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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to London (CPT-LON)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to London

Thu, 16 Oct - Sun, 16 Nov
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
00:30 - 11:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
£361Norse Atlantic UK
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Wed, 10 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 12:25CPT-LHR
19h 00m1 stop
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16:50 - 11:35LHR-CPT
17h 45m1 stop
£482Emirates
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Tue, 4 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 06:35CPT-LHR
17h 10m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 13:00LHR-CPT
14h 45m1 stop
£496Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 6 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 06:35CPT-LHR
17h 10m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 13:00LHR-CPT
14h 45m1 stop
£529Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 5 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 22:55CPT-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
15:30 - 11:00LHR-CPT
17h 30m1 stop
£550Lufthansa
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Wed, 22 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
SWISS Logo
08:40 - 21:45CPT-LHR
14h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
08:55 - 22:05LHR-CPT
35h 10m1 stop
£551SWISS
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Wed, 5 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 22:55CPT-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
06:35 - 11:00LHR-CPT
26h 25m2 stops
£558Lufthansa
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
SWISS Logo
09:00 - 16:40CPT-LHR
33h 40m2 stops
SWISS Logo
09:00 - 22:05LHR-CPT
35h 05m2 stops
£583SWISS
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Mon, 6 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
British Airways Logo
09:00 - 05:35CPT-LHR
21h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:25 - 12:10LHR-CPT
11h 45mdirect
£596British Airways
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Thu, 24 Jul - Tue, 9 Sep
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 05:35CPT-LHR
11h 40mdirect
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22:25 - 11:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
£598British Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to London

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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British Airways

BA's premium economy offers 18 cm extra legroom, ideal for long-haul comfort.


BA's cabin crew are known for professionalism and proactive service, enhancing the flight experience.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin's Upper Class offers fully flat beds and exclusive lounge access for a luxurious experience.


Virgin's Economy Delight includes extra legroom and priority boarding, enhancing long-haul comfort.

Airports
CPT

CPT offers ample parking options, including shaded areas to protect your car from the sun, with short-term and long-term choices available.

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LHR

The Heathrow Express offers a non-stop service to London Paddington in 15 minutes. Buy tickets in advance for the best rate.

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LGW

The Gatwick Express is a direct service to London Victoria Station, taking just 30 minutes and usually guaranteeing a seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to London flights

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

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Planning a trip from Cape Town to London? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Cape Town to London flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Cape Town to London.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Cape Town to London cost £492 and was between Cape Town (CPT) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £492.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London on a Monday, 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 Cape Town to London. 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 Cape Town to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to London, 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 Cape Town to London is November, where tickets cost £456 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £667 and £659 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £675 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to London, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to London

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight£150
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to London

  • Which hotels are a close distance away from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is surrounded by numerous hotels catering to various preferences. Among the well-regarded choices are the Hilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel and Holiday Inn London Heathrow. These hotels provide easy accessibility through frequent shuttle services, available from designated pick-up points outside each terminal, ensuring a seamless transfer experience for guests arriving at the airport.

  • Are there any airlines which have Wi-Fi on their planes from Cape Town to London?

    Yes, there are several airlines that offer Wi-Fi on their planes for flights from Cape Town to London. British Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways are among the airlines that provide Wi-Fi services on select flights between the two destinations. It's important to note that Wi-Fi availability may vary depending on the aircraft and specific flight.

  • Do flights from Cape Town to London offer any assistance services for passengers with mobility issues?

    British Airways and Emirates offer assistance services for passengers with mobility issues on flights from Cape Town to London. British Airways provides a range of services for passengers with mobility needs, including pre-boarding assistance, wheelchair assistance, and priority seating. Similarly, Emirates offers services for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and specially designed facilities on board their aircraft.

  • When flying from Cape Town to London, how can I minimise my carbon footprint?

    To minimise your carbon footprint when flying from Cape Town to London, you can consider a few actions. Firstly, choose a direct flight as it generally has a lower carbon footprint compared to connecting flights. Secondly, opt for airlines that have implemented environmental initiatives, such as British Airways' carbon offset program and Emirates' commitment to reduce emissions. Additionally, consider packing light to reduce the aircraft's overall weight and fuel consumption. 

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to London was £204 for a one-way ticket and £491 for a return.

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

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

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

    Lufthansa, South African, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to London flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to London are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of £671 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £592 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Cape Town to London.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to London?

    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 London with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

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

    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 London from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Cape Town to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £461 or less one-way and £493 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Cape Town to London often include stopovers in cities such as Johannesburg (JNB), Dubai (DXB), or Doha (DOH). Airlines like South African Airways and British Airways offer stopovers in Johannesburg, while Emirates and Qatar Airways offer flights with stopovers in Dubai and Doha, respectively. These stopover cities serve as major transit hubs, providing convenient connections for passengers travelling between Cape Town and London.
  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT) provides passengers flying to London with access to various business lounges. Some of the popular lounges include the Bidvest Premier Lounge, the Shongololo Lounge, and the SLOW Lounge. The lounges are located near the boarding gates in the International Departures area. These lounges provide a comfortable and relaxing environment for travellers allowing passengers to unwind and prepare for their journey to London.
  • When flying from Cape Town to London, you have the option to land at different airports in London, including London Heathrow and London Gatwick (LGW). Landing at London Heathrow (LHR) offers the benefit of being the busiest airport with extensive connectivity and a wide range of flight options. On the other hand, London Gatwick is known for its convenient location and excellent transport links to central London.
  • To travel from London Heathrow Airport to the city centre, you can take the Piccadilly line on the London Underground directly to various central locations. The journey typically takes around 45 minutes, and the Underground operates at regular intervals.
  • To travel from London Gatwick Airport to the city centre, you can take the Gatwick Express, a dedicated train service that runs between the airport and London Victoria Station. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes, offering a quick and convenient option for reaching the city centre.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to London?

