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Find cheap flights from London to Cape Town from £345

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20:05 - 21:35LHR-CPT
24h 30m1 stop
08:40 - 21:45CPT-LHR
14h 05m1 stop
£506SWISS
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Sat, 7 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep
18:45 - 10:00LGW-CPT
14h 15m1 stop
08:40 - 17:55CPT-LGW
34h 15m1 stop
£527SWISS
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Wed, 8 May - Sun, 19 May
10:10 - 13:45LGW-CPT
26h 35m1 stop
14:35 - 06:20CPT-LGW
16h 45m1 stop
£553Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 9 May - Wed, 22 May
10:10 - 13:45LGW-CPT
26h 35m1 stop
14:35 - 06:20CPT-LGW
16h 45m1 stop
£557Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 5 May - Wed, 22 May
18:25 - 16:40LHR-CPT
45h 15m2 stops
23:00 - 16:15CPT-LHR
18h 15m1 stop
£558Kenya Airways
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Sat, 11 May - Thu, 16 May
18:25 - 18:50LHR-CPT
23h 25m2 stops
06:00 - 16:15CPT-LHR
35h 15m2 stops
£559Kenya Airways
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Mon, 6 May - Tue, 25 Jun
18:30 - 10:00LHR-CPT
14h 30m1 stop
17:45 - 07:40CPT-LHR
14h 55m1 stop
£598Lufthansa
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18:30 - 10:00LHR-CPT
14h 30m1 stop
17:45 - 07:40CPT-LHR
14h 55m1 stop
£600Lufthansa
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06:30 - 21:25LHR-CPT
13h 55m1 stop
23:15 - 17:35CPT-LHR
19h 20m1 stop
£605KLM
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06:30 - 21:10LHR-CPT
13h 40m1 stop
23:15 - 16:15CPT-LHR
18h 00m1 stop
£681KLM
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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 £656 and was between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town. The average price for a return flight for this route is £843.

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.
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 Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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 £640 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,074 and £1,028 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 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 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 last 3 days, Qatar Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £386. KAYAK users also found London to Cape Town return flights on SWISS from £506 and on Ethiopian Air from £553.

Which airlines fly direct 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 £757.

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

Each day, there are 3 direct 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 22:00 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?

The average direct flight takes 11h 35m, covering a distance of 6,010 miles.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 22:25 and will be landing in Cape Town at 11:00.

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 22:25 and lands at 11:00.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Cape Town

Low season

June

High season

December

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Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick 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

  • Are there hotels at London airports (LON)?

    Before you get your flight from London Airports (LON), you can spend the night at a hotel so you’re not rushing the day of your flight. If you are flying direct from Heathrow then you will likely depart from Terminal 3 or 5. At Terminal 3 you can stay at the Aerotel, whilst at Terminal 5 there is the Sofitel. At Gatwick (LGW) you can also stay at Sofitel, which is located in the North Terminal.

  • Can I exchange my currency at Cape Town International (CPT)?

    When you get to CPT Airport you can exchange your British Pound to South African Rand, so that you’re all ready for your trip. Once you’ve landed you should walk through the international arrivals hall and you will see a Currency Bureau de Change on your left near the ATMs.

  • 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 £428 for a one-way ticket and £627 for a return.

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

    On your way to Cape Town, you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You’ll be landing at Cape Town Intl.

  • 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 direct 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 £768 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 £674 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 return 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 from London to Cape Town? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £758 or less one-way and £930 or less round-trip.
  • When you find cheap flights from London to Cape Town, you will see that the direct flights tend to leave at quite a popular time in the evening, so the airport is likely to be busy. If you want to ensure that you are not held up in the queues then you should opt for the fast track service, which costs about £12.50 per passenger at Heathrow Airport (LHR).
  • You are able to get to London Airports (LON) quickly before your flight. If you’re getting a direct flight from Heathrow then there are several choices. A bus with National Express takes about 35 minutes, whilst the Heathrow Express from London Paddington train station takes around 15 minutes. If you want to get the Underground from an area in central London like Covent Garden, it will take about 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line.
  • Upon arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT), you will be able to get to nearby locations quickly. For example, you can drive to Stellenbosch in about 40 minutes, Paarl in around 45 minutes and Worcester in approximately 1h 20min.
  • 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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Prefer to fly direct from London to Cape Town?

