Cheap flights from Cape Town to London

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London.

Q: Can I fly direct to London?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. You can fly non-stop from Cape Town to London with these airlines.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM. These airlines fly from Cape Town to London, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: How long is the flight?

11 hrs 55 mins. This is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to London.

from as little as £549

27 nights in London, departing Cape Town on 24 / Feb / 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines (price found 8 hours ago)

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What are the cheapest airlines?

Air France
British Airways
Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
KLM

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London.

Can I fly direct to London?

British Airways
Virgin Atlantic

You can fly non-stop from Cape Town to London with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Lufthansa
Emirates
Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines
KLM

These airlines fly from Cape Town to London, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

11 hrs 55 mins

This is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to London.

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24 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Cape Town/London route. There are around 434 flights on any given week from the UK to London and the cheapest month to fly right now is February.

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Tips and advice from our flight experts

Your flight from Cape Town to London should take about 17 hrs 20 mins. We've gone through all 434 of the weekly flights to or via London, operated by ten airlines, to help you compare flight prices and times. At the moment, the cheapest flight is £549.

Being flexible with your dates could help you find a cheaper flight from Cape Town to London.

In London, London Gatwick (LGW) is usually the cheapest airport to fly to, but there are four airports to choose from. Not sure who to fly with? British Airways, Lufthansa & Emirates are the most popular airlines available from Cape Town.

If you can’t find flights that suit you, consider flying to another part of United Kingdom.