Stunning landscape of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain under a bright blue sky. — flights from London to Cape Town
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Flights from London to Cape Town

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) take about 12h 36m (9,682 km). Virgin Atlantic and British Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $928 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Cape Town

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Stunning landscape of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain under a bright blue sky. — arriving in Cape Town

Airport transfer

CPT → Cape Town, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Trains, buses and taxi faresCPT to Cape Town: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Cape Town →3 drop-off points

Things to book in Cape Town

All 16 things to do in Cape Town →
Robben Island (prison)from €42.50
Robben Island Museum 3.8 · 372 Tiqets reviews
from €50
Cape Town Hiking 4.6 · 118 Tiqets reviews
from €60
Table Mountain Cable Car 4.4 · 50 Tiqets reviews
from €100
Cape Town Hop-on Hop-off Tours 4.6 · 25 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying London to Cape Town

Carriers on LHR–CPT according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Virgin Atlanticnonstop fare seen✈ British Airwaysnonstop fare seen

London to Cape Town fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Apr 2027, from $361 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$50430 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$4656 Nov 2026—
Dec 2026$96823 Dec 2026$614 · 3 stops30 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$48115 Jan 2027—
Feb 2027$43716 Feb 2027—
Apr 2027$36116 Apr 2027—
May 2027$126115 May 2027 · British Airways$488 · 2 stops15 May 2027
Jul 2027$12777 Jul 2027 · British Airways$714 · 1 stop8 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $361 in April 2027, against $465 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Cape Town, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Cape Town

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — London to Cape Town flights

How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) takes about 12h 36m, covering 9,682 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is London from Cape Town by air?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town International Airport is 9,682 km (6,016 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from London to Cape Town?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LHR–CPT route include Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from London to Cape Town cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–CPT was $928 USD with Virgin Atlantic (nonstop), departing 23 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Cape Town?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in April 2027 were cheapest, from $361 one-way, against $714 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from London to Cape Town?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $496 with 2 stops against $928 nonstop, a saving of $432. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from UK to South Africa?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Africa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Cape Town?
South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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