Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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Today’s flight suggestion for London - Cape Town
Outbound 27 November 2026 · Inbound 13 December 2026
Today’s suggestion
06:50
LGW 20:20
CPT11h 30m
Direct
11:20
CPT 21:05
LGW11h 45m
Direct
From £443
11:15
STN 10:30 +2
CPT45h 15m
2 stops
11:20
CPT 21:05
LGW11h 45m
Direct
From £521
09:20
STN 10:30 +2
CPT47h 10m
3 stops
11:20
CPT 21:05
LGW11h 45m
Direct
From £527
Cheapest flight
£644
Average price of a round trip
£1095
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
22h41
A flight from London to Cape Town takes on average 22h41.
Best time
January
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cape Town is January.
Tips for finding cheap flights from London to Cape Town
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Cape Town (South Africa) from London (United Kingdom) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is December, with an average ticket price of £289 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of January, December and November.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight tickets at least 88 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Swiss. A ticket from the company Swiss to Cape Town costs on average £1095.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from London to Cape Town
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from £644 to £1766
- The average price of a flight ticket is about £1095
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of December
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: December
info departure city :
London, United Kingdom
airports :
London City Airport (LCY)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London-Stansted Airport (STN)
local time :
London is a city in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In London, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 8°C, with a minimum of 8°C and a maximum of 9°C.
The city of London (LON) has 5 airport(s): London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton and London-Stansted
destination info :
Cape Town, South Africa
airport :
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
local time :
Cape Town is in the country South Africa, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Cape Town, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 20°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 25°C.
The city of Cape Town has 1 airport(s): Cape Town
Useful info about Cape Town
What is the least touristic period to go to Cape Town?
If you want to visit Cape Town during the least touristic period, choose the month of January.
What is the most popular time to travel to Cape Town?
In Cape Town, the most touristic month is January. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight London - Cape Town?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 88 days before your departure. If you book your flight 13 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 16% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight London - Cape Town is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between London and Cape Town?
When you leave, you can leave from London City, London Gatwick or London Heathrow, and you will arrive at Cape Town.
How to reach London airport from the city centre?
The airport London City is located 16 km, London Gatwick is located 38 km, London Heathrow is located 35 km, London Luton is located 45 km or London-Stansted is located 49 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi, or renting a car..
Are there other means of transport to go from London to Cape Town?
Flights are the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between London and Cape Town?
In summer, the average temperature is 13°C in Cape Town and 18°C in London. The average rainfall in summer is 98 mm in Cape Town and 63 mm in London.In summer, it is warmer in London and it rains less in London. In winter, it is colder in Cape Town and it rains more in London.
