Cheap flights to Cape Town
Fly from as little as £482
23 nights in Cape Town, departing Manchester on 24 / Feb / 2025 with Ethiopian Airlines (price found 33 hours ago)
Subject to availability, prices correct of the last 24 hoursPopular routes to Cape Town from the UK
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Cape Town flight facts
what you need to knowHow much is it to fly to Cape Town?
If you see a flight for even less than this, get booking – you've found a bargain.
When is the best time to book cheap flights?
If you want cheap flights to Cape Town, this is the best time to book.
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Ethiopian Airlines
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights to Cape Town.
What airlines fly direct to Cape Town?
- British Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
Fly from the UK direct to Cape Town with these airlines.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Qatar Airways
- Emirates
- Lufthansa
- KLM
- Turkish Airlines
Flying indirectly to Cape Town can save you money.
When is high season?
- February
This is the most expensive time to fly to Cape Town. If you want to go during this popular month, try to book in advance or grab a last-minute deal.
When is the cheapest time to fly?
- July
Flights to Cape Town are generally cheaper at this time of year. Or, you can try to get a last-minute deal.
How long is the flight to Cape Town?
This is the average flight time from the UK to Cape Town.
Which airports in the UK fly to Cape Town?
- London Heathrow
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- London Gatwick
- Glasgow
You can fly from any of these UK airports.
How long should I stay in Cape Town?
Most people spend this amount of time in Cape Town.
How to land a low priced flight to Cape Town
booking advice, visa information and airports and airlines tipsCheapest time to fly to Cape Town International Airport
Flying to Cape Town International Airport
On arrival and getting around CPT
Getting to the city from the airport
South Africa visa requirements
Min / Max Temperature (°C)
LOWEST
9 °C
AVG
17 °C
HIGHEST
26 °C
Rainfall (mm)
LOWEST
15 mm
AVG
51.8 mm
HIGHEST
108 mm
Key facts about Cape Town know before you go
Timezones
2 hrs ahead of GMT
Currency
South African rand
Language
Afrikaans
English
Southern Ndebele
Southern Sotho