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

The number of flights available between London and Cape Town is 4 per day as of October 2026. The most frequent departure time is 22:00, with 96% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?

According to our data, Virgin Atlantic have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 5% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

Norse Atlantic UK, SWISS, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from London to Cape Town Intl

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between London and Cape Town?

Paris (CDG) was the most common stop: 21% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

Historically, on average around 14% of flights between London and Cape Town have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 120 minutes.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from London to Cape Town?

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the lowest average return price of R11 735.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from London to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 45m.

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from London according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 33% 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.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

29 flights are operational weekly from London to Cape Town as of October 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from London to Cape Town?

Zurich (ZRH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 18m.

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

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

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

As of October 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from London to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from London to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London 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.

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9:10 - 23:00LTN London Luton-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 50m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Istanbul

17:15 - 21:05CPT Cape Town Intl-LTN London Luton

29h 50m2 stops Istanbul Rome Fiumicino

R11 650Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

17:20 - 12:05STN London Stansted-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 45m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 9:55CPT Cape Town Intl-STN London Stansted

18h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R11 667Turkish Airlines

Sat, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 28

12:00 - 23:00STN London Stansted-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m2 stops Milan Malpensa Istanbul

0:55 - 22:45CPT Cape Town Intl-STN London Stansted

23h 50m2 stops Istanbul Milan Malpensa

R11 683Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

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

R11 717Condor

Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 25

17:25 - 12:05LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 40m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 9:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

17h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R11 717Turkish Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 8

16:10 - 10:45LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:35 - 19:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

26h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R11 750Condor

Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 24

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

11h 20mdirect

11:30 - 21:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 45mdirect

R11 767Norse Atlantic UK

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7

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

11h 30mdirect

11:30 - 21:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 45mdirect

R11 800Norse Atlantic UK

Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 24

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 117Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 3

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 133Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 8

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10:10 - 14:10LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 5:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

16h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 433Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Nov 25

10:10 - 14:10LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 5:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

16h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 433Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 26

7:05 - 14:10STN London Stansted-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 05m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-STN London Stansted

22h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Oslo Gardermoen

R14 817Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

19:15 - 20:55LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Zurich

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

14h 20m1 stop Zurich

R15 084SWISS

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Nov 18

7:00 - 14:10STN London Stansted-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 10m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 19:55CPT Cape Town Intl-STN London Stansted

29h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Oslo Gardermoen

R15 100Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11

18:40 - 14:35LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 55m2 stops Zurich Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:00 - 21:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

14h 45m1 stop Zurich

R15 184SWISS

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12

6:30 - 21:25LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 13:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

15h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 034KLM

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 18

6:15 - 22:10LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

0:15 - 13:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

14h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 050Air France

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

6:15 - 22:10LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 21:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

14h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 050Air France

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Dec 6

6:30 - 21:25LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:40 - 20:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

14h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 117KLM

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 23

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Turkish Airlines flights from London to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 20

STN17:20London Stansted

16h 45m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

Feb 28

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

18h 40m

1 stop

STN9:55London Stansted

R11 667

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Jan 31

LGW17:25London Gatwick

16h 40m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

Feb 8

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17h 55m

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LGW9:10London Gatwick

R11 717

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Mar 1

LGW17:25London Gatwick

16h 40m

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CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

Mar 12

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

17h 55m

1 stop

LGW9:10London Gatwick

R11 733

Norse Atlantic UK flights from London to Cape Town

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Norse Atlantic UK

Nov 29

LGW20:10London Gatwick

11h 20m

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

Dec 7

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

11h 45m

LGW21:15London Gatwick

R11 767

Norse Atlantic UK

Jan 17

LGW20:00London Gatwick

11h 30m

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

Jan 24

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

11h 45m

LGW21:15London Gatwick

R11 800

Norse Atlantic UK

Jan 19

LGW7:30London Gatwick

11h 30m

CPT21:00Cape Town Intl

Jan 25

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

11h 45m

LGW21:15London Gatwick

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Sun 24/1

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R11 800

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LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/3

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1 stop17h 25m

R12 117

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Sun 31/1

20:15-14:10

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

13:50-6:35

1 stop18h 45m

R12 133

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R11 883 to R18 284.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R11 650.

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 London, with most prices found around R12 683. 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 033.

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 Monday when prices can be found for as low as R17 502. 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 178.

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 London to Cape Town in the morning for as low as R15 795. 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 R22 394 per ticket.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from London when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R19 249 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 London for as low as R16 867 on momondo.

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

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

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a London to Cape Town flight.

How have London to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for London to Cape Town flights are approximately 74% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from London to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from London to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R8 000
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 London in the past 72 hours is R8 000. The best return flight deal from London to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 650.

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

Direct flights go from London to Cape Town on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Norse Atlantic UK..

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Cape Town

How far is London to Cape Town Intl by plane?
A flight from London to Cape Town Intl will travel around 9663,9 km. Flights usually cover this in 11h 20m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from London to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from London to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from London to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London 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 London to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from London to Cape Town is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 41,86% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787 Dreamliner at 24,17%, Boeing 777-300ER at 14,95%, and Boeing 777 at 14,08%.
What is the most popular airline from London to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between London and Cape Town, the leading airline is Norse Atlantic UK, making up 18% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include British Airways with 14%, Ethiopian Air with 12%, and Virgin Atlantic with 9%.

Best airlines flying from London to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Condor	PriceFrom R8 329	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 604 reviews	Search Condor flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R8 972	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Norse Atlantic UK	PriceFrom R10 940	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 56 reviews	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 556	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 041 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R12 592	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 087 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 800	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 458 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 817	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 649 reviews	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 443	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R15 573	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 255 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 022	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 576 reviews	Search KLM flights

Norse Atlantic UK Flights From London to Cape Town
The lowest priced Norse Atlantic UK flight from London to Cape Town from the last 72 hours was R10 940. Generally, Norse Atlantic UK has 1 flight on this route every week with an average price of R18 234. Norse Atlantic UK is rated 7,2/10 by our users.

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