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23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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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 18 April 2025.

Return from

£556

One-way from

£244

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£779

Good round-trip deal

£541 or less

Good one-way deal

£261 or less
5/5-21/5
  • 5/5-21/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 25m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 26/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£9 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 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 18 April 2025.

Wed 23/420:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/515:15CPT - LGW
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£539
Sat 26/406:30STN - CPT
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/500:30CPT - STN
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£557
Sat 22/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 4/1211:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 17/4£561
Tue 21/1006:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 15mAir France
Mon 10/1108:30CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Deal found 17/4£564
Thu 1/506:30LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Tue 3/623:15CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Deal found 17/4£565
Sun 4/510:10LGW - CPT
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/514:35CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/4£571
Mon 12/517:10LCY - CPT
1 stop27h 15mKLM
Wed 4/623:15CPT - LCY
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Deal found 17/4£584
Mon 10/1111:10LGW - CPT
1 stop32h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 2/1223:00CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£590
Sun 11/515:00LHR - CPT
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/516:40CPT - LHR
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£595
Mon 16/605:20LGW - CPT
1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/616:35CPT - LGW
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/4£603
Mon 16/606:45LTN - CPT
3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/614:00CPT - LTN
3 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£618
Mon 16/611:20LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/616:35CPT - LHR
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/4£634

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 5/5

10:10-08:40

2 stops21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

09:30-06:25

2 stops21h 55m

£556

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 1/5

06:30-21:25

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

23:15-13:50

1 stop15h 35m

£565

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 9/6

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/6

14:35-06:20

1 stop16h 45m

£566

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Mon 12/5

17:10-21:25

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

23:15-16:40

1 stop18h 25m

£584

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Tue 27/5

11:25-11:50

2 stops23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

16:35-23:30

2 stops31h 55m

£585

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 9/10

11:00-13:45

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/10

23:30-06:50

1 stop32h 20m

£592

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

15:00-17:10

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

16:40-13:35

2 stops21h 55m

£595

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 16/6

05:20-11:50

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/6

16:35-22:20

1 stop30h 45m

£603

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

11:30-21:30

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

08:30-21:25

1 stop14h 55m

£607

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

Mon 16/6

06:45-12:35

3 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/6

14:00-15:10

3 stops26h 10m

£618

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Best time to book a flight to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cape Town

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 11 April 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 1 minute. 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 Saturday afternoons, 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 Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 £1,020

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From £634

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From £663

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From £654

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

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

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 18 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Air France 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
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,581 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

FAQs about flying to Cape Town

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 4 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 £67.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around £147, however they can be found for as little as £89.

  • 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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