Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Cape Town are KLM and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of $1,210 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,302 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from London generally make it to Cape Town in 11h 05m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,010 miles.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from London and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 30m. The most common departure time is 10:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from London and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 30m. The most common departure time is 10:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Cape Town was $598 for a one-way ticket and $766 for a round-trip.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cape Town on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from London to Cape Town. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cape Town on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from London to Cape Town. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 9:55 am and will be landing in Cape Town at 10:10 pm.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Cape Town jets off at 10:30 pm and lands at 11:00 am.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from London to Cape Town. They are: British Airways, Norse Atlantic UK and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Norse Atlantic UK at $324 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Norse Atlantic UK.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from London to Cape Town. They are: British Airways, Norse Atlantic UK and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Norse Atlantic UK at $324 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Norse Atlantic UK.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Cape Town flight route.

Question 16

Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

Which airport hotels are available at Cape Town International Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost $754 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,472 and $1,332 respectively.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost $754 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,472 and $1,332 respectively.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $902.

Question 29

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the top choice – 22% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from London to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 30

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Dubai (DXB) often has the shortest layovers from London to Cape Town, with an average of 1h 41m.

Question 31

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 14h 56m.

Question 32

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Cape Town historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 122 minutes.

Question 33

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Virgin Atlantic have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 5% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 34

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 35

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from London to Cape Town were found on Turkish Airlines ($768) and SWISS ($776).

Question 39

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from London to Cape Town were found on Turkish Airlines ($768) and SWISS ($776).

Question 40

What is the cheapest London to Cape Town flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Cape Town costs $564 on the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cape Town (CPT). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 43% cheaper than other London-Cape Town routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 41

What is the cheapest London to Cape Town flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Cape Town costs $564 on the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cape Town (CPT). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 43% cheaper than other London-Cape Town routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 43

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 44

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $1,215, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 45

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $1,215, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 46

How much is a round-trip flight from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Cape Town from London usually cost between $948 and $1,348 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $766 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 15-Sep 22).

Question 47

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cape Town is Norse Atlantic UK, followed by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

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