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$470+ Cheap flights from London (LON) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CPT
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or May, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from London to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$681
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$470
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$961

Good round-trip deal

$471 or less

Good one-way deal

$346 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:45 amLHR - CPT
1 stop20h 55mLufthansa
Thu 12/259:30 amCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$681
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:10 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/259:30 amCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$702
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:00 amLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/159:30 amCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$739
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:45 amLHR - CPT
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/269:00 amCPT - LHR
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$759
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/189:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/23:25 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$782
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/285:10 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop36h 20mSWISS
Fri 12/59:00 amCPT - LHR
1 stop25h 05mSWISS
Deal found 9/15$783
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:00 amLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Wed 12/109:00 amCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 9/16$786
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:00 amLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Thu 10/307:50 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops22h 50mSWISS
Deal found 9/17$788
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:40 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Fri 12/269:00 amCPT - LHR
2 stops25h 15mSWISS
Deal found 9/15$791
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/711:10 amLHR - CPT
1 stop18h 30mLufthansa
Mon 12/159:30 amCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 9/16$801
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop13h 40mKLM
Mon 10/611:00 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop21h 25mKLM
Deal found 9/15$802
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/281:45 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mSWISS
Wed 11/129:00 amCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 9/15$803

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from London to Cape Town 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Cape Town that are best for you.

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London

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Cape Town

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LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 3/1

7:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/31

4:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 05m

$806

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 3/8

2:25 pm-10:50 am

2 stops18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

9:25 am-9:40 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$819

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 2/10

10:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

5:15 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$877

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 3/9

12:05 pm-7:40 am

2 stops17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/19

8:10 pm-8:05 am

1 stop13h 55m

$886

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 3/9

8:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

3:25 pm-6:35 am

1 stop17h 10m

$904

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 10/28

12:05 pm-7:40 am

2 stops17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/12

9:00 am-9:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$904

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 2/9

6:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

9:30 am-10:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$905

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 2/5

3:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

5:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$923

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 2/11

8:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

3:25 pm-6:35 am

1 stop17h 10m

$951

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 2/10

8:15 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

1:50 pm-6:35 am

1 stop18h 45m

$951

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The best insider tips for London to Cape Town flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your London to Cape Town trip
Airports
LHR

Expect strict security at Heathrow. Ensure all liquids are in a small bag to avoid delays, as many bags are flagged for manual screening.

Read more about LHRby Ramsey Qubein
LGW

Gatwick offers a fast-track security option. It's included for most business class passengers, but anyone can pay to use it for quicker access.

Read more about LGWby John Walton
CPT

Use Uber or Bolt for convenient transport from Cape Town Airport. They're inexpensive and offer various sizes for different group sizes and luggage.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPT and LGW

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LHR

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from London to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from London with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 LON to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 55% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their London to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Cape Town. 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 September 17, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from London to Cape Town?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from London to Cape Town?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from London to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of 1-stop itineraries from London to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from London to Cape Town?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from London to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $752.

What’s the fastest layover option from London to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from London to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 48m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from London to Cape Town?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from London to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 45m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and Ethiopian Air from London to Cape Town. 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
664 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
862 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.1
Good
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,367 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Cape Town. 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 into for flights to Cape Town from London?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from London. On average, Cape Town Intl has 4 inbound flights from London per day from 7 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?

    Departing from London to Cape Town will take you 18h 25m. London and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 6012 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Cape Town is Norse Atlantic UK. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $361 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways, starting at $645 and $720 round-trip. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to Cape Town?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from London to Cape Town on time: American Airlines (70%), Finnair (70%), Iberia (70%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from London to Cape Town is $1,150. On average you can expect to pay $3,772. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $768.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Cape Town 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 London to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from London to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from London to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest$361Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$645Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$720Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$750Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$818Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$834Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,070Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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