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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town from £372

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from United Kingdom (GB0) 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 22 November 2024.

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 November 2024.

Wed 27/1106:20LHR - CPT
2 stops37h 20mKenya Airways
Thu 5/1214:25CPT - LHR
1 stop27h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11£611
Wed 27/1120:50LGW - CPT
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1211:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11£612
Mon 2/1218:40LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/1209:30CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11£613
Wed 27/1118:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Thu 26/1209:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 21/11£614
Mon 2/1218:40LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Sun 15/1209:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 22/11£615
Tue 3/1218:45LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 10mSWISS
Wed 18/1223:55CPT - LGW
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Deal found 21/11£615
Fri 6/1211:30LHR - CPT
1 stop17h 00mAir France
Tue 21/108:30CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Deal found 22/11£616
Sat 7/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 22/1211:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 21/11£622
Wed 27/1120:25LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Thu 5/1223:20CPT - LHR
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Deal found 21/11£627
Tue 3/1213:30LCY - CPT
1 stop30h 25mSWISS
Wed 25/1223:55CPT - LCY
1 stop20h 45mSWISS
Deal found 21/11£643
Tue 3/1210:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 2/315:20CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£643
Wed 27/1116:55LGW - CPT
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/1217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/11£651

Find flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 915,844 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2024.

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LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 13/1

17:25-21:40

1 stop26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

14:25-15:30

1 stop27h 05m

£610

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 1/2

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

£610

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 25/1

17:50-22:10

1 stop26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

08:05-20:50

1 stop14h 45m

£610

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 16/1

10:00-08:15

2 stops20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/1

15:20-05:40

1 stop16h 20m

£610

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 27/11

20:50-10:30

3 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/12

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

£612

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 22/1

06:00-21:55

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

19:50-08:05

1 stop14h 15m

£613

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 27/11

18:30-10:55

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/12

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

£614

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 3/12

18:45-21:55

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/12

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

£615

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 6/12

11:30-06:30

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/1

08:30-21:25

1 stop14h 55m

£616

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Mon 27/1

13:30-10:55

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

19:50-18:40

1 stop24h 50m

£619

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from United Kingdom to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,151). 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 GB to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 22 November 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 22 November 2024.

The most flights from GB0 to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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 22 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Norse Atlantic UK, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines from United Kingdom to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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3,484 reviews

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8.1

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8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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8.2

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1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.5
Good
3,828 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town are Norse Atlantic UK (£372), Kenya Airways (£409), and Ethiopian Air (£456).

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Cape Town?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Cape Town on time: China Eastern (80%), Virgin Atlantic (80%), Iberia (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town?

    On average you can expect to pay £2,014 for a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is £485 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at £519.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from United Kingdom to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,151). 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 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom 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 915,844 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£362Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£405Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£412Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£492Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£497Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapest£558Average£841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£580Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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TAAGCheapest£594Average£951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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KLMCheapest£598Average£842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£604Average£979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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