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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United Kingdom from £161

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12:30 - 22:25CPT-EDI
35h 55m2 stops
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11:15 - 10:00EDI-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
£455Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 13 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
SWISS Logo
09:00 - 21:40CPT-LHR
14h 40m1 stop
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12:05 - 07:30LHR-CPT
17h 25m1 stop
£479SWISS
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Sun, 16 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
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19:50 - 08:05CPT-LHR
14h 15m1 stop
SWISS Logo
20:05 - 07:30LHR-CPT
33h 25m1 stop
£480SWISS
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Thu, 20 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 12:05CPT-STN
24h 25m1 stop
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14:05 - 16:45STN-CPT
24h 40m1 stop
£560Emirates
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Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 11:40CPT-LGW
24h 00m1 stop
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09:40 - 11:40LGW-CPT
24h 00m1 stop
£566Emirates
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Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
KLM Logo
08:00 - 13:15CPT-LCY
31h 15m1 stop
KLM Logo
10:00 - 21:55LCY-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
£571KLM
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Sat, 22 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
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20:50 - 06:50CPT-LHR
12h 00mdirect
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22:30 - 12:05LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
£586Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 2 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
KLM Logo
08:00 - 13:15CPT-LCY
31h 15m1 stop
KLM Logo
08:40 - 05:50LCY-CPT
19h 10m2 stops
£595KLM
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Sat, 22 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 10:05CPT-EDI
17h 10m1 stop
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14:05 - 17:25EDI-CPT
25h 20m1 stop
£654British Airways
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Fri, 6 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
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19:00 - 08:25CPT-EDI
15h 25m1 stop
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13:05 - 08:05EDI-CPT
17h 00m1 stop
£655British Airways
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SWISS flights from Cape Town to United Kingdom

Our best SWISS deals on Cape Town to United Kingdom flight tickets
SWISS
16 Nov
CPT09:00Cape Town Intl
14h 40m
1 stop
LHR21:40London Heathrow
20 Nov
LHR12:05London Heathrow
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT07:30Cape Town Intl
£479
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SWISS
20 Nov
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
14h 15m
1 stop
LHR08:05London Heathrow
21 Nov
LHR20:05London Heathrow
33h 25m
1 stop
CPT07:30Cape Town Intl
£480
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SWISS
3 Nov
CPT23:35Cape Town Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
LHR16:20London Heathrow
8 Dec
LHR06:00London Heathrow
14h 05m
1 stop
CPT22:05Cape Town Intl
£482
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Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to United Kingdom

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to United Kingdom flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
10 Nov
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
LGW05:40London Gatwick
25 Nov
LGW10:00London Gatwick
25h 45m
1 stop
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
£485
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Ethiopian Air
8 Nov
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
LHR06:35London Heathrow
17 Nov
LHR20:15London Heathrow
16h 20m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
£489
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Ethiopian Air
10 Nov
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
LGW05:40London Gatwick
25 Nov
LGW10:00London Gatwick
20h 20m
2 stops
CPT08:20Cape Town Intl
£490
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to United Kingdom that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 3 November 2025.
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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

12:30-22:25

2 stops35h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/11

11:15-10:00

1 stop20h 45m

£455

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

09:00-21:40

1 stop14h 40m

London Heathrow

Thu 20/11

12:05-07:30

1 stop17h 25m

£479

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

19:50-08:05

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 21/11

20:05-07:30

1 stop33h 25m

£480

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

13:40-12:05

1 stop24h 25m

London Stansted

Sun 1/2

14:05-16:45

1 stop24h 40m

£560

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

13:40-11:40

1 stop24h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/2

09:40-11:40

1 stop24h 00m

£566

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

08:00-13:15

1 stop31h 15m

London City

Sat 29/11

10:00-21:55

1 stop33h 55m

£571

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

20:50-06:50

Nonstop12h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/12

22:30-12:05

Nonstop11h 35m

£586

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

08:00-13:15

1 stop31h 15m

London City

Sat 29/11

08:40-05:50

2 stops19h 10m

£595

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

18:55-10:05

1 stop17h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

£654

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

19:00-08:25

1 stop15h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/3

13:05-08:05

1 stop17h 00m

£655

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to United Kingdom

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What is the cheapest month to fly to United Kingdom?

The cheapest month to fly to United Kingdom from Cape Town is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around £532, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit United Kingdom during the month of February, then departing from Cape Town during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £552.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to United Kingdom?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to United Kingdom is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for United Kingdom on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as £645. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Cape Town to United Kingdom for around £704.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to United Kingdom?

The cheapest time of day to fly to United Kingdom is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as £511. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around £694. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Cape Town Intl to United Kingdom flight route?

Fly from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick for the best Cape Town Intl - United Kingdom flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to United Kingdom?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to United Kingdom from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to United Kingdom for around £644 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to United Kingdom from Cape Town for as low as £625 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town Intl to United Kingdom flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Cape Town Intl to United Kingdom flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to United Kingdom flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Cape Town to United Kingdom.

Cheap Cape Town to United Kingdom flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£136

Fastest flight time

11h 40m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in United Kingdom

2 airports
The best one-way flight to United Kingdom from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is £136. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to United Kingdom found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £324.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to United Kingdom takes 11h 40m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to United Kingdom every day.
There are 2 airports near United Kingdom: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to United Kingdom?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to United Kingdom are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to United Kingdom?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to United Kingdom.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to United Kingdom?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to United Kingdom can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at United Kingdom. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to United Kingdom?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to United Kingdom

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Norse Atlantic UKPriceFrom £288Free CancellationRating
7.2
51 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £338Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,775 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £400Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,544 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £400Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,405 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £477Free CancellationRating
7.2
886 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £501Free CancellationRating
6.8
286 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £524Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,400 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £526Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,040 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £535Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,659 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £547Free CancellationRating
7.5
671 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Cape Town to United Kingdom?

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

All flight searches from Cape Town to United Kingdom on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Cape Town to United Kingdom?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to United Kingdom from Cape Town.

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