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Cheap flights from London (LON) to Cape Town (CPT) from $451

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LON — CPT
May 13 — May 201
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Mon 5/20
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The best prices from London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday 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 May 8, 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

$1,250

One-way from

$517
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London to Cape Town?

Users have found that flying from London to Cape Town on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from London to Cape Town at least 50 days early can save you up to 8% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 50 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from London to Cape Town for as little as $931 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,050 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from London in May are about $981 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $611.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Cape Town (LON - CPT)?

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 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from London to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between London and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Lufthansa flights we've found from London to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$526
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Mon 7/85:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$551
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Tue 7/95:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$576
Wed 6/195:30 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$622
Wed 6/195:30 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mLufthansa
Sun 7/75:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$647
Mon 6/176:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Sun 7/145:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$671
Wed 6/195:30 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mLufthansa
Tue 7/95:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$672
Mon 6/176:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$695
Thu 6/201:45 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops19h 15mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$714

  • If you’re traveling from London to Cape Town, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Lufthansa. London to Cape Town flights are typically 45% more expensive than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Lufthansa typically cost $1,162.94 RT. The cheapest Lufthansa flight found for this route was $1,012. When traveling from London to Cape Town on Lufthansa, the most popular airport to depart from is London Heathrow Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Cape Town Intl Airport. When flying from London to Cape Town, Lufthansa flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap SWISS flights from London to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SWISS for the route between London and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced SWISS flights we've found at this time heading from London to Cape Town. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Fri 9/137:15 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops49h 20mSWISS
Mon 9/238:40 amCPT - LHR
1 stop35h 45mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$713
Sat 9/78:05 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop24h 30mSWISS
Sun 9/1511:05 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 50mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$754
Fri 9/137:15 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops49h 20mSWISS
Mon 9/238:40 amCPT - LHR
1 stop32h 40mSWISS
Deal found 5/8$768
Sat 9/78:05 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop24h 30mSWISS
Sun 9/1511:05 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops18h 30mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$782
Fri 9/65:15 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops51h 20mSWISS
Sun 9/1511:05 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop21h 20mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$787
Sat 9/77:00 amLHR - CPT
2 stops37h 35mSWISS
Tue 9/2410:55 amCPT - LHR
2 stops33h 30mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$790
Fri 9/137:15 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops49h 20mSWISS
Mon 9/238:40 amCPT - LHR
2 stops32h 55mSWISS
Deal found 5/8$795
Sat 9/72:25 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops30h 10mSWISS
Sun 9/1511:05 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops20h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$809
Sun 9/86:00 amLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 35mSWISS
Sun 9/1511:05 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 50mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$810

  • If you’re traveling from London to Cape Town, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is SWISS. Flights on this route from SWISS typically cost $1,080.16 RT, a price that is 66% more expensive than the average London to Cape Town flight. The cheapest flight found was $699 RT. When traveling from London to Cape Town on SWISS, the most popular airport to depart from is London Heathrow Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Cape Town Intl Airport. When flying from London to Cape Town, SWISS flights are -8% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap London to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from London to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from London to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$526
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Mon 7/85:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$551
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Tue 7/95:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$576
Wed 6/195:30 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$622
Wed 6/195:30 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mLufthansa
Mon 7/85:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$647
Mon 6/176:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Sun 7/145:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$671
Wed 6/195:30 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mLufthansa
Tue 7/95:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$672
Mon 6/176:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Mon 7/85:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop16h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$680
Mon 6/176:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$695

London to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between London and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from London to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$526
Wed 12/46:00 amLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/216:05 amCPT - LHR
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$541
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Mon 7/85:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$551
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Tue 7/95:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$576
Wed 6/195:30 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$622
Wed 6/195:30 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mLufthansa
Mon 7/85:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$647
Wed 12/46:00 amLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Tue 1/217:50 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop22h 30mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$652
Tue 12/38:05 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/59:30 amCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$666
Mon 6/176:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Sun 7/145:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$671

