Can I fly direct from Cape Town to London?

Direct flights from Cape Town to London are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flights. Historically, approximately 6.3% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers on average.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

The direct flight from Cape Town to London typically takes about 11 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 9713 kilometers. Flights with one stopover are considerably longer, with a median duration of 19 hours and 5 minutes. This represents a difference of approximately 7 hours and 20 minutes between direct and one-stop journeys.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cape Town to London?

Historically, good prices on flights from Cape Town to London are considered frequent. This route consistently offers opportunities for travelers to find competitive fares. The availability of deals has been observed across the trailing quarter, making it a route where favorable pricing appears regularly.

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2027-01-26 – 2027-02-21
CPT - London
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$790
$595
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Cape Town to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to London

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to London, fares typically range from $1031–$1717, with a median of $1391. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and approximately 18% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $287. Following closely, January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $540. October presents another option for more budget-friendly travel, with a median fare of $659.

Most itineraries for flights from Cape Town to London involve connections. Only 6.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cape Town to London. For the majority of itineraries that are not non-stop, travelers can expect to make 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Cape Town to London takes approximately 11h 45m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the overall travel time for connecting flights, which often extend to around 25h 5m for connecting journeys, while non-stop flights take about 11h 45m.

The route from Cape Town to London covers a substantial distance of 9713 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance means flights typically involve extended travel times, often with layovers.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to London

Regular price: $711 - $1,988

Prices for flights from Cape Town to London are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to London is between $711 and $1988. The current lowest deal is $596 with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from Jan 26-Feb 23.

now $596

Low $711

High $1,988

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to LON is February, with a median price of $313. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1526. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $313

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,526

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to London

British Airways

Norse Atlantic UK

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to London

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

KLM

$1,072

$791

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

KLM

$1,077

$793

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

KLM

$1,134

$798

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

KLM

$1,201

$798

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

KLM

$1,073

$799

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

KLM

$1,123

$790

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to London

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$1,280 → $807

37%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$1,272 → $802

37%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,261 → $799

37%

11 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 29

$1,147 → $706

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to London

Cape Town - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares from CPT to LON are $596, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from CPT to LON, with a median price of $287.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 45m

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to London takes 11 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6.3% of recent flights from CPT to LON are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK offers a $596 deal

Norse Atlantic UK has a deal for $596 from CPT to LON, departing January 26, 2027.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from CPT to LON are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is a good option for flights to London, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$575

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport offers a convenient arrival option for flights from Cape Town to London.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~$575

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$852

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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Best Elite deals to London

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From CPT

Elite

Dec 27

London, United Kingdom

96% AI deal score

$18,117

$9,421

Save $8,696

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mar 05

London, United Kingdom

95% AI deal score

$16,154

$8,808

Save $7,346

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Jan 26

London, United Kingdom

95% AI deal score

$16,739

$8,808

Save $7,931

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 17

London, United Kingdom

95% AI deal score

$18,578

$10,033

Save $8,545

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 15

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$18,604

$8,772

Save $9,832

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 15

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$19,193

$8,772

Save $10,421

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 28

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$18,137

$8,808

Save $9,329

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 19

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$18,343

$8,808

Save $9,535

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 15

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$17,961

$8,808

Save $9,153

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 21

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$17,962

$8,808

Save $9,154

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 19

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$4,675

$2,781

Save $1,894

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 14

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$4,769

$2,879

Save $1,890

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cape Town to London is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $1252. Booking within 0-6 days of departure tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $1512. Conversely, booking 60+ days out also shows a slightly higher average price of $1322 compared to the best window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to London is considered to be $1031 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $1391. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares being $1717 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to London are February, with a median price of $287, and January, with a median price of $540. October also shows a comparatively lower median price of $659. The annual median price for this route is $1391, indicating significant savings during these months.

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Cape Town to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to London

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to London

Regular price: $711 - $1,988

Prices for flights from Cape Town to London are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to London is between $711 and $1988. The current lowest deal is $596 with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from Jan 26-Feb 23.

now $596

Low $711

High $1,988

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London

February

Cheapest

Flights from $313

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,526

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to London

British Airways

Norse Atlantic UK

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to London

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

KLM

$1,072

$791

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

KLM

$1,077

$793

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

KLM

$1,134

$798

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

KLM

$1,201

$798

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

KLM

$1,073

$799

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

KLM

$1,123

$790

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to London

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$1,280 → $807

37%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$1,272 → $802

37%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,261 → $799

37%

11 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 29

$1,147 → $706

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to London

Cape Town - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares from CPT to LON are $596, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from CPT to LON, with a median price of $287.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 45m

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to London takes 11 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6.3% of recent flights from CPT to LON are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK offers a $596 deal

Norse Atlantic UK has a deal for $596 from CPT to LON, departing January 26, 2027.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from CPT to LON are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is a good option for flights to London, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$575

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport offers a convenient arrival option for flights from Cape Town to London.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~$575

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$4,769

$2,879

Save $1,890

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to London

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to London

Cape Town to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to London

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to London

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London

Direct flights from Cape Town to London

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to London

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to London

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to London

Cape Town - London route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 11h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Norse Atlantic UK offers a $596 deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Dec 27

Mar 05

Jan 26

Dec 17

Sep 15

Sep 15

Sep 28

Nov 19

Sep 15

Sep 21

Oct 19

Oct 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy Cape Town to London tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Cape Town to London?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London?

Can I fly direct from Cape Town to London?

How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cape Town to London?

Related routes

More routes from Cape Town

Flights to London from other cities

Cape Town to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to London

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to London

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London

Direct flights from Cape Town to London

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to London

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to London

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to London

Cape Town - London route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 11h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Norse Atlantic UK offers a $596 deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Dec 27

Mar 05

Jan 26

Dec 17

Sep 15

Sep 15

Sep 28

Nov 19

Sep 15

Sep 21

Oct 19

Oct 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy Cape Town to London tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Cape Town to London?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London?