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Cheap flights to Cape Town
Return flights from the UK to Cape Town (CPT) from £629 per person, including taxes. Call our experts for today's best fare.
Finding cheap flights to Cape Town
Cape Town has Table Mountain, the winelands and the start of the Garden Route. Non-stop flights leave Heathrow, and it is easy to fly in here and home from Johannesburg.
Flights from UK airports to Cape Town
We book flights to Cape Town from London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick and Edinburgh. Flying from your nearest airport can save the trip to London, and we compare it with London fares so you can see the difference.
Arriving in Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is about 20 kilometres east of the city centre, usually 20 to 30 minutes by road to the City Bowl and the V&A Waterfront. The winelands of Stellenbosch are around 30 minutes away.
Direct and one-stop flights
British Airways flies non-stop from Heathrow to Cape Town all year, and Virgin Atlantic adds non-stop flights in the UK winter. The flight takes about 11.5 hours. One-stop options through Johannesburg, Dubai, Doha or Istanbul can be cheaper, and many travellers fly into Cape Town and home from Johannesburg after the Garden Route.
Baggage allowance
Most fares to Cape Town include a checked bag. Bringing golf clubs or surfboards? Airlines treat them differently, so ask us before you book.
Best time to fly to Cape Town
November to March is summer, with long dry days. December and January are peak season and the most expensive time to fly. June to August is winter, cooler and wetter, with lower fares. Whales can be seen from the coast around Hermanus from about June to November.
Visas and entry
British passport holders can usually visit South Africa for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 30 days after you leave and have at least two blank pages for stamps, or you can be refused boarding. Entry rules can change, so check the GOV.UK foreign travel advice before you book and again before you fly.
Tips for booking
December and January are peak summer and peak price. February, March and November bring warm weather with lower fares.
Airlines we book to Cape Town
We regularly book British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates and Qatar Airways. Tell us your preferred airline, or let us find the best value on your dates.
- Airport
- Cape Town (CPT)
- Flying time
- about 11.5 hours
- Return fares from
- £629
- Country
- South Africa
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How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?
A non-stop flight from London to Cape Town takes about 11.5 hours. One-stop routes take longer depending on the connection.
Which airlines fly from the UK to Cape Town?
We regularly book British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates and Qatar Airways to Cape Town.
Which UK airports have flights to Cape Town?
We book flights to Cape Town from London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick and Edinburgh, and other UK airports on request.
Is there a direct flight from London to Cape Town?
Yes, British Airways flies non-stop from Heathrow all year, and Virgin Atlantic adds non-stop flights in the UK winter.
Can I fly into Cape Town and home from Johannesburg?
Yes. An open-jaw ticket works well if you drive the Garden Route or visit Kruger, and it is often priced like a normal return.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?
Usually between May and September, during the South African winter. December and January are the most expensive.
How do I book cheap flights to Cape Town with XcessFly?
Call us on 07368652169 or send your dates on WhatsApp. A travel expert finds the best fare to Cape Town, confirms it with you and issues your e-ticket.