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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$713	Norse Atlantic UK Nonstop 12 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Cape Town is currently $713
Cheapest one-way flight	$381	Norse Atlantic UK Nonstop 12 hr Mon, May 4	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Cape Town is currently $381
Cheapest nonstop flights	$662	Norse Atlantic UK Nonstop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Thu, May 21	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Cape Town is currently $662
Last-minute weekend getaway	$706	Norse Atlantic UK Nonstop 12 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Cape Town is currently $706
Cheapest business class flights	$3,449	Ethiopian 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Cape Town is currently $3,449

Fastest flight	11 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from London to Cape Town takes 11 hr 25 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 London to Cape Town is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $540–840
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,050–1,550

Popular airlines from London to Cape Town

British Airways

Nonstop

from $1,300

Typical price: $1,100–2,200

7 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - CPT Every day
Norse Atlantic UK

Nonstop

from $662

Typical price: $560–1,500

3 weekly nonstop flights

LGW - CPT Every Mon, Thu, Sat
KLM

from $1,038

Typical price: $950–1,750

70 weekly connecting flights

LCY, LHR - CPT Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,120

Typical price: $1,100–2,300

63 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - CPT Every day
Emirates

from $1,190

Typical price: $1,200–2,100

61 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - CPT Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,134

Typical price: $1,100–2,100

38 weekly connecting flights

LHR - CPT Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

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

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from London to Cape Town are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $540 to $840.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Norse Atlantic UK from $713. The cheapest one-way flight was with Norse Atlantic UK from $381.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Cape Town is $1,300, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Norse Atlantic UK flight from London to Cape Town is $662, flying from May 7 to May 21.
The cheapest KLM flight from London to Cape Town is $1,038, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Cape Town is $1,120, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Cape Town is $1,190, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from London to Cape Town is $1,134, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Cape Town starts at $713 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $381 and departs on Mon, May 4.

11 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from London to Cape Town.

Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Cape Town.
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 London to Cape Town 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 London to Cape Town.

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

In terms of flights, KLM is the most popular. KLM offers 70 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from London City Airport (LCY) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Cape Town are:

Norse Atlantic UK offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Norse Atlantic UK flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Turkish Airlines offers 63 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Emirates offers 61 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Lufthansa offers 38 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Norse Atlantic UK from $713. The cheapest one-way flight was with Norse Atlantic UK from $381.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Cape Town is $1,300, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Norse Atlantic UK flight from London to Cape Town is $662, flying from May 7 to May 21.
The cheapest KLM flight from London to Cape Town is $1,038, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Cape Town is $1,120, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Cape Town is $1,190, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from London to Cape Town is $1,134, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 5.

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

There are 7 British Airways direct flights from London to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Norse Atlantic UK direct flights from London to Cape Town 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 London and Cape Town at price $706 is offered by Norse Atlantic UK from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 7 British Airways direct flights from London to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Norse Atlantic UK direct flights from London to Cape Town 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 London to Cape Town on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Cape Town start at $662 from Thu, May 7 to Thu, May 21 with Norse Atlantic UK.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Cape Town, 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 London and Cape Town start at $3,449 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Aug 5 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Cape Town start at $713 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18.

To book business class trips from London to Cape Town, 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 London and Cape Town starts at $706 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Norse Atlantic UK.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Cape Town at price $706 is offered by Norse Atlantic UK from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from London to Cape Town, 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.