Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 £851 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 £767 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

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

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Direct flights take on average 11h 05m to travel the 6,010 miles between London and Cape Town.

Question 3

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

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Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from London and land in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 31m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

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 £349 for a one-way ticket and £489 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Sunday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to London, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

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

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 09:40 and will be landing in Cape Town at 22:10.

Question 8

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

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Cape Town jets off at 22:30 and lands at 11:00.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between London and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 airlines that fly direct from London to Cape Town. They are: A.P.G., Air France, British Airways, Hahn Air, Norse Atlantic UK and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Norse Atlantic UK at £344 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Norse Atlantic UK.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Cape Town?

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

Are there hotels at London airports (LON)?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

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The cheapest month for flights from London to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost £560 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,093 and £971 respectively.

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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 return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to London with another airline.

Question 24

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 25

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Algiers (ALG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £421 for a return.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the top choice – 28% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from London to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Frankfurt am Main (FRA) often has the shortest stopovers from London to Cape Town, with an average time of 1h 48m.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Amsterdam (AMS) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 13h 55m.

Question 29

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 121 minutes.

Question 30

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 31

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Friday 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 32

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 33

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

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, 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 34

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Cape Town were found on Norse Atlantic UK (£489) and Turkish Airlines (£525).

Question 35

What is the cheapest London to Cape Town flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Cape Town costs £380 on the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cape Town (CPT). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 28% cheaper than other London-Cape Town routes. The most popular route is between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cape Town (CPT).

Question 36

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 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

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 £755 on average.

Question 38

How much is a return 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 £525 and £815 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £489 on Norse Atlantic UK (30 Sept–2 Oct).

Question 39

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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

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