop30h 30m

Emirates

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LTN

CPT

2 stops26h 15m

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CPT

LTN

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STN

CPT

1 stop17h 15m

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CPT

STN

1 stop30h 35m

Turkish Airlines

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Tue 19/514:55

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CPT

1 stop19h 35m

Emirates

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CPT

STN

1 stop24h 40m

Emirates

Deal found 2/4£852

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LHR

CPT

1 stop18h 35m

British Airways

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CPT

LHR

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British Airways

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