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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town from £243

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from the United Kingdom to Cape Town departing on 15/5. 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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Turkish Airlines Logo
17:05 - 11:50
LGW
-
CPT
16h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 09:20
CPT
-
LGW
18h 05m1 stop
£488Turkish Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Hahn Air Logo
09:00 - 21:30
LGW
-
CPT
11h 30mdirect
Hahn Air Logo
23:30 - 10:15
CPT
-
LGW
11h 45mdirect
£489Hahn Air
Mon, 11 May - Fri, 15 May
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:30 - 10:00
LGW
-
CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 22:15
CPT
-
LGW
11h 45mdirect
£491Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 2 Feb - Tue, 3 Feb
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
09:00 - 21:30
LGW
-
CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:30 - 10:15
CPT
-
LGW
11h 45mdirect
£492Norse Atlantic UK
Fri, 1 May - Mon, 11 May
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
17:15 - 06:45
LGW
-
CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
08:45 - 18:30
CPT
-
LGW
11h 45mdirect
£494Norse Atlantic UK
Tue, 10 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 13:00
LHR
-
CPT
15h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 07:00
CPT
-
LHR
16h 35m1 stop
£506Ethiopian Air
Mon, 27 Apr - Thu, 28 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 13:00
LHR
-
CPT
15h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 07:00
CPT
-
LHR
18h 10m1 stop
£521Ethiopian Air
Sat, 2 May - Thu, 28 May
KLM Logo
09:20 - 21:55
BHX
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CPT
34h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50
CPT
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BHX
18h 35m1 stop
£625KLM
Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 15 Jun
KLM Logo
10:00 - 05:50
LCY
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CPT
17h 50m2 stops
KLM Logo
07:55 - 07:15
CPT
-
LCY
25h 20m2 stops
£632KLM
Tue, 20 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
17:35 - 14:35
BHX
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CPT
19h 00m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
14:15 - 12:35
CPT
-
BHX
24h 20m2 stops
£643Lufthansa
Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

Ethiopian Air flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on United Kingdom to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
25 Apr
LHR21:00London Heathrow
15h 00m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
13 May
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
19h 30m
1 stop
LHR09:05London Heathrow
£497
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Ethiopian Air
3 Mar
LGW10:00London Gatwick
25h 45m
1 stop
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
29 Apr
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
16h 50m
1 stop
LGW06:25London Gatwick
£504
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Ethiopian Air
23 Feb
LGW10:00London Gatwick
25h 00m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
9 Mar
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
LGW05:40London Gatwick
£505
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SWISS flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town

Our best SWISS deals on United Kingdom to Cape Town flight tickets
SWISS
27 Jan
LHR13:45London Heathrow
15h 45m
1 stop
CPT07:30Cape Town Intl
4 Feb
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
24h 40m
1 stop
LHR08:05London Heathrow
£498
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SWISS
2 Feb
LHR20:05London Heathrow
33h 25m
1 stop
CPT07:30Cape Town Intl
11 Feb
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
14h 15m
1 stop
LHR21:40London Heathrow
£499
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SWISS
27 Jan
LHR13:45London Heathrow
15h 45m
1 stop
CPT07:30Cape Town Intl
4 Feb
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
14h 15m
1 stop
LHR21:40London Heathrow
£501
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town 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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 18/2

17:05-11:50

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

17:15-09:20

1 stop18h 05m

£488

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£489

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 2/2

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£490

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£492

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

17:15-06:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

08:45-18:30

Nonstop11h 45m

£494

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 27/4

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

15:25-07:00

1 stop16h 35m

£506

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 2/5

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

£521

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Mon 16/3

09:20-21:55

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

23:15-16:50

1 stop18h 35m

£625

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Tue 20/1

10:00-05:50

2 stops17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

07:55-07:15

2 stops25h 20m

£632

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 5/3

17:35-14:35

2 stops19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

14:15-12:35

2 stops24h 20m

£643

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

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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 October instead. Flights to Cape Town in October, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around £601.

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 £707. 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.

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 £485. 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 £820 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.

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

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

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 £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 £708 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on United Kingdom to Cape Town Intl 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 United Kingdom to Cape Town flights?

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

Cheap United Kingdom to Cape Town flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town

Best price found

£342

Fastest flight time

11h 30m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £342. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £406.
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town takes 11h 30m
Direct flights go from United Kingdom to Cape Town on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Norse Atlantic UK..
There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From United Kingdom there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom 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 from United Kingdom 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.

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

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to Cape Town

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FlySafairPriceFrom £85Free CancellationRating
8.2
118 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £324Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,440 reviews
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Norse Atlantic UKPriceFrom £357Free CancellationRating
7.2
51 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £400Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,428 reviews
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A.P.G.PriceFrom £423Free CancellationRating
0.0
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £431Free CancellationRating
7.2
912 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £439Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,103 reviews
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Hahn AirPriceFrom £459Free CancellationRating
0.0
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RwandAirPriceFrom £487Free CancellationRating
7.7
37 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £490Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,815 reviews
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