Can I fly direct from Cape Town to London?

Direct flights from Cape Town to London are not the most common option. Historically, only 6% of the available flights on this route were direct. When connecting flights are necessary, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

A direct flight from Cape Town to London typically takes approximately 11 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 24 hours and 45 minutes. The total air distance covered on this route is 9713 kilometers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Cape Town to London are observed frequently. This route is consistently identified as one with regular opportunities for favorable fares. Travelers can often find competitive deals when planning their trips.

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Cape Town to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to London

Flights from Cape Town to London cover a substantial distance of 9713 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This means you can expect a significant travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

For those looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to London, fares typically range from $1061–$1453, with a median price of $1267. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 7% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare can require some flexibility.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London, June stands out with a median fare of $1095. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median fare of $1154, and October, where the median fare is $1184. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable pricing.

Regarding direct flights from Cape Town to London, only 6% of recent itineraries are non-stop, meaning most itineraries connect at least once. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly impacts the overall travel duration.

A typical journey from Cape Town to London takes approximately 11h 45m, including connections. While direct flights can complete the journey in 11h 45m, connecting itineraries often extend the travel time considerably, with a median connecting journey taking 37h 45m.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to London

Regular price: $759 - $1,727

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 typically between 759 USD and 1727 USD. The current lowest deal is 525 USD with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from Feb 8-Mar 9.

now $525

Low $759

High $1,727

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London is June, with a median price of $1095. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1381. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $1,095

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,381

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to London

Norse Atlantic UK

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to London

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LGW)

Norse Atlantic UK

$648

$594

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LGW)

Norse Atlantic UK

$625

$621

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LGW)

Norse Atlantic UK

$623

$638

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LGW)

Norse Atlantic UK

$623

$638

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LGW)

Norse Atlantic UK

$681

$654

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LGW)

Norse Atlantic UK

$625

$656

One-way

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

26 nights

Dec 24 - Jan 19

$984 → $572

42%

29 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 19

$967 → $572

41%

28 nights

Dec 22 - Jan 19

$976 → $588

40%

24 nights

Dec 24 - Jan 17

$984 → $612

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to London

Cape Town - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to London are near the typical level of $1267.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest at $1095

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 45m

Direct flights to London typically take 11h 45m, while connecting flights average 37h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6% of recent flights from Cape Town to London are direct, with connecting options dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights

Norse Atlantic UK has direct flights available from Cape Town to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Cape Town to London are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Cape Town to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~$594

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport is a good option for flights from Cape Town to London, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$596

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by direct train in ~75 minutes).

💸 Flights from ~$829

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cape Town to London is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $1256. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher prices, averaging $1405. Even booking 60+ days out can be slightly more expensive, with an average price of $1272.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to London is considered to be $1061 or less. The median price for this route was $1267. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices observed being $1453 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London, with a median price of $1095. January also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $1154. Overall, the annual median price for this route is $1267, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings.

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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: $759 - $1,727

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 typically between 759 USD and 1727 USD. The current lowest deal is 525 USD with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from Feb 8-Mar 9.

now $525

Low $759

High $1,727

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London

June

Cheapest

Flights from $1,095

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,381

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to London

Norse Atlantic UK

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to London

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LGW)

Norse Atlantic UK

$648

$594

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LGW)

Norse Atlantic UK

$625

$621

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LGW)

Norse Atlantic UK

$623

$638

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LGW)

Norse Atlantic UK

$623

$638

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LGW)

Norse Atlantic UK

$681

$654

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LGW)

Norse Atlantic UK

$625

$656

One-way

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

26 nights

Dec 24 - Jan 19

$984 → $572

42%

29 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 19

$967 → $572

41%

28 nights

Dec 22 - Jan 19

$976 → $588

40%

24 nights

Dec 24 - Jan 17

$984 → $612

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to London

Cape Town - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to London are near the typical level of $1267.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest at $1095

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 45m

Direct flights to London typically take 11h 45m, while connecting flights average 37h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6% of recent flights from Cape Town to London are direct, with connecting options dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights

Norse Atlantic UK has direct flights available from Cape Town to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Cape Town to London are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Cape Town to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~$594

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport is a good option for flights from Cape Town to London, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$596

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by direct train in ~75 minutes).

💸 Flights from ~$829

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Cape Town to London.

Elite

Best Elite deals to London

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CPT

Elite

Nov 05

London, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$2,458

$1,749

Save $709

From CPT

Elite

Apr 23

London, United Kingdom

89% AI deal score

$2,554

$1,947

Save $607

From CPT

Elite

Dec 01

London, United Kingdom

88% AI deal score

$3,974

$3,210

Save $764

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Mar 04

London, United Kingdom

88% AI deal score

$2,666

$2,029

Save $637

From CPT

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Mar 03

London, United Kingdom

88% AI deal score

$2,666

$2,029

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From CPT

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Mar 04

London, United Kingdom

87% AI deal score

$2,666

$2,115

Save $551

From CPT

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Mar 03

London, United Kingdom

87% AI deal score

$2,666

$2,115

Save $551

From CPT

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Mar 04

London, United Kingdom

86% AI deal score

$2,666

$2,150

Save $516

From CPT

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Mar 03

London, United Kingdom

86% AI deal score

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$2,150

Save $516

From CPT

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Mar 02

London, United Kingdom

85% AI deal score

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$2,029

Save $189

From CPT

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Mar 04

London, United Kingdom

85% AI deal score

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$2,261

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85% AI deal score

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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

Fares are near the typical level

June is historically cheapest at $1095

Direct flights take 11h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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

Nov 05

Apr 23

Dec 01

Mar 04

Mar 03

Mar 04

Mar 03

Mar 04

Mar 03

Mar 02

Mar 04

Mar 03

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

Fares are near the typical level

June is historically cheapest at $1095

Direct flights take 11h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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

Nov 05

Apr 23

Dec 01

Mar 04

Mar 03

Mar 04

Mar 03

Mar 04

Mar 03

Mar 02

Mar 04

Mar 03

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?