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Cheapest time to fly from London to Cape Town

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Airlines that fly from London to Cape Town

Distance: 9,674 km

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 40 km

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 23 km

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 44 km

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 49 km

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 12 km

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 km

Book your flight from London to Cape Town

Find direct and indirect flights from London to Cape Town (South Africa) with eDreams. Once you have your results, sort them by schedule or price and book the option that best suits your plans.

The lowest fare booked on this route in recent days was €420, though the price you see will depend on your travel dates and departure times.

A direct flight from London to Cape Town takes around 15 h and 5 m, while indirect flights will take longer.

Airports and airlines connecting London and Cape Town

Knowing where you set off from and where you arrive helps you organise your journey better. Consider the available airports and compare the different airlines operating on this route.

Departure airport: Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Arrival airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Weather in Cape Town

The best time to visit may depend on your preferred climate. In Cape Town, the average temperature floats around 26ºC in the warmest months and 7ºC in the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when packing and planning any outdoor activities.

Highs: up to 27ºC
Lows: down to 7ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: November
Wettest month: June

How to save when flying from London to Cape Town

A few tips for finding cheaper flights from London to Cape Town:

Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Leaving a day earlier or later can make a noticeable difference to the price.
Baggage allowance: check what each fare includes before you book, so you aren't caught out by extra charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: confirm which airports you depart from and land at, especially if the city has more than one. This will help you plan your transfer and work out the total cost of getting around.

Looking for a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cape Town. You can also save on a hire car by including it with your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Cape Town

On average, what is the price of a London to Cape Town flight?

When flying from London to Cape Town the average price will be €937. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.

For flights from London to Cape Town, how can I find the cheapest price?

On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between London and Cape Town. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.

When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for London to Cape Town flights?

The most popular month for flights from London to Cape Town are: September, April and October.

When is the best time to travel from London to Cape Town?

A good period of the year to visit Cape Town from London really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, December is the best month to fly to Cape Town from London, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by March and November. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds July, August and June are the months with fewer searches for the route London - Cape Town.

What is the duration of a flight from London to Cape Town?

Flight time, on average, from London to Cape Town is usually 14 h and 55 m on average, at an average distance of 9,674.42 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Cape Town?

The most common route form London to Cape Town is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport(CPT). These airlines fly this route:

What airlines fly from London to Cape Town?

Airlines that have direct flight routes from London to Cape Town are:

Norse Atlantic UK.
Virgin Atlantic.
British Airways.

Qatar Airways

Ethiopian Airlines
Condor

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