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London – Cape Town
Outbound – Jan 16, 2025
VSLHR
direct
11h 35m
CPT
Return – Feb 4, 2025
VSCPT
direct
11h 55m
LHR
£621
yesterday
London – Cape Town
Outbound – Jan 16, 2025
KLLCY
1 stop
18h 10m
AMS
CPT
Return – Feb 4, 2025
VSCPT
direct
11h 55m
LHR
£682
yesterday
London – Cape Town
Outbound – Jan 16, 2025
VSLHR
direct
11h 35m
CPT
Return – Feb 4, 2025
AFCPT
1 stop
14h 55m
CDG
LHR
£680
yesterday
London – Cape Town
Outbound – Jan 16, 2025
VSLHR
direct
11h 35m
CPT
Return – Feb 4, 2025
AFCPT
1 stop
14h 55m
CDG
LHR
£679
2 days ago

* Prices are in GBP per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that ticket availability and prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.

Cheapest flight

£626

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

£670

Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

11h35

A flight from London to Cape Town takes on average 11h35.

Best time

February

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cape Town is February.

What is the cheapest month for this flight?

* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.

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 January, with an average ticket price of £673 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of January, December and February.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight tickets at least 133 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Kenya Airways. A ticket from the company Kenya Airways to Cape Town costs on average £744.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic.

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 £626 to £925
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about £670
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: April
info departure city :
London, United Kingdom
airports :
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London-Stansted Airport (STN)
London City Airport (LCY)
local time :

London is a city in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is GMT +0. In London, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 2°C, with a minimum of 0°C and a maximum of 4°C.

The city of London (LON) has 5 airport(s): London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London-Stansted and London City

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 GMT +2. In Cape Town, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 21°C, with a minimum of 18°C and a maximum of 24°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 February.

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 133 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 20 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight London - Cape Town is Friday.

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, London Heathrow, London Luton or London-Stansted, and you will arrive at Cape Town.

How to reach London airport from the city centre?

The airport London Heathrow is located 35 km, London Gatwick is located 38 km, London Luton is located 45 km, London-Stansted is located 49 km or London City is located 16 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 102 mm in Cape Town and 66 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.

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