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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town from £260

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Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:30 - 09:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:30 - 10:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£455Norse Atlantic UK
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Mon, 20 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
17:15 - 06:45LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 22:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£470Norse Atlantic UK
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Tue, 10 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
08:45 - 18:30CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£477Norse Atlantic UK
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Mon, 16 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 14:35LGW-CPT
27h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 06:20CPT-LGW
15h 55m1 stop
£480Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 20 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 14:35LGW-CPT
27h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 06:20CPT-LGW
15h 55m1 stop
£482Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 11 May - Sun, 17 May
KLM Logo
07:45 - 06:10LCY-CPT
20h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
08:00 - 07:15CPT-LCY
25h 15m1 stop
£565KLM
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Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:10 - 11:50STN-CPT
23h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:40 - 10:15CPT-STN
18h 35m1 stop
£572Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 8 May - Sun, 17 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:45 - 11:50STN-CPT
17h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:40 - 10:15CPT-STN
18h 35m1 stop
£573Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 17 Apr - Tue, 12 May
KLM Logo
07:45 - 06:10LCY-CPT
20h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:45 - 18:25CPT-LCY
20h 40m1 stop
£579KLM
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Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
17:30 - 09:30GLA-CPT
15h 00m1 stop
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18:05 - 16:40CPT-GLA
23h 35m1 stop
£612Lufthansa
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Fri, 1 May - Thu, 21 May

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
20 Apr
LGW20:30London Gatwick
11h 30m
CPT09:00Cape Town Intl
10 May
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
11h 45m
LGW10:15London Gatwick
£455
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Norse Atlantic UK
10 Mar
LGW17:15London Gatwick
11h 30m
CPT06:45Cape Town Intl
12 Mar
CPT12:30Cape Town Intl
11h 45m
LGW22:15London Gatwick
£470
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Norse Atlantic UK
9 May
LGW09:00London Gatwick
11h 30m
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
23 May
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
11h 45m
LGW10:15London Gatwick
£476
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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
1 Dec
LHR20:05London Heathrow
33h 25m
1 stop
CPT07:30Cape Town Intl
8 Dec
CPT23:35Cape Town Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
LHR17:50London Heathrow
£494
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SWISS
1 Dec
LHR20:05London Heathrow
33h 25m
1 stop
CPT07:30Cape Town Intl
7 Dec
CPT09:00Cape Town Intl
14h 40m
1 stop
LHR21:40London Heathrow
£511
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SWISS
7 Mar
LHR12:05London Heathrow
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT07:30Cape Town Intl
18 Mar
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
14h 15m
1 stop
LHR21:40London Heathrow
£526
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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 25 November 2025.
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Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

20:30-09:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£455

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

17:15-06:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£470

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 16/3

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

08:45-18:30

Nonstop11h 45m

£477

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

10:10-14:35

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

15:25-06:20

1 stop15h 55m

£480

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

10:10-14:35

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

15:25-06:20

1 stop15h 55m

£482

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Thu 4/12

07:45-06:10

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

08:00-07:15

1 stop25h 15m

£565

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Fri 8/5

11:10-11:50

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

16:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

£572

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Fri 17/4

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

£573

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Fri 5/12

07:45-06:10

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

23:45-18:25

1 stop20h 40m

£579

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 1/5

17:30-09:30

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:05-16:40

1 stop23h 35m

£612

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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 £620.

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

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £732. Flights from United Kingdom to Cape Town on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around £890. 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 £503. 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 £842 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 £827 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 £726 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

£304

Fastest flight time

11h 30m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 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 £304. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £418.
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Cape Town takes 11h 30m
Direct flights go from United Kingdom to Cape Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
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 £86Free CancellationRating
8.2
118 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £334Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,421 reviews
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7.2
51 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £409Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,420 reviews
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A.P.G.PriceFrom £429Free CancellationRating
0.0
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £438Free CancellationRating
7.2
897 reviews
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Hahn AirPriceFrom £460Free CancellationRating
0.0
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £484Free CancellationRating
7.5
675 reviews
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RwandAirPriceFrom £497Free CancellationRating
7.7
37 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £505Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,790 reviews
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