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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from London to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost C$ 1,083 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,817 and C$ 1,741 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town.
There is just one airline that flies from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town direct and that is British Airways. The best one-way deal found from British Airways for the route is C$ 1,471.

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town per day?

Each day, there are 3 nonstop flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 35m. The most common departure time is 10:00 p.m. and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Cape Town?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Heathrow Airport at 10:25 pm and will be landing in Cape Town at 11:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from London to Cape Town?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town jets off at 10:25 pm and lands at 11:00 am.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from London to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London to Cape Town flights

  • Can I fly directly between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town Airport (CPT)?

    Yes, you can fly directly between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town Airport with British Airways. This tends to take about 11h 30min and is the only airline that flies this route uninterrupted. There are also options for indirect flights, which take a little bit longer but may be a bit cheaper. You can fly with KLM, for example, and transfer in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) before continuing your journey.

  • Can I get through security quickly at Heathrow Airport?

    Yes, when you arrive at Heathrow Airport it is possible to get through security quickly. However, you must book this in advance by at least 24h. The Fast Track Security service is available at all the terminals in the airport, costing approximately £12.50. It’s a great way to avoid the queues and get to the waiting area or your lounge ahead of a long flight.

  • Are there hotels near the airport I can stay at?

    Yes, there are many hotels where you can stay prior to your flight from Heathrow, should you not want to be in a rush for your flight. The direct routes to Cape Town that fly from Heathrow leave from Terminal 3, so you could stay at Hilton Garden Inn, which is conveniently located only a few minutes away from the terminal building.

  • How can I get from Cape Town Airport to the city centre?

    Once you’ve landed at Cape Town Airport, it’s easy to continue your journey with the airport offering a variety of ways to travel. Apart from taxis, which are out the front of the terminal building, you can get a MyCiti bus, which takes about 30min in total and can be located on the ground floor at the front of the main terminal building.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Cape Town?

    The Airbus A350-1000 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Cape Town?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Cape Town.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Cape Town?

    There are direct flights from London to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,517 or less round-trip.
  • Getting to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for your trip to Cape Town is easy. From the city centre, you can choose public transport such as the Piccadilly Line or the Heathrow Express; whereas, those travelling by car can reach the airport via exit 14 or 15 on the M25.
  • You may also want to check flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) if you live in the south of the UK, as that airport might be more convenient for you. It also offers flights to Cape Town, albeit with one stop, which are of a similar cost.
  • With Cape Town being approximately a 1h 30min trip to Hermanus and a 1h journey to Grotto Bay by car, it serves as a great airport to continue your onward journey, should you be travelling to any of these locations.
  • When you’re waiting for your flight at Heathrow Airport, you can take some time for yourself at one of the many lounges they have. Lounges, like that of Aspire, provide shower facilities, Wi-Fi and a quiet zone for about £25 per person, so you can chill out before takeoff.
  • Should you require assistance with mobility at Heathrow Airport, then you can request this by calling the Assistance Host Area 48h prior to takeoff. On the day of your flight, you can either get assistance from one of the host area reception desks in the check-in zones or arrange for assistance directly from the mode of transport that you arrive in.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from London to Cape Town?

Find which airlines fly direct from Heathrow to Cape Town Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

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Top airline flying from London to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6888 reviews
6.5Entertainment
7.7Crew
7.0Boarding
6.4Food
6.8Comfort
Airline reviews

The flight was on time and the crew very professional. Everything went as expected and I will use BA again for this trip.

10.0 ExcellentAurore, Apr. 2024LHR - MRS
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The flight was on time and the crew very professional. Everything went as expected and I will use BA again for this trip.

We paid to have overhead carry-on baggage. When we got to the gate we were told that our carry on bags would need to be checked and go below because the flight was full. Notably we were nowhere near the last people to board and about 30 other passengers also had to check their carry-on bags. Other than that the flight was fine.

Very bad plain although I paid A business class ticket I was stuck in a stiff fixed seat without any entertainment or Wi Fi for 5 hours I will never ever book a flight on British airline.

Self check in Kiosk did not recognize that I had prepaid for my luggage. This caused a 40 minute delay even though I had my British Airways email receipt for the prepaid luggage.

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

Staff were very helpful. The free WiFi for messages was also very useful to keep in touch

Crew was more interested on looking at their phones than welcoming passengers during boarding.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
11h 40mLHR-CPT
directQatar Airways
11h 40mLHR-CPT
directFinnair
11h 35mLHR-CPT
directIberia
11h 40mLHR-CPT
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 35mLHR-CPT
directBritish Airways
11h 40mLHR-CPT

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London - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

London (LHR)United Kingdom

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Cape Town - London

Cabin classes:

C$ 8,703
C$ 1,503

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