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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.R 5,937 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,937, select.
Cape Town.R 6,201 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,201, select.
Cape Town.R 6,201 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,201, select.
Cape Town.R 6,205 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,205, select.
Cape Town.R 6,844 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Luton on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,844, select.
Cape Town.R 7,164 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,164, select.
Cape Town.R 7,522 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,522, select.
Cape Town.R 7,533 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,533, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jun
from R 9,043
Jul
from R 10,559
Aug
from R 8,950
Sep
from R 8,338
Oct
from R 6,201
Nov
from R 6,205
Dec
from R 6,844
Jan
from R 7,533
Feb
from R 6,201
Mar
from R 5,937
Apr
from R 7,164
May
from R 7,522

Direct flights from London to Cape Town

London to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

London to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,937
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time11 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week62

Finding cheap flights from London to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Cape Town is R 8,693. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from London to Cape Town.
British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia fly direct from London to Cape Town.
As of June 2025, there are 62 flights per week flying from London to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Cape Town is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Cape Town Airport on Monday, 13 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Cape Town is Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) .

Flying from London to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know

  • London has plenty of airports to take off from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.

  • 11 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct London to Cape Town International Airport flight.

  • Cape Town is two hours ahead of London. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the most popular route. Virgin Atlantic operates the earliest flight at 5:55pm. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from LHR to CPT is with British Airways at 10:25pm.

  • Leave enough time to make your flight from London to CPT. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) take off from this terminal.

  • When leaving from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Cape Town International Airport with British Airways.

  • The majority of passengers prefer to fly with British Airways from LHR to CPT.

  • Virgin Atlantic is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • We make it easy to book cheap flights from London to CPT that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and CPT include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.

  • In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:

  • 68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Consider starting your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) plane ticket with departures from this hub.

  • Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights from London to CPT out of LGW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single journey.

  • Norse Atlantic UK is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to CPT.

  • Split up your flight from London to Cape Town International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and CPT include:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CPT flight:

  • London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • When searching for a plane ticket from London to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a pit stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), one of the busiest connection points on this route.

  • STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Make catching an early London to Cape Town International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:

  • Flights that leave from STN reach their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.

About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • R 5,937 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Cape Town International Airport. A return flight starts from R 8,693. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • To score cheap flights from London to CPT, book your plane ticket eight months ahead of your planned departure.

  • January is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a London to Cape Town International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from London to CPT by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Nail down a great price on a flight from London to Cape Town International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from London to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). June is when most people travel to Cape Town. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your London to CPT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from London to Cape Town International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).

More about Cape Town

  • Start your Cape Town trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Cape Town International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Table Mountain and Cecilia, Table Mountain are a couple of big attractions to put on your Cape Town itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at The Rock.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to explore more of South Africa. Travel around 121 kilometres north-west to Saldanha to tick off its leading sights. From North Head Lighthouse to Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, Ceres is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.

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