Find which airlines fly direct from London to Cape Town Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London to Cape Town Intl

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

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

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Direct 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

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from London to Cape Town

 
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7.7
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 751 reviews
7.8boarding
7.4comfort
7.1food
7.7entertainment
8.3crew
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Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024JFK - EDI
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Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff were fantastic friendly nice they came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meeting was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast.

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.

The wifi service was really poor I try to use it the service was extremely poor if that could be improved that will go a long way

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

The flight attendants on this flight were incredible! One even gave me her own dinner when my special meal order wasn’t transferred due to a flight delay! She insisted and I was so grateful. That is going above and beyond! The issue I had with the flight was with Lufthansa support. I missed my connection due to a flight delay and they wouldn’t rebook online, only in person. This took a lot of time and visits to the airport waiting for a Lufthansa agent to arrive 5 hours later than posted and almost paying full-fare price for the new flights and refusal to add my special meal orders. It made for a challenging journey home and I didn’t feel valued as a customer.

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.

No eye patches , socks given out for overnight flight! The snack on the short haul was a cube of chocolate! The seat was uncomfortable for a long haul - not enough cushioning!

Overall experience is good with boarding and food. There was no entertainment provided on a leg that made it bit harder.

The flight was smooth and on time. Check-in and boarding was very efficient. The flight was very comfortable and there was good entertainment and food on offer.

Self check in Kiosk did not recognize that I had prepaid for my luggage. This caused a 40 minute delay even though I had my British Airways email receipt for the prepaid luggage.

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

Staff were very helpful. The free WiFi for messages was also very useful to keep in touch

Crew was more interested on looking at their phones than welcoming passengers during boarding.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

The boarding process was a disaster. No one respects the boarding groups—tired old aeroplane. There are no sockets to charge phones. The cushion seats are ancient and hurts back and gluts

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Cheapest flights to Cape Town from London found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/5Thu
2 stops
25h 00mLGW-CPT
£345
10/5Fri
3 stops
59h 45mLTN-CPT
£356
23/5Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
26h 35mLGW-CPT
£419
6/5Mon
2 stopsKenya Airways
23h 25mLHR-CPT
£419
9/5Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
26h 35mLGW-CPT
£427
1/6Sat
2 stopsKenya Airways
23h 25mLHR-CPT
£440
10/6Mon
1 stopLufthansa
16h 00mLCY-CPT
£478
30/5Thu
1 stopLufthansa
16h 00mLCY-CPT
£514
6/5Mon
directBritish Airways
11h 35mLHR-CPT
£806
29/4Mon
directBritish Airways
11h 35mLHR-CPT
£811

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Last minute flights from London to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
24/4Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
26h 15mLHR-CPT
7/5Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
30h 20mCPT-LHR
£576
27/4Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
47h 25mLHR-CPT
14/6Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
26h 45mCPT-LHR
£581
25/4Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 30mLHR-CPT
7/5Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
18h 10mCPT-LHR
£584
25/4Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 35mLGW-CPT
8/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 45mCPT-LGW
£585
24/4Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
17h 35mLGW-CPT
26/5Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
21h 15mCPT-LGW
£678
28/4Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
19h 00mLGW-CPT
2/5Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
21h 20mCPT-LGW
£718
24/4Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
23h 45mLCY-CPT
7/5Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 55mCPT-LCY
£789
28/4Sun
multi-stopKLM
23h 40mLCY-CPT
2/5Thu
multi-stopKLM
19h 05mCPT-LCY
£903
24/4Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 00mLCY-CPT
8/5Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
30h 30mCPT-LCY
£952
27/4Sat
multi-stopKLM
35h 45mLCY-CPT
4/5Sat
multi-stopKLM
21h 25mCPT-LCY
£1,286

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London - Cape Town Flights

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Cape Town - London

Cabin classes:

£3,504
£1,556
£839