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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Cape Town?

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We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

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Can I find flights to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Cape Town with this policy.

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to Cape Town?

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Once all potential Cape Town flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

Question 4

I’m not ready to book a flight to Cape Town right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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Price alerts on flights to Cape Town are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.

Question 5

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

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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 £722. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as £357.

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Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

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KLM, British Airways, Ethiopian Air and Virgin Atlantic are the most popular airlines that fly from United Kingdom to Cape Town on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Cape Town with these airlines and other airlines flying from United Kingdom.

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FlySafair Flights to Cape Town

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FlySafair is a popular choice for users travelling to Cape Town. It operates 132 flights every week to Cape Town, most often flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo. FlySafair ticket prices will depend on when and where you need to fly from - deals as low as £85 (from London Heathrow) have been found by momondo users. In 118 reviews, momondo users have rated FlySafair at an average score of 8.2/10.

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Emirates Flights to Cape Town

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Emirates flights to Cape Town can start from as low as £324 (round-trip, from Birmingham, found in the last 72 hours). Over 19 flights that Emirates operates to Cape Town in a normal week, prices can vary significantly. The most popular Emirates flight to Cape Town is from Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl. Emirates has been rated 8.1/10 by momondo users, in 3,435 reviews.

Question 9

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

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

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

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As of December 2025, there are 27 operators available to choose from for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport.

Question 11

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

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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.

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

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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.

Question 13

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

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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 £713. Flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around £855. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

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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 £494. 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 £818 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.

Question 15

How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

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The average flight duration from United Kingdom to Cape Town depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl is 11h 30m on average, while flying from Manchester to Cape Town Intl is 17h 15m on average. Cape Town Intl is the most popular airport in Cape Town.

Question 16

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

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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 £805 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 £706 on momondo.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

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If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Cape Town from United Kingdom during October instead. Flights to Cape Town in October, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around £600.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT	June	20% cheaper	Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town costs on average just £652 in June
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT	December	39% more expensive	It costs about £1,127 for flights to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT	December	623% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport in December than any other month

Best One-Way Price	£246
Best Round-Trip Price	£468
Fastest flight time	11h 30m
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