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$445+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CPT
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 January 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$713
(SWISS)

One-way from

$445
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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May

Average price

$850
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Cheapest flights from London to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/145:10 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop36h 10mSWISS
Sun 5/188:40 amCPT - LHR
1 stop34h 10mSWISS
Deal found 1/20$713
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:50 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - LHR
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$714
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:30 amLHR - CPT
2 stops24h 00mKLM
Sun 3/308:30 amCPT - LHR
2 stops27h 15mKLM
Deal found 1/19$718
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/265:25 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop26h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 3/32:30 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops27h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/19$727
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/178:45 amLHR - CPT
1 stop20h 55mLufthansa
Sun 3/309:30 amCPT - LHR
1 stop23h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$737
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/248:15 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 3/131:50 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/19$759
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/266:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/14:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$774
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/237:45 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops24h 40mAir France
Mon 5/2611:00 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops20h 35mAir France
Deal found 1/18$845
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/46:55 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 3/2712:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$879

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

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LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 3/14

5:10 pm-7:20 am

1 stop36h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

8:40 am-5:50 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$713

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 3/4

5:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

2:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$714

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 3/9

6:30 am-8:30 am

2 stops24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/30

8:30 am-10:45 am

2 stops27h 15m

$718

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 2/26

5:25 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

2:30 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$727

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 3/17

8:45 am-7:40 am

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/30

9:30 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 45m

$737

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 2/24

8:15 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/13

1:50 pm-6:35 am

1 stop18h 45m

$759

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 6/26

6:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/1

4:35 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 10m

$774

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 5/23

7:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/26

11:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$845

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 3/4

6:55 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/27

12:35 pm-6:35 am

1 stop20h 00m

$879

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

12:10 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$445

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from London with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from London to Cape Town

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

How far ahead should I 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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 24 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 January 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to Cape Town at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day 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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their London to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 January 20, 2025.

The most flights from LON to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 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 January 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Cape Town, such as SWISS, KLM and Lufthansa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,599 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
665 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

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 11 inbound flights from London per day from 7 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Cape Town is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $713 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Kenya Airways, starting at $718 and $727 round-trip. These flights start at 29% 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 Kenya Airways ($530), Ethiopian Air ($574), and KLM ($621).

  • 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: China Eastern (83%), Virgin Atlantic (83%), Iberia (68%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from London to Cape Town is $744. On average you can expect to pay $2,223. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $711.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 7 airlines flying from London to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 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 January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$515Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest$584Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$645Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$734Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$785Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$840Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,113Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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