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Flights from London to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest London to Cape Town flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from London to Cape Town.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from London to Cape Town cost $259 and was between London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $607.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights from London to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from London to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost $812 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,294 and $1,248 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London to Cape Town, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Cape Town from London were found on Qatar Airways ($509) and SWISS ($547), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on SWISS ($551) and Lufthansa ($620).

Which airlines fly non-stop between London and Cape Town?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London to Cape Town.
There is just one airline that flies from London to Cape Town direct and that is British Airways. The best one-way deal found from British Airways for the route is $699.

How many flights are there between London and Cape Town per day?

Each day, there are 3 nonstop flights that take off from London and land in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 35m. The most common departure time is 10:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Cape Town?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from London to Cape Town take?

Nonstop flights from London generally make it to Cape Town in 11h 35m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,010 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Cape Town?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 10:25 pm and will be landing in Cape Town at 11:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from London to Cape Town?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Cape Town jets off at 10:25 pm and lands at 11:00 am.

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June

High season

December

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$509
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from London to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from London to Cape Town

  • What public transport is available from Cape Town International airport to the city centre?

    There are bus services that link the airport in Cape Town to the city centre. The bus stops are located outside the main terminal, accessible from both arrivals and departures halls. MyCiti bus runs every 20 minutes from 5:30am to 9:30pm, the journey is around 30 minutes and costs between R87.80 (about 5 GBP) and R96.50 (about 5.5 GBP), depending on the season.

  • Which taxi company should I use from Cape Town International Airport to the city centre?

    Touch Down Taxis is the official taxi company at the airport, however several other companies operate there as well. The taxi rank is located on ground level outside the Arrivals hall, however it is advised to pre-book a taxi. The taxi fare to the Cape Town city centre should cost between R260 (about 15 GBP) and R320 (about 19 GBP), depending on the cab company.

  • Which airport hotels are available at Cape Town International Airport?

    There are two hotels available in the airport vicinity. Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport is located within a few steps of the airport. It has 90 rooms, offers free parking, breakfast and Wi-Fi. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is located 2 mins from the airport and offers a free shuttle service from 4am to midnight.

  • Where can I have a shower at Cape Town International Airport?

    If you need to freshen up after your flight, you will find showers available in Bidvest lounges for a fee. It is best to check if they are available on a particular day before paying to enter the lounge. Alternatively, you can purchase a package deal at Hotel Verde Cape Town, which includes access to the showers, swimming pool and gym.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Cape Town was $509 for a one-way ticket and $551 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London and Cape Town?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cape Town from London.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Cape Town?

    When flying out of London you will be using one of these airports: London Gatwick or London Heathrow. You will be landing at Cape Town Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to Cape Town?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Cape Town?

    The Airbus A350-1000 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Cape Town?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Cape Town.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Cape Town?

    There are nonstop flights from London to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Cape Town, KLM or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Cape Town are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,026 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $746 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $284 or less one-way and $611 or less round-trip.
  • There are direct flights from London to Cape Town with British Airways and Thomas Cook Airlines, while South African Airlines fly direct to Johannesburg then sends you on an internal flight to Cape Town. If you like to travel in a spacious seat, you should consider Emirates, Turkish Airlines or Ethiopian Airlines. While their flights include a stop-over, their average leg room space is very comfortable.
  • If you are travelling with children, you will find children’s play areas available at Cape Town International Airport, as well as facilities to change diapers in all women’s restrooms. Similar facilities are also available at all of the six London airports, and you can even warm baby bottles at London Southend Airport at the Lakers Bar in departures.
  • British Airways, Emirates and South African Airways all have dedicated airline lounges at Cape Town International Airport, though they are only accessible by their VIP customers. If you are travelling economy, you can access the Bidvest Premier Lounge with a fee. If you are a smoker, you can access the Smokers’ Lounge at the international terminal.
  • If you wish to park your car and fly before your flight from London to Cape Town, you will find that all of the London airports offer short term and long term car park options, with daily rates as low as 12 GBP per day at London City Airport if you book online ahead of time. Heathrow Airport offers a valet parking service for those with a busy schedule who just want to drop off their car and pick it up on their return.
  • Disabled parking spots are available at all car park levels at Cape Town International Airport. In addition, the airport is equipped with lifts and ramps, wheelchairs are available for hire, and restrooms are easily accessible by travellers with wheelchairs. If you need assistance embarking and disembarking, please inform your airline at least 48 hours before departure time.
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Find which airlines fly direct from London to Cape Town Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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London to Cape Town Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Nonstop returns

Cape Town Intl to London

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

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American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

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American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

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American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

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Sunday

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Top 5 airlines serving from London to Cape Town

 
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1561 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.3Food
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
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The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

2.0 MediocreDavor, Apr 2024ZAG - AMS
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The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

It was nice to be on a legacy airline, people try at least.

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

Amazing KLM service and brilliant economy comfort seats. Well worth the extra.

The boarding was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced. The fault lays on Ohare Airport and not so much the airline. The waiting area by the gate was the size to accommodate a regional flight for 20-30 people and right next to a busy walkway. When you cramped nearly 300 passengers into that space is was unbearable.

