Money hackKeep two cards in two places
Carry one card in your wallet and hide a backup in your bag, so one lost wallet never ends the trip.
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✈️ Cheap flights from London to Cape Town
Compare London – Cape Town fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 9,680 km and takes around 12 h 20 min nonstop.
📏 Distance9,680 km (6,014 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 12 h 20 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceCape Town is 1 hour ahead of London
🛫 AirportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN → CPT
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $700
📅 Cheapest months to fly London → Cape Town
- $737Oct 26
- $700Nov 26
- $819Dec 26
- $749Jan 27
- $881Feb 27
- $1,122Apr 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit South Africa
Best: May-September for safari (dry winter, easy wildlife spotting) and November-March for Cape Town and the coast (warm, dry summer).
Shoulder season: April and October - mild weather nationwide and fewer crowds.
Weather by month in Cape Town
- 26°Jan☀️
- 27°Feb☀️
- 25°Mar☀️
- 23°Apr⛅
- 20°May🌧
- 18°Jun🌧
- 18°Jul🌧
- 18°Aug🌧
- 19°Sep⛅
- 21°Oct⛅
- 24°Nov☀️
- 25°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Go on safari in Kruger – Track lions, elephants, leopards and rhinos on a self-drive or guided game drive.
- Climb Table Mountain – Hike or ride the cableway to the flat summit for sweeping views over Cape Town.
- Drive the Garden Route – Road-trip past lagoons, forests and beaches between Mossel Bay and the Tsitsikamma coast.
- Taste Cape wines – Sip Pinotage and Chenin Blanc among mountains in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Flights hackCheck nearby airports
Flying into a secondary airport an hour away can cut the fare by a third; add the bus or train cost before you book.
London to Cape Town flights: questions
How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?
A nonstop flight from London to Cape Town takes about 12 h 20 min for the 9,680 km (6,014 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Cape Town from London?
Cape Town is about 9,680 km (6,014 miles) from London as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between London and Cape Town?
Right now Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of London. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Cape Town?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $700. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve London and Cape Town?
From London: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), London Southend (SEN). In Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Do I need a visa for South Africa?
It depends on your passport – see our South Africa visa & entry guide.
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