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Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United Kingdom to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to Cape Town

Sun, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 13
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
9:30 - 22:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:45 - 10:30CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
R8 398Norse Atlantic UK
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 13
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
9:10 - 21:45LGW-CPT
11h 35mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:45 - 10:30CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
R8 644Norse Atlantic UK
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Fri, Sep 26 - Thu, Nov 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
19h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 8:15CPT-MAN
18h 50m2 stops
R11 982Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Oct 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:45MAN-CPT
18h 15m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15CPT-MAN
19h 25m2 stops
R11 999Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Aug 16 - Fri, Sep 5
KLM Logo
11:45 - 21:25LHR-CPT
32h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:50CPT-LHR
19h 35m1 stop
R13 159KLM
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 16
KLM Logo
6:15 - 6:10BHX-CPT
21h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:45 - 12:50CPT-BHX
15h 05m1 stop
R13 176KLM
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Tue, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:05 - 11:50MAN-CPT
19h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 13:05CPT-MAN
21h 50m1 stop
R14 248Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:20 - 11:50EDI-CPT
17h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:00CPT-EDI
18h 45m1 stop
R14 933Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 16
British Airways Logo
15:40 - 11:00GLA-CPT
18h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 8:35CPT-GLA
14h 40m1 stop
R25 439British Airways
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Dec 17
British Airways Logo
9:25 - 11:00GLA-CPT
24h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:45 - 8:50CPT-GLA
16h 05m1 stop
R52 617British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from London, at R147 521 return. The most popular connection is from London to Cape Town and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R13 159 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Cape Town is March, where tickets cost R14 775 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is R25 931 and R24 086 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is June with an average price of R15 425.

What is a good deal for flights to Cape Town?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Cape Town, 25% of our users found tickets to Cape Town for the following prices or less: From London Gatwick Airport R14 274 return, from London Heathrow Airport R19 530 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR5 798
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

FAQs - booking Cape Town flights

  • How can I get from Cape Town International Airport to the city centre by public transport?

    MyCiti bus is a service that links the airport to the city centre. Bus stops are located outside the main terminal, accessible from both arrival and departure halls. The bus runs with a frequency of every 20 minutes, and runs from 5:30am to 9:30pm. The journey time is around 30 mins and it can cost around 5 GBP, depending on the season.

  • How much does a taxi cost from Cape Town International Airport to the city centre?

    A taxi ride to the Cape Town city centre should cost between 16 GBP and 20 GBP, depending on the cab company. The taxi pick-up location is outside the Arrivals hall on ground level. Please note that it is advised to pre-book a taxi. Touch Down Taxis is the official taxi company, however there are several others that operate at the airport as well.

  • Are there any airport lounges available for passengers at Cape Town International Airport?

    While the British Airways Lounge and South African Airways Lounge are only accessible by their VIP customers, everyone can access the Premier Lounge by paying a fee. You can book your pass ahead of time. In addition, please note that there is a Smokers’ Lounge at the international terminal.

  • Is there an onsite hotel at Cape Town International Airport?

    Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport is located just outside the airport. It offers free parking, breakfast and Wi-Fi, however they do not offer an airport shuttle service or day rooms. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is located 2 mins from the airport and has a free airport shuttle available from 4am to midnight.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from London, at R147 521 return. The most popular connection is from London to Cape Town and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R13 159 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Cape Town Intl Airport from central Cape Town?

    Central Cape Town is 16 km away from Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Cape Town’s airport?

    All flights to Cape Town land at Cape Town Intl Airport. The airport code is CPT,and it can also be referred to as Cape Town or Cape Town Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Cape Town?

    On average, a flight to Cape Town costs R18 721. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R8 533 and departed from London Gatwick Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R17 182. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are R21 837 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Cape Town.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost R1 035 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 178.

  • How many direct flights to Cape Town are there each week?

