How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?

Airlines like SWISS, Virgin Atlantic, and Turkish Airlines fly from London to Cape Town in about 11h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9675 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from London to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight to Cape Town from London, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (78%), Finnair (78%), Iberia( 78%).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London?

Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London to Cape Town. 0 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London on a regular basis. Booking flights from London to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from London per day.

Can I find deals for flights from London to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on London to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from London to Cape Town?

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Tue 23/2

07:30-21:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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₹ 46,313

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20:00-09:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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₹ 50,244

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London Gatwick

Tue 9/2

07:30-21:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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₹ 50,340

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LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

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London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

06:50-20:20

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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₹ 55,038

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18:40-07:35

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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₹ 58,874

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London Gatwick

Fri 20/11

18:40-07:35

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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₹ 59,449

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LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

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London Gatwick

Tue 23/2

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1 stop23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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₹ 59,641

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London Heathrow

Wed 25/11

13:50-07:40

1 stop15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 62,230

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LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl

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London Heathrow

Sat 5/12

13:50-07:40

1 stop15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 62,517

LondonCape Town

LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 15/1

07:30-21:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 62,709

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of ₹ 72,681). Flying from London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 141,047). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Cape Town as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London to Cape Town

The most flights from LON to CPT are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

London to Cape Town flights typically cost between ₹ 66,161 and ₹ 104,659 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 68,846 on Norse Atlantic UK (6 Nov–19 Nov).

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London?
Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London to Cape Town. 0 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London on a regular basis. Booking flights from London to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from London per day.
How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?
Airlines like SWISS, Virgin Atlantic, and Turkish Airlines fly from London to Cape Town in about 11h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9675 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from London to Cape Town?
Before booking your flight to Cape Town from London, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (78%), Finnair (78%), Iberia( 78%).
Can I find deals for flights from London to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cape Town (average of ₹ 72,681). Flying from London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 141,047). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Cape Town as you normally would.

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The most flights from LON to CPT are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

London to Cape Town flights typically cost between ₹ 66,161 and ₹ 104,659 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 68,846 on Norse Atlantic UK (6 Nov–19 Nov).

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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London to Cape Town flights typically cost between ₹ 66,161 and ₹ 104,659 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 68,846 on Norse Atlantic UK (6 Nov–19 Nov).