Non-stop flights to Cape Town from London

Discover non-stop flight options from London to Cape Town. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
If you're seeking options on non-stop flights from London to Cape Town, check out these fares. Users seeking other options on flights from London to Cape Town should update the search form at the top of the page.
Thu 8/2210:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 3/176:45 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,106
Mon 8/2610:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 9/46:55 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,109
Fri 8/2310:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 9/56:55 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,125
Thu 6/2010:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 7/106:55 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,126
Wed 10/210:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 10/246:55 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,127
Sun 11/310:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 11/226:45 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,128
Mon 10/2110:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 11/76:45 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,129
Fri 6/1410:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 7/56:55 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,144
Tue 10/110:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 10/236:55 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,145

London to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from London to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from London to Cape Town. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Mon 5/136:40 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/155:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$712
Mon 5/139:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/222:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/8$775
Tue 5/149:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/222:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$777
Mon 5/136:40 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/155:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$804
Mon 5/139:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/222:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$825
Mon 5/139:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/231:50 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/8$838
Tue 5/149:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/231:50 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$840
Mon 5/138:55 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1611:15 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$841
Mon 5/137:15 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/1511:15 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$843

One-way flights to Cape Town from London

Search for one-way flight options from London to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from London to Cape Town. Users in need of a round-trip flight from London to Cape Town instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 9/75:15 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops27h 20mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$451
Sat 9/75:10 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop27h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$459
Tue 5/289:40 amLHR - CPT
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$484
Wed 5/298:15 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$498
Tue 6/118:05 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops43h 35mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$499
Sun 9/86:00 amLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 35mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$502
Mon 5/272:10 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$510
Tue 5/286:45 amLHR - CPT
3 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$511
Sat 5/189:00 pmLHR - CPT
3 stops59h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$512

Find flights from London to Cape Town within your budget

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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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$526 - $899

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Price

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 6/15

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/11

1 stop14h 55m

$526

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 9/13

2 stops49h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/23

1 stop35h 45m

$713

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

1 stop15h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/23

1 stop24h 15m

$724

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 6/16

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/9

1 stop19h 20m

$793

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 5/20

1 stop26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/23

1 stop18h 15m

$798

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 5/28

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

1 stop19h 30m

$838

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 6/19

1 stop18h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop18h 25m

$855

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 5/20

2 stops16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/23

2 stops18h 40m

$874

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 6/17

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/7

2 stops23h 10m

$899

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When is the best time to 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 May 3, 2024.
Booking 84 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.
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When is the cheapest time 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 May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their London to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from London to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from London to Cape Town is currently $492 while a round-trip flight costs $780. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of $1,250). Flying from London to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,747). 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.

January

$1,250

February

$1,338

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,411

June

$1,658

July

$1,747

August

$1,445

September

$1,412

October

$1,384

November

$1,333

December

$1,419

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

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 8, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Cape Town, such as Lufthansa, SWISS and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

KLM
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

RwandAir
7.9
Good
49 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,013 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,428 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 8 inbound flights from London per day from 9 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from London to Cape Town for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Cape Town for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just $526, but on average you can expect to pay $691.

  • Are there nonstop flights from London to Cape Town for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London to Cape Town under $1,200. A good price for a nonstop flight from London to Cape Town is less than $1,147.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from London to Cape Town for under $800?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $800.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Cape Town is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $526 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and KLM, starting at $713 and $793 round-trip. These flights start at 46% 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 SWISS ($451), Qatar Airways ($510), and Kenya Airways ($536).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Cape Town?

    British Airways, Ethiopian Air and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from London to Cape Town.

  • 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 (73%), Qatar Airways (73%), Finnair (73%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from London to Cape Town is $1,025. On average you can expect to pay $2,319. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $769.

  • What does LHR to CPT mean?

    LHR and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LHR to CPT refers to a flight route from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport. London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY), London Southend Airport (SEN) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your London to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from London to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter London to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from London to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from London to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on London to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the London to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The London to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.

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