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

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to London

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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Direct returns

London to Cape Town Intl

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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Top 5 airlines serving from Cape Town to London

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
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They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

10.0 ExcellentAli, May 2025DXB - MAN
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They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Ticket price is competitive, flight time is punctual, aircraft cabin is clean, food is average. Can improve on serving system of meals on a A380 airbus. I had only 15 min to eat my meal. There are lots of people to serve & took a while for food to make it down to my row.

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

I was not allowed to upgrade with miles whereas others were. That’s a pity

Each flight we took was late with little or no updates or information.

Absolutely amazing! Best airline i have flown with, huge difference to United!

The flight was generally good but was delayed departure meant a very late arrival for a connecting flight.

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

The service was flawless. The trip went great. I flew from Venice, Italy to Tampa, Florida. The issue is my bag (that I checked for free when checking into the flight) was ripped along the side when I collected it from baggage claim in Tampa, last night. I thought of talking with the Tampa baggage claim employees about it and see what could be done, but my bag isn’t a very expensive bag and I didn’t want to make a big deal of it. I’m not sure if I’ll be checking a bag anymore in the future.

My luggage did not make the connection and 4 days later I still have not received it.

I took this flight to be able to fly with Swiss instead of Air Canada from Geneva.. The AC planes have a better outfit in Business class than Swiss, but the service aboard Swiss is really best, first-class, as is the food and beverages. Though using the same plane model (A330-300), the interior setup of the cabin starts to show its age, but IMO the planes are better serviced by Swiss than AC. I had in my recent trips with AC way too many technical problems that led to delays or even complete cancellation of my flight.. Their fleet is aging (average 20+ years) and the maintenance has taken a toll compared to years ago. Cutting costs in every corner has to be paid sometime by someone, and it's the travelers at the end that pays for it. Unfortunately for me, flying directly to Zurich puts a much longer after-fly trip on me than Geneva.. so I might go back to direct flight YUL-GVA, even if I don't like flying with AC.

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

Seats are too cramped, but that is a problem with every airline. I actually enjoyed the meal served.

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

Food is delicious I’ve tried Thai green chicken curry and it was perfect!

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

Complete mess. Our reservation was mistakenly cancelled. After almost missing the connection and walking all over the Munich airport, the Service desk got involved and we were run to our flight. Not all 4 of us in Business and not seated together as originally booked. This was the worst treatment I have ever had. And I travel a lot. 1K million miler.

The airport crew and flight crew did a great job rearranging the gate at the last minute and got us to Munich on time

Crew was not happy. Very uncomfortable seats. When person leans back in front of you the screen is too close to me. Food was awful.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

Not enough time between connecting flights. We had to run through the Frankfurt airport and nearly missed our flight to the US. Extremely tight seating in Economy. No room and I'm not a large person. Please prevent any seats from reclining so my kneecaps are not destroyed again. Entertainment system touch screen did not recognize inputs. Seemed to be a problem for many. Crew were very nice and the food was not bad.

We were delayed taking off which caused us to miss the connection to Orlando in Frankfurt. The gate we landed at in Frankfurt was in A terminal and the next flight was c15 which was impossible to get to even running. Very poor planning on Lufthansa’s part.

Very disappointed. None of the bags from Newark & Toronto flight were loaded onto connecting flight to Mumbai. And yet, no announcement during the flight. No placard near the luggage carousel in Mumbai. Absolute mayhem at Lufthansa lost & found counter. Each agent taking 20 minutes to record each incident. Stood in line for more than 1 hour, after suffering through a 8 hour flight.

Lufthansa give one a safe and seamless experience from check-in to baggage pickup

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

The boarding call announcements versus the Staff announcements versus the digital signage board on the out-going and returning flights WERE NOT IN SYNC. I was sent through check and re-checks 3 times. WHY?

Absolutely the worst airline. Can’t find anything positive to say. We were in business which is the same as most airlines coach

everything to do with KAYAK was terrible. Your customer facing departments are utterly useless, timewasting and unhelpful.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

When checking our bags we were told our bags would go through our final destination. This did not happen. When boarding, after group 3 it was a free for all, everyone boards. When served lunch, I asked for anything without dairy, I was given popcorn and gummy snacks. She said she would come back with more options, she never did. Also, when traveling through London, they don’t tell you your gate number until 1 hour before flight leaves, causing everyone to run to their gate.

Full flight, but crew was great. No wifi and no seatback entertainment, so had to read...argh!

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

The crew did not really interact with me which was no problem as I was fine. I did see that they were somewhat short with some passengers but that was not common. Just in general, they did not seem friendly - no requirement to be so but I am used to a friendly crew on most flights. The food was just ok but with a flight that large, I would think it hard to make something more elaborate.

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

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