Well, in my case; the flight was delayed 1 hour, we have to wait in the plane to get green light. And the plane (probably because was a short trip) did not have entertainment or WiFi. No a good experience.

Didn’t get my luggage from layover in Zurich until 3 days later even though my luggage was marked priority and short layover, but my husband got his when we landed

we were late to get to this connecting flight and SWISS decided to wait for us . Very nice of them

Everything from the price to online checkin and the flight being on time to the crew and food was very good. The comfort level is fine--the seats are very close to each other in Economy. But I guess you get what you pay for.

Swiss ground crew was again at its prime and although I’m United 1K (Star Alliance Gold) they created problems with my hand luggage - while other passengers were boarding with more handbags and larger hand luggages, were critical on my 2 young kids attending the lounge with me and boarding the plane with me on the priority lane.

Horrible experience. I was apparently picked at random for a security screening - that was the most demeaning experience I have had in my life with a guy poking and prodding and having me take off my shoes, move up my pants so he could swab my legs - telling me I couldn't bring more than some quantity of cookies - I had 3 boxes of cookies in my luggage. In the end he did let me keep them but that was really uncalled for. Harrassment in the name of security.

They went out of their way. It was very clean and friendly.

I was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. Thank you

Wheelchair was the excellent service. I didn’t have any food or used entertainment. Overall for my trip experience was excellent. Thank you very much and keep up good work. Best regards

Motivated and friendly crew on a somewhat dated but well kept plane. Hd seats in economy may section, so legroom was excellent.

The two meals were plentiful and excellent. The drinks were continuous. Thanks, Crew very polite; however a bit "hazard" at the end as they were rushing us off; to prepare for the cleaning team and next flight. Baggage from Berlin was delayed; however through the apps etc; they kept me aware and informed.(.did receive my baggage about 36 hours after my flight arrival). Good experience; thank you.

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

Same but worse than international. The inter African flights are worse.

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

Boarding was a zoo. London ground crew was useless. Poor communication regarding where to line up. We were group 2, and everyone was jammed in together. Ground crew didn’t seem to care.

Horrible flight attendant in back of economy that screamed at me, have already reported to United. Horrible food - for Gluten free, why would you assume the person is vegetarian? I was served some kind of horrible curry bean paste and multiple cold rolls and soggy vegetables with no seasoning... um no!

I was at the airport on time , I checked in my luggage . The plane was delayed and the gate was change. The flight board did not give information . I did not get chance to fly. I am going to make a claim for it

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

Food was OK.. nothing to rave about but it was tasty enough. Many choices to choose from for entertainment. Seats tight but comfortable. Flight attendants cheerful & helpful.

Never flown with LH before so all in all wasba good experience. Also good to know that approx 24hrs prior the flight opens up for being able to organise the seating free.

It was a short flight, no real service (which is okay). Very bumpy because of weather.

I'm Canaadian. I hate Air Canada. I used to give them a pass on their international service. No longer, They suck across the board now! Old planes, exhausted staff bad food and shitty entertainment. Your seats need reupholstered! Start with that...

Good experience. Food was great and passengers helped rearrange seats so our family could be seated together

Great flight. Left on time, not very crowded. Quiet and the right temperature.

Flight delayed an hour due to plane maintenance issues after getting in line to board. Issue was plane galley ovens which eliminated hot meals for overseas flight. Cold selections were limited due to availability. Drink and meal service (already an hour delayed) was very slow. Upon arrival in Nashville, had to sit at gate for about 15 minutes before disembarking with no explanation. Local police then boarded plane as we were disembarking so maybe that was the issue.

Boarding good. Seats uncomfortable when lie flat. Food was awful. Tasted stale and chicken was dry. No live tv or flight map. Had to pay for internet.

Poor technical details on this plane. 1) There was no WiFi on an 8 hour long-haul flight. So no work could be done. That's below the standard expected for airlines these days. 2) The power outlet at my seat was busted and not working. 3) The headphone jack was loose and I had to keep adjusting my headphones to get good reception, or when it slipped out. - The flight was delayed to due mechanics. Sometimes this can't be avoided, I understand, and it's a big inconvenience to arrive that much later when traveling across time zones (then arriving at 4am from the prior time zone). - Also unique to this flight, the northern lights were visible on the right side of the aircraft, but I only found out after we landed (b/c again no wifi). I understand there are considerations about people being out of their seats to look, but I feel extremely disappointed and resentful that I wasn't told so that I could have a chance to look at this probably once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event from a view in the sky. - Flight crew was otherwise friendly and helpful.

Our flight was delayed by over 6 hours. We then had to deplane, stay overnight in a hotel then fly out the next day, 23 hours late.

I would have preferred something lighter for the second meal. Maybe a small sandwich .

They cancelled our flight the morning of departure at 4:30am.

Flight bumpy but good. 1 hr 20 mins for luggage not so good.

We were told to check our bags at the last minute, and the communication was poor.

Lost our luggage in Heathrow. Showed up 3 days into a 7 day vacation. Very inconvenient and disappointing!!

My luggage never arrived to Zurich. They can't confirm when it will arrive

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