Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to London (CPT - LON)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cape Town to London and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$849	Emirates 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to London is currently $849
Cheapest one-way flight	$421	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 31 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town to London is currently $421
Cheapest nonstop flights	$706	Norse Atlantic UK Nonstop 12 hr Mon, May 11 — Mon, May 25	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cape Town to London is currently $706
Last-minute weekend getaway	$713	Norse Atlantic UK Nonstop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cape Town to London is currently $713
Cheapest business class flights	$3,159	Kenya Airways 1 stop 18 hr Sat, Jul 18 — Mon, Aug 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cape Town to London is currently $3,159

Fastest flight	11 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cape Town to London takes 11 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $540–980
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $880–1,350

Popular airlines from Cape Town to London

British Airways

Nonstop

from $1,131

Typical price: $1,000–1,800

7 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - LHR Every day
Norse Atlantic UK

Nonstop

from $706

Typical price: $560–1,400

3 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - LGW Every Mon, Thu, Sat
KLM

from $819

Typical price: $970–1,800

77 weekly connecting flights

CPT - LCY, LHR Every day
Emirates

from $849

Typical price: $830–1,650

56 weekly connecting flights

CPT - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,093

Typical price: $1,050–2,200

55 weekly connecting flights

CPT - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
SWISS

from $968

Typical price: $930–2,000

31 weekly connecting flights

CPT - LCY, LGW, LHR Every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 46 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 24 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to London

The cheapest flights from Cape Town to London are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $540 to $980.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to London recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $849. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $421.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from Cape Town to London is $1,131, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Norse Atlantic UK flight from Cape Town to London is $706, flying from May 11 to May 25.
The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to London is $819, flying from May 8 to May 23.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to London is $849, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to London is $1,093, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 6.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Cape Town to London is $968, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to London starts at $849 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $421 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

11 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to London.

London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cape Town to London.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cape Town to London really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cape Town to London.

In terms of nonstop flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 7 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

In terms of flights, KLM is the most popular. KLM offers 77 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London City Airport (LCY) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cape Town to London are:

Norse Atlantic UK offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Norse Atlantic UK flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) .
Emirates offers 56 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .
Turkish Airlines offers 55 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .
SWISS offers 31 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London City Airport (LCY) , London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cape Town and London.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to London recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $849. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $421.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from Cape Town to London is $1,131, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Norse Atlantic UK flight from Cape Town to London is $706, flying from May 11 to May 25.
The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to London is $819, flying from May 8 to May 23.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to London is $849, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to London is $1,093, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 6.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Cape Town to London is $968, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 22.

Norse Atlantic UK and British Airways fly direct from Cape Town to London.

There are 7 British Airways direct flights from Cape Town to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Norse Atlantic UK direct flights from Cape Town to London per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and London at price $713 is offered by Norse Atlantic UK from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Norse Atlantic UK and British Airways fly direct from Cape Town to London.

There are 7 British Airways direct flights from Cape Town to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Norse Atlantic UK direct flights from Cape Town to London per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Cape Town to London on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cape Town and London start at $706 from Mon, May 11 to Mon, May 25 with Norse Atlantic UK.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cape Town to London, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cape Town and London start at $3,159 from Sat, Jul 18 to Mon, Aug 3 with Kenya Airways.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cape Town and London start at $849 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Cape Town to London, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cape Town and London starts at $713 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Norse Atlantic UK.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and London at price $713 is offered by Norse Atlantic UK from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to London, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.