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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from London to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Cape Town.฿8,378 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 23.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departing from London Gatwick on Wed, Apr 23, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿8,378, select.

Cape Town.฿9,890 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 17.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departing from London Gatwick on Tue, Mar 17, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿9,890, select.

Cape Town.฿11,471 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 24.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departing from London Gatwick on Tue, Feb 24, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿11,471, select.

Cape Town.฿12,275 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 27.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departing from London Gatwick on Tue, Jan 27, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿12,275, select.

Cape Town.฿15,185 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 12.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from London Stansted on Thu, Jun 12, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿15,185, select.

Cape Town.฿15,609 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 9.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from London Stansted on Fri, May 9, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿15,609, select.

Cape Town.฿16,725 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 5.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departing from London Gatwick on Wed, Nov 5, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿16,725, select.

Cape Town.฿16,749 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 2.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departing from London Gatwick on Tue, Dec 2, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿16,749, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in April.

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London to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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London to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	฿8,378
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	11 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airline	British Airways
Average flights per week	112

Finding cheap flights from London to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from London to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from London to Cape Town is ฿17,551. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from London to Cape Town?

11 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from London to Cape Town.

Which airlines fly direct from London to Cape Town?

British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia fly direct from London to Cape Town.

How many flights are there a week from London to Cape Town?

There are 56 flights per week flying from London to Cape Town, as of April 2025.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Cape Town is usually April 2025.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Cape Town Airport on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from London to Cape Town Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 34 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from London to Cape Town?

The cheapest airline that flies to Cape Town is Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).

How to find cheap flights to Cape Town from London

Looking for cheap tickets from London to Cape Town? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

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