How many flights from London to Cape Town are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 4.3% of flights from London to Cape Town were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that direct flights are less common on this route, and travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from London to Cape Town?

A direct flight from London to Cape Town typically takes 11 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 9682 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extended to 20 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their itinerary.

Should I set a price alert for London to Cape Town flights?

Historically, price fluctuations for flights from London to Cape Town have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to secure a more favorable deal. Monitoring prices can help identify potential savings opportunities on this route.

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London to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Cape Town

Most itineraries for cheap flights from London to Cape Town connect at least once, with only 4.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical journey involves 2 stopovers. This means that while direct flights from London to Cape Town are available, travelers should generally expect to factor in at least one connection.

A typical journey from London to Cape Town takes about 11h 35m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve stopovers, with connecting flights having a median duration of 27h 25m, while non-stop flights take approximately 11h 35m.

For those looking for the cheapest time to fly from London to Cape Town, November stands out with a median fare of $1177. Other favorable months include April and September, both with median fares of $1253. Planning your trip during these months could result in more budget-friendly travel options.

Fares for flights from London to Cape Town typically range from $1091–$1538, with a median of $1308. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

How much is a round trip from London to Cape Town

Regular price: £452 - £1,124

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 452 GBP and 1124 GBP. The current lowest deal is 372 GBP with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from Oct 30-Nov 19.

now £372

Low £452

High £1,124

The cheapest time to fly from London to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from London to Cape Town is November, with a median price of $1179. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1767. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from £1,179

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,767

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Cape Town

Norse Atlantic UK

Last-minute flights going from London to Cape Town

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Cape Town

London (LHR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Lufthansa

£975

£711

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Cape Town

London (LHR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Lufthansa

£785

£618

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Cape Town

London (LHR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Lufthansa

£990

£679

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Cape Town

London (LHR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Swiss International Air Lines

£981

£729

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Cape Town

London (LGW) - Cape Town (CPT)

Norse Atlantic UK

£538

£469

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Cape Town

London (LGW) - Cape Town (CPT)

Norse Atlantic UK

£530

£469

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

£895 → £491

45%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

£880 → £491

44%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

£898 → £531

41%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

£853 → £491

42%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Cape Town

London - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for London to Cape Town are near the typical level of $1308.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest for LON to CPT.

Historically, November, April, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 35m.

Direct flights typically take 11h 35m, while connecting flights average 27h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for LON to CPT.

Only 4.3% of recent flights from London to Cape Town are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from London to Cape Town appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers the cheapest flights from London to Cape Town, starting from ~479 GBP.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£479

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from London to Cape Town.

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

💸 Flights from ~£489

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

George Airport can be a useful alternative for domestic connections, despite fewer international routes.

📍 ~420 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£672

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Dec 01

Cape Town, South Africa

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$23,260

$12,316

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Dec 07

Cape Town, South Africa

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$22,298

$12,261

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Dec 09

Cape Town, South Africa

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$22,322

$12,261

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Nov 28

Cape Town, South Africa

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$22,274

$12,269

Save $10,005

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Business Class

From LGW

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Dec 24

Cape Town, South Africa

95% AI deal score

$21,231

$12,310

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Business Class

From LGW

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Dec 01

Cape Town, South Africa

95% AI deal score

$22,362

$12,316

Save $10,046

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Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 11

Cape Town, South Africa

95% AI deal score

$22,258

$12,741

Save $9,517

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From LGW

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Dec 17

Cape Town, South Africa

95% AI deal score

$22,117

$12,793

Save $9,324

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From LGW

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Dec 25

Cape Town, South Africa

95% AI deal score

$22,141

$12,793

Save $9,348

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Business Class

From LGW

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Dec 15

Cape Town, South Africa

95% AI deal score

$21,980

$12,793

Save $9,187

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

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Dec 16

Cape Town, South Africa

95% AI deal score

$23,037

$13,276

Save $9,761

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 23

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$21,231

$12,793

Save $8,438

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Cape Town is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $1335. Booking 14-27 days out saw average prices of $1364, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1809. Planning ahead can lead to more favorable pricing across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Cape Town was considered to be $1091 or less. The median price observed for this route was $1308. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of observed prices being $1538 or less. These figures provide a benchmark for evaluating flight costs.

Historically, November has been one of the cheapest months to fly from London to Cape Town, with a median price of $1177. April and September also offered competitive median prices at $1253 each. The annual median price for this route was $1308, indicating that certain months can offer notable savings compared to the overall average.

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London to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from London to Cape Town

Regular price: £452 - £1,124

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 452 GBP and 1124 GBP. The current lowest deal is 372 GBP with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from Oct 30-Nov 19.

now £372

Low £452

High £1,124

The cheapest time to fly from London to Cape Town

November

Cheapest

Flights from £1,179

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,767

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Cape Town

Norse Atlantic UK

Last-minute flights going from London to Cape Town

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Cape Town

London (LHR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Lufthansa

£975

£711

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Cape Town

London (LHR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Lufthansa

£785

£618

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Cape Town

London (LHR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Lufthansa

£990

£679

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Cape Town

London (LHR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Swiss International Air Lines

£981

£729

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Cape Town

London (LGW) - Cape Town (CPT)

Norse Atlantic UK

£538

£469

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Cape Town

London (LGW) - Cape Town (CPT)

Norse Atlantic UK

£530

£469

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

£895 → £491

45%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

£880 → £491

44%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

£898 → £531

41%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

£853 → £491

42%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Cape Town

London - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for London to Cape Town are near the typical level of $1308.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest for LON to CPT.

Historically, November, April, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 35m.

Direct flights typically take 11h 35m, while connecting flights average 27h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for LON to CPT.

Only 4.3% of recent flights from London to Cape Town are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from London to Cape Town appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers the cheapest flights from London to Cape Town, starting from ~479 GBP.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£479

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from London to Cape Town.

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

💸 Flights from ~£489

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

George Airport can be a useful alternative for domestic connections, despite fewer international routes.

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$21,231

$12,793

Save $8,438

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Cheap Flights from London to Cape Town

Today’s best flight deals from London to Cape Town

London to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from London to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from London to Cape Town

Direct flights from London to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from London to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Cape Town

London - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

November is historically cheapest for LON to CPT.

Direct flights take 11h 35m.

Connecting flights are dominant for LON to CPT.

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

London main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

Dec 01

Dec 07

Dec 09

Nov 28

Dec 24

Dec 01

Dec 11

Dec 17

Dec 25

Dec 15

Dec 16

Dec 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Cape Town?

How much should a flight from London to Cape Town cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Cape Town?

How many flights from London to Cape Town are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from London to Cape Town?

Should I set a price alert for London to Cape Town flights?

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More routes from London

Flights to Cape Town from other cities

London to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from London to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from London to Cape Town

Direct flights from London to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from London to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Cape Town

London - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

November is historically cheapest for LON to CPT.

Direct flights take 11h 35m.

Connecting flights are dominant for LON to CPT.

Norse Atlantic UK offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

London main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

Dec 01

Dec 07

Dec 09

Nov 28

Dec 24

Dec 01

Dec 11

Dec 17

Dec 25

Dec 15

Dec 16

Dec 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Cape Town?

How much should a flight from London to Cape Town cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Cape Town?