    Each week there are around 603 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Cape Town. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cape Town

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Cape Town? 25% of our users found return tickets to Cape Town for the following prices or less: From London Gatwick R11 436, from London Heathrow R27 433
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cape Town flight deals.
  • Cape Town International airport has a few car parks available. The long term car park is P5, whereas the general carparks are P3 and P4. There is also a Parkade car park at the international terminal, and should you need it, the airport has a valet parking service available.
  • There are 9 car rental companies that have offices inside the airport, and some are open 24 hours a day. For flights to Cape Town arriving in the middle of the night, it is advised to research which companies will be open before you book your car. All car rental companies are located in front of the Central Terminal building.
  • If you are heading to Cape Town for business, there is a conference centre located close to the Central Terminal building. It is perfect for quick meetings or for rental for a full day if you are planning a conference or a training. There are 4 rooms that can accommodate up to 85 persons.
  • A-Teck offer a baggage storage service, they are located on the ground floor of Parkade 2 and have luggage lockers available. In addition, they offer a luggage wrapping service for a fee. They are open from 6am to 10pm, and prices start from about 4 GBP for 5 hours.
  • There are porters available for hire should you need help carrying your bags after your flight to Cape Town airport. Official porters are the ones whose uniform is orange and black. Please note that the airport porters are all self-employed so there is no fixed rate per bag and they do rely on tips.

Prefer to fly direct to Cape Town Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Cape Town Intl.
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Direct departures

United Kingdom to Cape Town Intl

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +45 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +46 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to United Kingdom

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +45 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +46 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from the United Kingdom to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Cape Town. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1363 reviews
7,6Comfort
7,1Entertainment
7,2Food
8,4Crew
7,8Boarding
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Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

6,0 GoodKathleen P, Jun 2025EDI - AMS
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Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

I liked everything: the work of the flight attendants, the work of the crew, the frequency on the plane and in the toilet.

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

While we were picking up passengers in São Paulo, on our way from Buenos Aires to Istanbul, it was impossible to use the bathrooms for 90 minutes. The crew was largely inattentive with one or two exceptions. They should distribute more water for a flight that long. When I signal that I wanted to have a second glass of wine, my prayers were left unanswered…

The seat 7A had no padding. I needed to sit on the provided pillow.

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Everything was great except that everyone were putting backpacks and small bags in the overhead compartment instead under the seat so there was no room for carry on-s

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

Istanbul to Miami is a very long flight, somewhat uncomfortable, especially because the seating offers very limited space outside of business class.

Very old plane on the Istanbul to Bangkok flight, had an emergency exit isle row, no where to put anything, on a plus point loads of leg room. Food was the best I have had in 39 years of flying.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

The crew were good. The flight was on time. The entertainment choice was ok. But the food was bad, tasted and texture were awful.

After boarding we were waiting in the plane for more than one hour to take off without AC with very high temperature inside

The flight was an hour late leaving Heathrow. The food was mediocre. When we got to Austin, my husband’s luggage was missing. He filled out information at baggage claim. We are waiting to hear something. His name is Henry Jacob Braunig.

Only for BA because we had to get to Edinburgh at a certain time. Baggage lost, late boarding with only one person checking, again, our passports and boarding passes until the despatch controller had to step in to get us away. Will never fly BA again.

The food was very good and it came multiple times

Flight from LGW to JFK delayed by 4 hrs No explanation given until the pilot said the delay due to planned maintenance on the aircraft

We arrived late to London, and consequently were 5 min. late to be allowed through security for our next flight. Even though dozens of people missed the same flight, BA did not radio ahead to hold open security for an extra 5-10 min. to allow people to get on the flight. This caused an additional 6 hour delay in London after waiting over an hour in Customer Service to get rebooked. They did not have enough staff on hand to help people in a timely manner. Not at all happy with the BA's customer care or customer service.

All service prior to the flight was terrible: online check-in not working, no customer service tel,, multiple airport scanners not working, A huge mess.

CONSTANT ERROR MESSAGE THAT THE WIFI COULD NOT BE PURCHASED DUE TO INABILITY TO CONNECT PAYMENT SYSTEM VIA SATELLITE. THIS HAPPENED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE MAIN REASON I TRAVEL IN PRIORITY IS TO BE ABLE TO WORK FOR WHICH I NEED ACCESS TO INTERNET. .

They lost my luggage. Lady who was helping with it in Austin was rude. Not very helpful!

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