Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

Ethiopian Air, British Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from England according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from England to Cape Town on average per week?

93 flights are operational weekly from England to Cape Town as of October 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 15% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from England to Cape Town on average per day?

As of October 2026, 13 flights take off from England and land in Cape Town each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 18:00, with 90% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

The average flight duration from England to Cape Town depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from London to Cape Town is 13h 13m on average, while flying from Manchester to Cape Town is 17h 30m on average. Cape Town is the most popular airport in Cape Town.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from England to Cape Town Intl?

British Airways, Qatar Airways, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from England to Cape Town Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from England to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from England to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from England to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from England to Cape Town Intl Airport is 11 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from England 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 England 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 licence 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.

R6 965 Cheap Flights from England to Cape Town in 2026/27

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7:30 - 21:00LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 30mdirect

23:10 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

12h 50mdirect

R12 151Norse Atlantic UK

Tue, Feb 23 - Fri, Mar 19

21:10 - 12:40LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 30m3 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

23:10 - 9:30CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

12h 20mdirect

R12 151Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

20:00 - 9:30LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 30mdirect

23:10 - 9:30CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

12h 20mdirect

R12 184Norse Atlantic UK

Sat, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 5

17:55 - 12:05LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 10m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

18h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R12 217Turkish Airlines

Sat, Jan 23 - Thu, Feb 4

10:20 - 10:45LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:35 - 15:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

22h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R12 217Condor

Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 24

21:25 - 12:40LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 15m3 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:20 - 21:05CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 45mdirect

R12 217Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 13

16:00 - 12:05LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 05m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 16:20CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

17h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R12 300Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 22

10:25 - 10:45LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:35 - 9:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

17h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R12 333Condor

Tue, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 15

20:15 - 14:10LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 6:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

17h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 400Ethiopian Air

Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Mar 1

20:15 - 14:10LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 6:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

18h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 400Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 27

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21:30 - 17:25LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 55m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

11:30 - 21:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 55mdirect

R12 151Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12

20:10 - 9:30LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 20mdirect

11:30 - 21:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 55mdirect

R12 167Norse Atlantic UK

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12

21:30 - 10:30LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 00m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

11:30 - 21:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 55mdirect

R12 184Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12

20:10 - 9:30LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 20mdirect

11:30 - 21:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 55mdirect

R12 250Norse Atlantic UK

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 19

18:30 - 10:35LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:30 - 22:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R13 547Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 13

17:30 - 10:35LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:30 - 22:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R13 597Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 19

10:20 - 10:45LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:35 - 15:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

22h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R13 663Condor

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

20:05 - 7:35LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 30m1 stop Zurich

9:20 - 21:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

14h 20m1 stop Zurich

R14 062SWISS

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 8

13:45 - 7:35LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 50m1 stop Zurich

9:20 - 8:05CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

24h 45m1 stop Zurich

R14 079SWISS

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 20

10:20 - 10:45LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:35 - 9:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

17h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R14 162Condor

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 16

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Kenya Airways flights from England to Cape Town

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Kenya Airways

Mar 5

LHR17:25London Heathrow

17h 35m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Mar 24

CPT23:25Cape Town Intl

18h 05m

1 stop

LHR15:30London Heathrow

R12 948

Kenya Airways

Nov 9

LGW10:00London Gatwick

25h 35m

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CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Dec 13

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

17h 55m

2 stops

LGW6:20London Gatwick

R13 314

Kenya Airways

Nov 2

LGW10:00London Gatwick

25h 35m

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CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Nov 11

CPT14:30Cape Town Intl

17h 50m

2 stops

LGW6:20London Gatwick

R13 347

KLM flights from England to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on England to Cape Town flight tickets

KLM

Nov 6

BHX6:00Birmingham

25h 45m

2 stops

CPT9:45Cape Town Intl

Nov 24

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

20h 25m

2 stops

BHX12:50Birmingham

R16 722

KLM

Dec 8

NCL11:10Newcastle upon Tyne

17h 15m

2 stops

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

Feb 5

CPT7:30Cape Town Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

NCL8:45Newcastle upon Tyne

R16 805

KLM

Nov 8

LCY18:55London City

25h 45m

1 stop

CPT22:40Cape Town Intl

Nov 12

CPT0:30Cape Town Intl

18h 05m

1 stop

LCY16:35London City

R16 821

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17:15-9:45

1 stop18h 30m

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18:35-15:00

1 stop22h 25m

R12 217

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LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

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London Gatwick

Thu 3/12

21:25-12:40

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/12

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Nonstop11h 45m

R12 217

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LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl

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16:00-12:05

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Cape Town Intl

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1 stop17h 25m

R12 300

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LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Tue 9/3

10:25-10:45

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/3

18:35-9:35

1 stop17h 00m

R12 333

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LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 5/2

20:15-14:10

1 stop15h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/3

15:10-6:35

1 stop17h 25m

R12 400

LondonCape Town

LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 7/2

20:15-14:10

1 stop15h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

13:50-6:35

1 stop18h 45m

R12 400

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from England to Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from England, with most prices found around R13 630. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of May, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R14 960.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R17 841. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Thursday is R27 064.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from England to Cape Town in the morning for as low as R16 023. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R23 130 per ticket.

What is the cheapest England to Cape Town Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from England when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R19 159 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 England for as low as R16 755 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on England to Cape Town flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on England to Cape Town 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 England to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a England to Cape Town flight.

Cheap England to Cape Town flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R6 965
Fastest flight time	11h 20m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from England in the past 72 hours is R6 965. The best return flight deal from England to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 151.

The fastest flight from England to Cape Town takes 11h 20m

Direct flights go from England to Cape Town on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is British Airways..

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From England there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from England to Cape Town

When did momondo last update prices for flights from England to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from England to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from England to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from England to Cape Town Intl Airport is 11 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from England 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 England 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 licence 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 England to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from England to Cape Town is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (42,43% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 787 Dreamliner (24,17%), Boeing 777-300ER (15,23%), and Boeing 777 (14,58%).

Best airlines flying from England to Cape Town

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Condor	PriceFrom R8 307	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 625 reviews	Search Condor flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R8 948	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 335	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 042 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Norse Atlantic UK	PriceFrom R10 976	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 56 reviews	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 363	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 461 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R12 385	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 114 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R12 637	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 300 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 653 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 985	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 277 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 042	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 699 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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