£261 Cheap Flights from London (LON) to Cape Town (CPT)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £261 for one-way flights and £353 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 18 May - Mon, 14 Sept
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
£353 Return, found 2 days ago
£353
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Norse Atlantic UK flight, departing Mon, 18 May from London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 14 Sept, priced at £353 found 2 days ago
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 14 Sept
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
£360 Return, found 2 days ago
£360
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Norse Atlantic UK flight, departing Mon, 11 May from London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 14 Sept, priced at £360 found 2 days ago
APG Distribution System
Mon, 18 May - Mon, 14 Sept
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
£444 Return, found 2 days ago
£444
Return
found 2 days ago
Select APG Distribution System flight, departing Mon, 18 May from London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 14 Sept, priced at £444 found 2 days ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Mon, 18 May - Mon, 14 Sept
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
£464 Return, found 2 days ago
£464
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Mon, 18 May from London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 14 Sept, priced at £464 found 2 days ago
Lufthansa
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 27 Oct
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£514 Return, found 1 day ago
£514
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 18 Mar from London to Cape Town, returning Tue, 27 Oct, priced at £514 found 1 day ago
Kenya Airways
Thu, 19 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
£535 Return, just found
£535
Return
just found
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Thu, 19 Mar from London to Cape Town, returning Wed, 25 Mar, priced at £535 just found
Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 27 Oct
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£547 Return, found 1 day ago
£547
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 18 Mar from London to Cape Town, returning Tue, 27 Oct, priced at £547 found 1 day ago
Condor
Mon, 13 Apr - Fri, 25 Sept
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
£559 Return, found 2 days ago
£559
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Mon, 13 Apr from London to Cape Town, returning Fri, 25 Sept, priced at £559 found 2 days ago
Air France
Tue, 24 Feb - Sun, 26 Apr
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£565 Return, found 4 days ago
£565
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Tue, 24 Feb from London to Cape Town, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at £565 found 4 days ago
KLM
Thu, 19 Mar - Fri, 24 Apr
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£567 Return, found 1 day ago
£567
Return
found 1 day ago
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, 19 Mar from London to Cape Town, returning Fri, 24 Apr, priced at £567 found 1 day ago

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Alternative airports near Cape Town

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Cape Town Intl. CPT. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 16 minutes. Flights from £641
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
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Average driving time to city centre16 min
Flights from £641

Find the cheapest month to fly from London (LON) to Cape Town (CPT)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £349 - £628 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from London (LON-All Airports) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey from London (LON-All Airports) to Cape Town Intl. Airport is £353. But you better act fast. This price is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from London (LON-All Airports) to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
Each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your getaway, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from London (LON-All Airports) to CPT that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for London (LON-All Airports) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from London (LON-All Airports) to CPT?
The distance is around 9,700 kilometres, so fill your carry-on luggage with all the items you need to make your journey comfortable. Not sure what to take on board your England to Cape Town flight? A sleep mask, earplugs and a travel pillow are among the essentials.
Which airlines fly direct from London (LON-All Airports) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
British Airways (BA) is a top choice. It offers 30 flights between London (LON-All Airports) and Cape Town Intl. Airport each month. Like some more options? Check out the ticket prices from Virgin Atlantic (VS). This carrier offers 13 flights every month between these airports.
Are London (LON-All Airports) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can occasionally score a bargain, with some super cheap fares from London (LON-All Airports) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) cropping up a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals frequently — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines release prices that far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Gatwick
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
APG Distribution System, Air France, Air Mauritius, British Airways, Condor, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Hahn Air Technologies, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Norse Atlantic UK, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Return price
£352
Distance
9585 km

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For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from London to Cape Town. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Cape Town Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from LON-All Airports to Cape Town Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from LON-All Airports (LON) to Cape Town Intl. (CPT)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from London to Cape Town today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from LON-All Airports to Cape Town Intl. start at just £353 and range up to £567.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near London and Cape Town
  • booking your flight during May, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

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We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from LON-All Airports to Cape Town Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

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