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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town from £248

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 7/5. 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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Norse Atlantic UK Logo
09:00 - 21:30
LGW
-
CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:30 - 10:15
CPT
-
LGW
11h 45mdirect
£458Norse Atlantic UK
Sat, 2 May - Fri, 8 May
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
09:00 - 21:30
LGW
-
CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:30 - 10:15
CPT
-
LGW
11h 45mdirect
£459Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 4 May - Sat, 16 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 13:45
LGW
-
CPT
25h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 05:40
CPT
-
LGW
17h 50m1 stop
£461Ethiopian Air
Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 14:35
LGW
-
CPT
26h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 05:40
CPT
-
LGW
17h 05m1 stop
£463Ethiopian Air
Mon, 19 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 11:50
LHR
-
CPT
17h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 09:55
CPT
-
LHR
18h 40m1 stop
£524Turkish Airlines
Tue, 3 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 11:50
STN
-
CPT
23h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:40 - 22:10
CPT
-
STN
30h 30m1 stop
£544Turkish Airlines
Mon, 23 Mar - Wed, 22 Apr
KLM Logo
20:05 - 12:40
LCY
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CPT
38h 35m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:25 - 16:35
CPT
-
LCY
24h 10m2 stops
£600KLM
Sun, 25 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
17:45 - 12:40
BHX
-
CPT
40h 55m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
06:05 - 12:35
CPT
-
BHX
32h 30m2 stops
£604Lufthansa
Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
KLM Logo
06:05 - 12:40
GLA
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CPT
28h 35m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:25 - 09:55
CPT
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GLA
41h 30m2 stops
£605KLM
Wed, 21 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
18:15 - 13:25
LCY
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CPT
17h 10m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
15:20 - 09:05
CPT
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LCY
19h 45m2 stops
£617Lufthansa
Mon, 2 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

Norse Atlantic UK flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town

Our best Norse Atlantic UK deals on United Kingdom to Cape Town flight tickets
Norse Atlantic UK
2 May
LGW09:00London Gatwick
11h 30m
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
8 May
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
11h 45m
LGW10:15London Gatwick
£458
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Norse Atlantic UK
4 May
LGW09:00London Gatwick
11h 30m
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
16 May
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
11h 45m
LGW10:15London Gatwick
£459
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Norse Atlantic UK
2 May
LGW09:00London Gatwick
11h 30m
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
16 May
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
11h 45m
LGW10:15London Gatwick
£465
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Ethiopian Air flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on United Kingdom to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
12 Feb
LGW10:00London Gatwick
25h 45m
1 stop
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
22 Feb
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
LGW05:40London Gatwick
£461
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Ethiopian Air
19 Jan
LGW10:00London Gatwick
26h 35m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
2 Feb
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
LGW05:40London Gatwick
£463
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Ethiopian Air
25 Jan
LGW10:00London Gatwick
25h 45m
1 stop
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
25 Feb
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
LGW05:40London Gatwick
£464
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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 8 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

Sat 2/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£458

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 4/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£459

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 12/2

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

13:50-05:40

1 stop17h 50m

£461

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 19/1

10:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

14:35-05:40

1 stop17h 05m

£463

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

16:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

17:15-09:55

1 stop18h 40m

£524

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 23/3

10:50-11:50

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

16:40-22:10

1 stop30h 30m

£544

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Sun 25/1

20:05-12:40

2 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£600

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 20/1

17:45-12:40

2 stops40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

06:05-12:35

2 stops32h 30m

£604

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

06:05-12:40

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

18:25-09:55

2 stops41h 30m

£605

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Mon 2/2

18:15-13:25

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

15:20-09:05

2 stops19h 45m

£617

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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 £603.

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 £717. Flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around £859. 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 £496. 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 £821 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 £809 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 £710 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

£294

Fastest flight time

11h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £294. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £355.
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town takes 11h 30m
Direct flights go from United Kingdom to Cape Town every day.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: 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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FlySafairPriceFrom £85Free CancellationRating
8.2
118 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £325Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,432 reviews
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Norse Atlantic UKPriceFrom £357Free CancellationRating
7.2
51 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £402Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,431 reviews
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A.P.G.PriceFrom £423Free CancellationRating
0.0
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £432Free CancellationRating
7.2
903 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £441Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,085 reviews
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Hahn AirPriceFrom £461Free CancellationRating
0.0
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RwandAirPriceFrom £489Free CancellationRating
7.7
37 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £489Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,807 reviews
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