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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London from $213 CPT → LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN), Stansted Airport (STN)

The cheapest return found recently is $753 with Ethiopian Airlines, 10 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $213 with Norse Atlantic UK, 17 Dec, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$213, Norse Atlantic UK, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$753, 10 Mar 2027 to 29 Mar 2027
Usual return price
$766 to $908
Cheapest month to fly
February 2027, return fares from $648 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Norse Atlantic UK, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
Shortest nonstop flight found
11 h 55 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $766 to $908.

Cheapest return found recently

$753

10 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Leaves 3:10 p.m. · Return leaves 10:10 a.m. · 42 h 20 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) · overnight connection · 12 h connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$1,087

18 Nov – 26 Nov · Virgin Atlantic

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Leaves 9:00 p.m. · Return leaves 10:05 a.m. · 23 h 25 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $753 10 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $648 2 Feb 2027 – 9 Feb 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $648 to $1,084.

$753, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $648 to $1,084.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 16 Nov to 17 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 19-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

108 fares on 7 departure dates

16 Nov – 23 Nov: $779, found 4 days ago18 Nov – 25 Nov: $801, found 2 days ago14 Dec – 17 Dec: $1,012, found 4 days ago19 Dec – 26 Dec: $1,021, found 4 days ago2 Feb 2027 – 9 Feb 2027: $648, found 7 days ago10 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: $753, found 2 days ago17 May 2027 – 8 Jun 2027: $804, found 8 days agoNovDecFebMarMay
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
16 Nov – 23 Nov$779Ethiopian AirlinesCape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Nov – 25 Nov$801Ethiopian AirlinesCape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Dec – 17 Dec$1,012Norse Atlantic UKCape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)out nonstop, back 2 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 26 Dec$1,021Kenya AirwaysCape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Feb 2027 – 9 Feb 2027$648Norse Atlantic UKCape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027$753Ethiopian AirlinesCape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 May 2027 – 8 Jun 2027$804EmiratesCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Stansted Airport (STN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $648.

November 2026From $7792 departure dates16 Nov – 23 Nov · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $1,0122 departure dates14 Dec – 17 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $648Cheapest seen1 departure date2 Feb 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $7531 departure date10 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $8041 departure date17 May 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $216 to $221.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$213

17 Dec · Norse Atlantic UK

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Leaves 11:30 a.m. · 11 h 55 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$213

17 Dec · Norse Atlantic UK

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Leaves 11:30 a.m. · 11 h 55 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $213 17 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $201 to $459.

$213, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $201 to $459.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 30 Nov to 17 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 3 departure dates

30 Nov: $218, found 3 days ago8 Dec: $223, found 6 days ago17 Dec: $213, found 2 days agoNovDec
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
30 Nov$218Norse Atlantic UKCape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
8 Dec$223Norse Atlantic UKCape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)stops unknownfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
17 Dec$213Norse Atlantic UKCape Town International Airport (CPT) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $213.

November 2026From $2181 departure date30 Nov · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $213Cheapest seen2 departure dates17 Dec · found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Cape Town to London

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cape Town to London?

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$834$779+15%16
7–13 days$775$771+7%14
14–29 days$736$736+1%14
30–59 days$959$719+32%18
60–89 days$939$648+29%40
90–179 days$726$726Cheapest seen15
180+ days$804$804+11%7

One-way

The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
30–59 days$212$201+1%21
60–89 days$209$201Cheapest seen12
90–179 days$394$394+89%8
180+ days$441$405+111%26

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to London?

The cheapest return found recently is $753 with Ethiopian Airlines, 10 Mar 2027 to 29 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $648 with Norse Atlantic UK, 2 Feb 2027 to 9 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $766 to $908.

How much is a one-way flight from Cape Town to London?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $213 with Norse Atlantic UK, 17 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $216 to $221.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London?

February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $648, 2 Feb 2027 to 9 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $213, 17 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to London?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Cape Town to London?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,087 with Virgin Atlantic, 18 Nov to 26 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $213 with Norse Atlantic UK, 17 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Norse Atlantic UK on 17 Dec, takes 11 h 55 min from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London?

Between 16 Nov and 17 May 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 7 departure dates we hold, Norse Atlantic UK on 2 and Kenya Airways on 1. Between 30 Nov and 17 Dec, Norse Atlantic UK has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work