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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London from $381

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Cheap round-trip flights

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to London.
6:25 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-LHR
20h 25m2 stops
6:35 pm - 9:10 pmLHR-CPT
25h 35m1 stop
$606KLM
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Fri, May 23 - Sun, Jun 15
11:15 pm - 7:40 amCPT-LHR
33h 25m1 stop
7:15 pm - 9:25 pmLHR-CPT
25h 10m1 stop
$619KLM
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Thu, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 17
8:40 am - 7:55 amCPT-LHR
24h 15m1 stop
8:55 am - 7:10 amLHR-CPT
21h 15m2 stops
$695SWISS
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Sun, May 11 - Sat, May 17
7:00 pm - 9:45 pmCPT-LHR
27h 45m1 stop
6:40 pm - 7:40 amLHR-CPT
35h 00m2 stops
$712SWISS
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Thu, May 15 - Tue, Dec 2
1:50 pm - 7:00 amCPT-LHR
18h 10m1 stop
9:00 pm - 2:35 pmLHR-CPT
16h 35m1 stop
$725Ethiopian Air
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
3:25 pm - 7:00 amCPT-LHR
16h 35m1 stop
9:00 pm - 1:00 pmLHR-CPT
15h 00m1 stop
$737Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 23
6:05 pm - 2:10 pmCPT-LHR
21h 05m2 stops
5:30 pm - 9:30 amLHR-CPT
15h 00m1 stop
$745Lufthansa
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Sun, Apr 27 - Mon, Apr 28
6:05 pm - 2:10 pmCPT-LHR
21h 05m2 stops
4:30 pm - 12:40 pmLHR-CPT
19h 10m2 stops
$754Lufthansa
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Sun, Apr 27 - Mon, Apr 28
9:00 am - 7:30 amCPT-LHR
23h 30m1 stop
10:25 pm - 11:00 amLHR-CPT
11h 35mnonstop
$807British Airways
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Tue, May 13 - Thu, Jun 12
9:00 am - 7:30 amCPT-LHR
23h 30m1 stop
10:25 pm - 11:00 amLHR-CPT
11h 35mnonstop
$808British Airways
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Wed, May 21 - Tue, Jun 3

SWISS flights from Cape Town to London

Our best SWISS deals on Cape Town to London flight tickets
SWISS
May 11
CPT8:40 amCape Town Intl
24h 15m
1 stop
LHR7:55 amLondon Heathrow
May 17
LHR8:55 amLondon Heathrow
21h 15m
2 stops
CPT7:10 amCape Town Intl
SWISS
May 15
CPT7:00 pmCape Town Intl
27h 45m
1 stop
LHR9:45 pmLondon Heathrow
Dec 2
LHR6:40 pmLondon Heathrow
35h 00m
2 stops
CPT7:40 amCape Town Intl
SWISS
May 11
CPT8:40 amCape Town Intl
24h 15m
1 stop
LHR7:55 amLondon Heathrow
May 18
LHR8:45 amLondon Heathrow
31h 00m
2 stops
CPT4:45 pmCape Town Intl

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to London

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to London flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
May 24
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
18h 10m
1 stop
LHR7:00 amLondon Heathrow
May 31
LHR9:00 pmLondon Heathrow
16h 35m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
Ethiopian Air
Apr 10
CPT3:25 pmCape Town Intl
16h 35m
1 stop
LHR7:00 amLondon Heathrow
Apr 23
LHR9:00 pmLondon Heathrow
15h 00m
1 stop
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
Ethiopian Air
May 26
CPT5:25 pmCape Town Intl
24h 35m
2 stops
LHR5:00 pmLondon Heathrow
Jun 15
LHR9:00 pmLondon Heathrow
15h 45m
1 stop
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and London?

What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

The cheapest month to fly to London from Cape Town is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $599, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to London, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around $650.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to London?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to London is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for London on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $939. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $1,145. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to London.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to London?

Flying to London from Cape Town at noon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $801 when looking at flights departing at noon. Flights to London are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,159. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Cape Town Intl to London flight route?

Fly from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick for the best Cape Town Intl - London flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to London from Cape Town when booking 19 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to London for around $807 when searching 19 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to London from Cape Town for as low as $812 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town Intl to London flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Cape Town Intl to London flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Cape Town to London flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2025, prices for Cape Town to London flights are approximately 15% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to London

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to London according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Cape Town to London (CPT to LON) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$381

Fastest flight time

11h 40m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in London

1 airport
The best one-way flight to London from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $381. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $606.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to London takes 11h 40m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to London every day.
There is 1 airport near London: London Heathrow (LHR)

  • How far is Cape Town Intl to London by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Cape Town Intl to London is 6004.9 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 11h 40m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to London?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to London are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to London?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to London?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to London.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to London?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to London may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at London. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to London?

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to London?


Best airlines flying from Cape Town to London

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Rating
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SWISSPriceFrom $392Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,570 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $529Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,321 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $533Free CancellationRating
6.7
6,955 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $790Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,712 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $812Free CancellationRating
7.4
634 reviews
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  • Virgin Atlantic Flights From Cape Town to London

    Virgin Atlantic operates around 3 flights from Cape Town to London every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $956, but momondo users have found Virgin Atlantic deals from Cape Town to London from as low as $812 round-trip. Virgin Atlantic has been scored 7.4/10 in 634 reviews.

  • British Airways Flights From Cape Town to London

    The best British Airways deal for Cape Town to London flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $790, round-trip. It should be noted that an average British Airways flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $1,051 round-trip. British Airways operates 7 flights out of Cape Town into London in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 6,712 British Airways reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 6.6/10.


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