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$581+ 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CPT
Jun 6 — Jun 131
Sat 6/6
Sat 6/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:00 am
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Tue 6/1610:25 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 5/5$826
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Mon 6/88:05 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
SWISS
Tue 6/1610:25 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 5/6$837
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 6/66:00 am
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Tue 6/1610:25 pm
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops19h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 5/6$859
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 6/46:00 am
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Sat 6/1310:45 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 5/4$880
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Fri 6/58:05 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
SWISS
Tue 6/1610:25 pm
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops19h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 5/3$915
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/26:00 am
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Tue 6/1610:25 pm
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops19h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 5/2$916
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/299:00 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 6/63:10 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/3$917
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Fri 6/57:15 pm
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops24h 40m
SWISS
Sat 6/1310:45 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 5/4$923

Find 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 May 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$826
(Expedia)

One-way from

$581
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$849

Good round-trip deal

$682 or less

Good one-way deal

$285 or less
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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 May 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 6/8

7:15 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/16

10:25 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$935

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 6/22

7:25 pm-10:15 am

1 stop37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

7:30 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$1,069

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 5/23

9:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/30

7:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop37h 30m

$1,093

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 6/14

10:30 pm-11:00 am

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/23

1:15 pm-8:00 am

1 stop19h 45m

$1,268
Quickest round-trip

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 9/30

10:30 pm-11:00 am

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/14

6:50 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop11h 40m

$1,365

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 10/23

4:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

7:00 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,537

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 6/24

10:30 pm-11:00 am

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/2

6:50 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop11h 40m

$1,598

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 10/25

6:25 pm-8:05 am

Nonstop11h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

7:00 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,660

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 10/26

10:05 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/16

2:25 pm-12:15 pm

3 stops23h 50m

$1,718

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 5/23

10:30 pm-11:00 am

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/30

7:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop37h 30m

$1,867

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Compare providers for flights from London to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from London to Cape Town in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on London-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on London-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for London-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from London to Cape Town

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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?

Booking 22 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of $764). Flying from London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,462). 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 May 7, 2026.

When flying from London to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 May 7, 2026.

The most flights from LON to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 30% 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.

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $634.

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 55m.

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 Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?

Over the last year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for London to Cape Town flights

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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 May 7, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS,Virgin Atlantic, andNorse Atlantic UK 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.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
688 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,000 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,952 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

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 6 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 24h 40m. 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 $324 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Qatar Airways, starting at $765 and $860 round-trip. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from London to Cape Town are Norse Atlantic UK ($275), Ethiopian Air ($618), and British Airways ($941).

  • 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: Scandinavian Airlines (96%), China Eastern (96%), Delta (96%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from London to Cape Town is $1,240. On average you can expect to pay $3,322. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $961.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of $764). Flying from London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,462). 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 6 airlines flying from London to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 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 May 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest$324Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$765Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$860Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$877Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$878Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$979Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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