Schedule of direct flights from London to Cape Town
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from London to Cape Town:
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Cheapest one way flight
$498
Ryanair
2 transfers
1d 7h 25m
03/11/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Cape Town departs on 03/11/2025, is operated by Ryanair and costs $498
Cheapest round trip flight
$576
Ethiopian Airlines
1 transfer
1d 18h 30m
05/06/2025
The cheapest roundtrip flight from London to Cape Town departs on 05/06/2025, is operated by Ethiopian Airlines and costs $576
The fastest flight
19h 35m
Fastest flight from London to Cape Town takes 19h 35m
Direct flights
No direct flights
There are no direct flights on this route.
Earliest flight
5:55 PM
Latest flight
10:25 PM
Average flight duration
11h 30m
Direct flights count
43
Distance
9675km
Timezone difference
2h
The distance between London and Cape Town is 9675km (5999 miles).The average flight duration is 11h 30m.There are 43 direct flights from London to Cape Town.The time difference between London and Cape Town is 2h .Flights from London begin at 5:55 PM.The latest flight from London departs at 10:25 PM.
Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from London to Cape Town. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the London — Cape Town route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.
A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from London to Cape Town, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
March 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$470
July 2025
Highest price
on average:
$921
London — Cape Town
LON — CPT
03/11/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
BA59
Starting at $1,322
London — Cape Town
LON — CPT
03/19/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
BA45
Starting at $1,212
London — Cape Town
LON — CPT
03/23/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
BA43
Starting at $1,257
London — Cape Town
LON — CPT
03/24/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
BA59
Starting at $1,283
London — Cape Town
LON — CPT
04/05/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
BA59
Starting at $1,861
London — Cape Town
LON — CPT
04/13/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
BA059
Starting at $1,228
London — Cape Town
LON — CPT
05/18/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
BA59
Starting at $1,229
London — Cape Town
LON — CPT
11/15/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
VS478
Starting at $1,174
How much is the cheapest flight ticket from London to Cape Town?
The cheapest flight ticket from London to Cape Town according to data for the last 48 hours costs $498
When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route London — Cape Town?
Often the best time to buy tickets from London to Cape Town is 2 months before departure.
When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Cape Town?
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from London to Cape Town can be found flying in these months: March, April, July.
How long does it take to fly from London to Cape Town?
The fastest flights from London to Cape Town start from 19 hours 35 minutes in the air.
Which airline can fly direct from London to Cape Town?
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route London — Cape Town: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from London to Cape Town
