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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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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24 Feb — 3 Mar1
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Flights to Cape Town in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 19 February 2025.

Return from

£543

One-way from

£298

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£723

Good round-trip deal

£544 or less

Good one-way deal

£303 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 05m total
  • London to Cape Town
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11/6
  • 11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 February 2025.

Thu 6/310:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/315:20CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/2£543
Sat 1/320:40LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 1/410:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/2£547
Thu 9/1011:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 22/1006:00CPT - LGW
2 stops25h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/2£550
Thu 24/407:10LHR - CPT
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/414:35CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£550
Fri 2/511:45LHR - CPT
1 stop32h 40mKLM
Mon 19/523:00CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 50mKLM
Deal found 18/2£561
Tue 11/317:25LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 26/314:30CPT - LHR
1 stop27h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/2£562
Tue 22/420:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/513:05CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£568
Mon 3/320:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mA.P.G.
Tue 18/311:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mA.P.G.
Deal found 19/2£572
Mon 16/620:10LCY - CPT
1 stop24h 15mKLM
Sun 29/618:25CPT - LCY
2 stops26h 15mKLM
Deal found 18/2£581
Mon 1/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/1213:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/2£585
Mon 3/319:35STN - CPT
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/308:30CPT - STN
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£589
Sun 9/318:40LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Sun 23/309:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/2£590

Find flights to Cape Town within your budget

Locate flights to Cape Town that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 19 February 2025.

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 6/3

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

15:20-05:40

1 stop16h 20m

£543

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 23/4

20:00-08:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

16:35-16:15

1 stop24h 40m

£547

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 24/4

07:10-09:40

1 stop25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/4

14:35-16:15

2 stops26h 40m

£550

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 10/3

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

£560

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 2/5

11:45-21:25

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

23:00-13:50

1 stop15h 50m

£561

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 11/3

17:25-13:35

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

14:30-15:30

1 stop27h 00m

£562

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 3/3

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

£572

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Mon 16/6

20:10-21:25

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/6

18:25-19:40

2 stops26h 15m

£581

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 10/3

06:00-10:55

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

08:40-16:25

1 stop32h 45m

£586

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 3/3

19:35-08:30

3 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

08:30-10:45

2 stops28h 15m

£589

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Best time to book a flight to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from London to Cape Town takes 17 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Cape Town

The most flights from London to Cape Town are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from London to Cape Town are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways.

British Airways

British Airways

From £1,035

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From £726

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From £663

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From £639

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Cape Town are FlySafair, Norse Atlantic UK and A.P.G..

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 19 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and SWISS to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,289 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,289 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,289 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,289 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,573 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,289 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
656 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,289 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Cape Town airport overview

Africa’s third-busiest airport, and the winner of the 2009 Skytrax award for Best Airport in Africa, Cape Town International (CPT) is a sleek, light and spacious transport hub – and a suitably lovely introduction for foreign visitors to the Cape of Good Hope.

Recently upgraded for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cape Town International is a truly world-class airport, and a prime tourism gateway. Flights to Cape Town International are operated by a huge array of airlines, bringing eager visitors from all over the world to the city’s sunny shores.

Boasting an impressive array of facilities and amenities, just as you’ll have no shortage of things to do in South Africa’s Mother City – with hiking trails up iconic Table Mountain, long stretches of beautiful beaches, trips out to historic Robben Island, and serious partying in Long Street all in the offing – rest assured that your time spent in transit in Cape Town International will be very painless indeed.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cape Town. CPT handles an average of 10 flights per day from London. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 16 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost £28, while return flights cost around £44.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around £111, however they can be found for as little as £55.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Cape Town Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

    Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 mi away from Cape Town Intl).

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