Can I fly direct from Cape Town to London?

Direct flights from Cape Town to London are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 6.3% of all flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stops. This indicates that most travelers on this route will likely have at least one connection.

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. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to approximately 19 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add several hours to the total trip.

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

Historically, flights from Cape Town to London are classified as having frequent good prices. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable fares on this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes it a route where diligent searching can often yield savings. This trend has been observed across the trailing quarter.

Flights From Cape Town

To London

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to London

Browse current best options from Cape Town. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Cape Town

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to London

Prices updated 3 days ago

444 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Aug 9, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to London

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cape Town to London

2026-09-14 – 2026-09-18
CPT - London
92% AI deal score
$972
$596
Round trip
2026-09-21 – 2026-09-23
CPT - London
92% AI deal score
$978
$597
Round trip
2026-10-02 – 2026-10-27
CPT - London
78% AI deal score
$638
$597
Round trip
2026-09-17 – 2026-09-18
CPT - London
92% AI deal score
$979
$597
Round trip
2026-10-20 – 2026-10-27
CPT - London
81% AI deal score
$693
$597
Round trip
2026-10-01 – 2026-10-27
CPT - London
77% AI deal score
$635
$597
Round trip
2026-10-20 – 2026-11-17
CPT - London
79% AI deal score
$657
$597
Round trip
2026-10-13 – 2026-10-27
CPT - London
79% AI deal score
$663
$597
Round trip
2026-10-16 – 2026-10-27
CPT - London
79% AI deal score
$663
$597
Round trip
2026-10-12 – 2026-10-27
CPT - London
79% AI deal score
$661
$597
Round trip

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 price 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 competitive prices for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to London? You'll find the most affordable fares during February, with a median price of $287. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $540, followed by October at a median of $659. These months present the best opportunities for cost-effective travel.

Most itineraries for flights from Cape Town to London connect at least once, with only 6.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, meaning you should anticipate at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Cape Town to London takes approximately 11h 45m, including connections. Since most itineraries involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect, encompassing both flight segments and layovers.

The distance between Cape Town and London is approximately 9713 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means you should prepare for an extended travel time, typically requiring a full day of travel.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to London

Regular price: $835 - $1,743

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

Regular prices for flights from Cape Town to London typically range from $835 to $1743. The current lowest deal is $575 with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from Sep 14-Sep 18.

now $575

Low $835

High $1,743

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

Norse Atlantic UK

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to London

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,166

$772

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LCY)

KLM

$1,117

$788

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LCY)

KLM

$1,108

$793

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LCY)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,128

$808

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LCY)

KLM

$1,183

$808

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LCY)

KLM

$1,182

$814

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$1,286 → $808

37%

14 nights

Feb 10 - Feb 24

$1,178 → $720

39%

6 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 31

$1,270 → $824

35%

8 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 31

$1,288 → $844

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to London

Cape Town - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to London are below the typical level, with 18% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London, with a median price of $313.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 45m

Direct flights from Cape Town to London typically average 11h 45m, while connecting flights average 25h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights from Cape Town to London, with 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to London are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$522

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 London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$522

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 train)

💸 Flights from ~$686

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

Sep 14

London, United Kingdom

95% AI deal score

$5,746

$1,537

Save $4,209

From CPT

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$4,795

$3,048

Save $1,747

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 07

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$4,722

$3,058

Save $1,664

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 22

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$4,910

$3,058

Save $1,852

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 09

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$4,899

$3,124

Save $1,775

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 08

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$4,877

$3,177

Save $1,700

TAAG Angola Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 14

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$4,733

$3,190

Save $1,543

Ethiopian Airlines, +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 observed was around $1252. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1512. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance showed an average price of $1322, which is also higher than the best window.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, 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 been $1391. Fares above $1717 are typically in the more expensive range. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $1031 threshold.

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 has also shown relatively lower prices, with a median of $659. These months offer significantly lower fares compared to the annual median price of $1391 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Related routes

More routes from Cape Town

Flights from Cape Town to Lagos Flights from Cape Town to Lusaka Flights from Cape Town to Manchester Flights from Cape Town to Marrakesh Flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit Flights from Cape Town to New York Flights from Cape Town to Osaka Flights from Cape Town to Paris Flights from Cape Town to Perth Flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg Flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Flights to London from other cities

Flights from Cancún to London Flights from Cardiff to London Flights from Cincinnati to London Flights from Dakar to London Flights from Dalaman to London Flights from Dallas to London Flights from Dammam to London Flights from Dar es Salaam to London Flights from Denver to London Flights from Dhaka to London Flights from Dubrovnik to London Flights from New Delhi 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

Regular price: $835 - $1,743

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

Regular prices for flights from Cape Town to London typically range from $835 to $1743. The current lowest deal is $575 with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from Sep 14-Sep 18.

now $575

Low $835

High $1,743

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

Norse Atlantic UK

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to London

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LHR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,166

$772

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LCY)

KLM

$1,117

$788

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LCY)

KLM

$1,108

$793

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LCY)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,128

$808

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LCY)

KLM

$1,183

$808

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - London

Cape Town (CPT) - London (LCY)

KLM

$1,182

$814

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$1,286 → $808

37%

14 nights

Feb 10 - Feb 24

$1,178 → $720

39%

6 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 31

$1,270 → $824

35%

8 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 31

$1,288 → $844

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to London

Cape Town - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to London are below the typical level, with 18% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London, with a median price of $313.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 45m

Direct flights from Cape Town to London typically average 11h 45m, while connecting flights average 25h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights from Cape Town to London, with 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to London are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$522

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 London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$522

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 train)

💸 Flights from ~$686

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

Sep 14

London, United Kingdom

95% AI deal score

$5,746

$1,537

Save $4,209

From CPT

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$4,733

$3,190

Save $1,543

Ethiopian Airlines, +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

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 11h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights

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

Sep 14

Oct 08

Nov 10

Sep 25

Dec 24

Nov 16

Sep 14

Oct 07

Oct 22

Sep 09

Oct 08

Sep 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

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 11h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights

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

Sep 14

Oct 08

Nov 10

Sep 25

Dec 24

Nov 16

Sep 14

Oct 07

Oct 22

Sep 09

Oct 08

Sep 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?