Best One-Way Price | £218 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | £437 |
Fastest flight time | 18h 40m |
Operated By | 3 airlines |
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM London TO Cape Town
London (LON) to Cape Town (CPT)
Typically, flights to Cape Town from London are cheaper when flying from London to Cape Town Intl, which has an average price of £784
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT | May | 23% cheaper | Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town costs on average just £635 in May |
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT | July | 34% more expensive | It costs about £1,097 for flights to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport in July |
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT | December | 508% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport in December than any other month |
It’s easy to get flights to Cape Town, South Africa, from the UK. If you fly from London, you'll touch down in Cape Town after about 11 and a half hours. If you are heading to Cape Town International Airport from Manchester, you will be in the air for slightly longer, approximately 13.5 hours, while a flight from Edinburgh takes approximately 14 and a half hours to touch down in the South African city.
You can only fly directly from the UK to Cape Town from one airport, but there are other indirect options, should they be more convenient for you. You can get direct Cape Town flight deals from London Heathrow Airport, which will fly you non-stop to the Southern Hemisphere. Flying from Manchester Airport and Belfast International Airport is still very convenient, with only one change necessary at London Heathrow Airport. Alternatively, you can fly to Cape Town from Birmingham Airport or Edinburgh Airport, which will require one transfer, normally at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Prices for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.
As of March 2024, there are 34 operators available to choose from for flights 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.
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.
To enter South Africa from the UK, British citizens do not need a visa, as they will be given a temporary visitor permit for up to 90 days. You will need your passport to be valid for at least six months upon arrival though.
You’ll find there is so much to do in Cape Town that you won’t know what to choose first. Take a trip up the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, which provides some of the best views of the city from the top. Then take a trip to Cape Point Nature Reserve, which is a short journey outside the city. A World Heritage Site, if you’re a nature lover, then you will love the park’s biodiversity and stunning scenery. Get your hiking boots on and head up to Lion’s Head, a peak that provides more great views of the city. Go and check out some sea life and visit the Two Oceans Aquarium, where you can get up close and personal with all your favourite types of marine life.
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