Cheap Flights from London to Cape Town from AU$ 376

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London (LON) to Cape Town (CPT)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Norse Atlantic Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 376 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LGW to CPT on Wed, May 20), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 655 departing on Mon, May 4 and returning on Mon, May 11.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from London to Cape Town?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Cape Town with the following airlines, including: Virgin Atlantic Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flights from London (LON) to Cape Town (CPT)?

  It takes about 11 hours 40 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Cape Town (CPT).

• When is the best time to book flights from London to Cape Town?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from London to Cape Town?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 9 flight per week flying from London to Cape Town. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Atlantic: -/-/-/W/T/F/S -- VS478 (18:43)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from London to Cape Town?

  To find best deals on flights from London to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, May 20, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 376.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Norse Atlantic Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from London to Cape Town to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from London to Cape Town is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from London to Cape Town?

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Cape Town on April 22, 2026 with Norse Atlantic Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 961.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Cape Town from London?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cape Town, with Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport (LHR-CPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

• What is the time difference between London and Cape Town?

  The time difference between Cape Town and London is 2h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from London to Cape Town?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.