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£289 Cheap flights to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Cape Town departing on 15/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
09:10 - 22:10
EDI
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CPT
36h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:10 - 09:55
CPT
-
EDI
34h 45m
1 stop
£494Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:10 - 22:10
EDI
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CPT
36h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:10 - 09:55
CPT
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EDI
34h 45m
1 stop
£495Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
18:30 - 09:30
LHR
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CPT
14h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 07:40
CPT
-
LHR
14h 45m
1 stop
£584Lufthansa
Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
07:30 - 21:00
LGW
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CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:00 - 08:45
CPT
-
LGW
11h 45mdirect
£586Norse Atlantic UK
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:00 - 09:30
LGW
-
CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:00 - 08:45
CPT
-
LGW
11h 45mdirect
£588Norse Atlantic UK
Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
18:30 - 09:30
LHR
-
CPT
14h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 07:40
CPT
-
LHR
14h 45m
1 stop
£599Lufthansa
Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 13:00
LHR
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CPT
14h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 06:35
CPT
-
LHR
18h 45m
1 stop
£601Ethiopian Air
Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 13:00
LHR
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CPT
14h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 06:35
CPT
-
LHR
18h 45m
1 stop
£602Ethiopian Air
Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
KLM Logo
13:45 - 05:50
NCL
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CPT
15h 05m
1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 08:45
CPT
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NCL
34h 30m
1 stop
£744KLM
Sun, 30 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
KLM Logo
17:35 - 22:40
NCL
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CPT
27h 05m
1 stop
KLM Logo
00:30 - 09:00
CPT
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NCL
34h 30m
1 stop
£746KLM
Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/9

09:10-22:10

1 stop36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

00:10-09:55

1 stop34h 45m

£494

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/9

09:10-22:10

1 stop36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

00:10-09:55

1 stop34h 45m

£495

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

18:30-09:30

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

17:55-07:40

1 stop14h 45m

£584
Fastest return journey

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 10/11

07:30-21:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

23:00-08:45

Nonstop11h 45m

£586

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 18/11

20:00-09:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

23:00-08:45

Nonstop11h 45m

£588

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

18:30-09:30

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

17:55-07:40

1 stop14h 45m

£599

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 31/10

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

13:50-06:35

1 stop18h 45m

£601

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 30/10

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

13:50-06:35

1 stop18h 45m

£602

Newcastle upon TyneCape Town

NCL - CPT

NCLCPT

Newcastle upon Tyne

Sun 30/8

13:45-05:50

1 stop15h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

23:15-08:45

1 stop34h 30m

£744

Newcastle upon TyneCape Town

NCL - CPT

NCLCPT

Newcastle upon Tyne

Thu 21/1

17:35-22:40

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/2

00:30-09:00

1 stop34h 30m

£746

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Cape Town from United Kingdom during May instead. Flights to Cape Town in May, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around £570.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £701. Flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around £866. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from United Kingdom to Cape Town when you can find flight prices for as low as £537. Flying to Cape Town in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are £837 on average. Flights to Cape Town from United Kingdom in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around £850 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from United Kingdom for as low as £783 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Cape Town Intl

Find the cheapest flights to Cape Town Intl from your nearest city or airport
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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTSeptember13% cheaperFlying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town costs on average just £745 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTDecember40% more expensiveIt costs about £1,196 for flights to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTDecember470% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Cape Town flight deals and tips

Summary info about Cape Town flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

£289

Best Round-Trip Price

£494

Fastest flight time

24h 15m

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July
The best one-way flight price to Cape Town from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £289 (Manchester to Cape Town Intl).
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The best return flight price to Cape Town from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £494 (Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl).
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The fastest flight to Cape Town from United Kingdom takes 24h 15m (London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl).
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July has the highest demand for flights to Cape Town, with a 12% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Cape Town

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

In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is about 23 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are £732. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as £351.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of July 2026, there are 27 operators available to choose from for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Franschhoek
Somerset West
Gordon's Bay
Stellenbosch
Hermanus
Paarl
Simon's Town

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