Find flights
Deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs & Tips
Direct Flights
Airlines

CPT - LON

Find cheap flights from Cape Town to London from R6 222

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to London departing on 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags
Mon 17/6
Mon 24/6

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to London

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to London.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to London.
In the last 7 days, travellers have searched 41 904 688 times on KAYAK, and here's why:

Save 27% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to London (CPT-LON)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Cape Town to London currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to London

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to London.

Recent one-way flight deals from Cape Town to London

Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to London found on KAYAK recently.

Recent last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to London

Leaving soon but still want a bargain? Check out these latest deals for last minute flights from Cape Town to London.

Recent direct flight deals from Cape Town to London

The latest deals for direct flights from Cape Town to London so you can sit back and relax without the need for a layover.

Cheap bus & train deals from Cape Town to London

Find recent round-trip train or bus tickets from Cape Town to London.

All round-trip flight deals to London

The cheapest plane tickets to London found on KAYAK recently.
Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Choose your dates
19:50 - 11:20CPT-LHR
17h 30m1 stop
6:00 - 22:05LHR-CPT
14h 05m1 stop
R9 642SWISS
Find Deal
Tue, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 27
19:50 - 18:40CPT-LHR
24h 50m2 stops
6:00 - 22:05LHR-CPT
14h 05m1 stop
R10 169SWISS
Find Deal
Tue, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 27
15:20 - 6:20CPT-LGW
16h 00m1 stop
10:10 - 13:45LGW-CPT
25h 35m1 stop
R10 351Ethiopian Air
Find Deal
Sun, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 27
17:20 - 5:15CPT-LGW
37h 55m2 stops
10:10 - 14:30LGW-CPT
26h 20m1 stop
R10 933Ethiopian Air
Find Deal
Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 18
15:20 - 22:40CPT-LHR
32h 20m2 stops
13:50 - 7:40LHR-CPT
15h 50m1 stop
R11 916Lufthansa
Find Deal
Mon, Oct 14 - Thu, Nov 14
17:45 - 7:40CPT-LHR
14h 55m1 stop
17:30 - 14:30LHR-CPT
19h 00m2 stops
R12 389Lufthansa
Find Deal
Tue, May 28 - Tue, Nov 26
18:25 - 12:05CPT-STN
19h 40m1 stop
14:05 - 11:40STN-CPT
19h 35m1 stop
R13 771Emirates
Find Deal
Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 18
18:25 - 12:05CPT-STN
19h 40m1 stop
20:15 - 16:45STN-CPT
18h 30m1 stop
R13 789Emirates
Find Deal
Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 18
18:55 - 5:40CPT-LHR
11h 45mdirect
22:25 - 11:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
R15 117British Airways
Find Deal
Mon, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 9
20:55 - 6:55CPT-LHR
12h 00mdirect
22:25 - 12:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
R15 299British Airways
Find Deal
Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 18
13:00 - 14:10CPT-LHR
26h 10m1 stop
R6 222Qatar Airways
Find Deal
Fri, Jul 12
13:00 - 6:40CPT-LGW
18h 40m1 stop
R6 222Qatar Airways
Find Deal
Fri, Jul 12
13:50 - 7:00CPT-LHR
18h 10m1 stop
R7 131Ethiopian Air
Find Deal
Thu, May 23
18:20 - 16:10CPT-LHR
22h 50m1 stop
R7 168Emirates
Find Deal
Thu, May 23
13:05 - 19:45CPT-LGW
31h 40m1 stop
R7 168Emirates
Find Deal
Thu, May 23
14:35 - 6:20CPT-LGW
16h 45m1 stop
R7 277Ethiopian Air
Find Deal
Mon, Jun 10
18:55 - 5:40CPT-LHR
11h 45mdirect
R9 878British Airways
Find Deal
Thu, Jul 25
18:55 - 5:40CPT-LHR
11h 45mdirect
R9 896British Airways
Find Deal
Wed, Sep 18
15:20 - 16:35CPT-LHR
26h 15m3 stops
R10 788SWISS
Find Deal
Tue, Jul 23
15:20 - 8:50CPT-LCY
18h 30m2 stops
R11 497SWISS
Find Deal
Tue, Jul 23
14:35 - 6:20CPT-LGW
16h 45m1 stop
10:10 - 13:45LGW-CPT
26h 35m1 stop
R8 859Ethiopian Air
Find Deal
Wed, May 22 - Sun, May 26
14:35 - 6:20CPT-LGW
16h 45m1 stop
10:10 - 13:45LGW-CPT
26h 35m1 stop
R8 968Ethiopian Air
Find Deal
Wed, May 22 - Tue, Jun 11
17:45 - 7:40CPT-LHR
14h 55m1 stop
18:30 - 10:00LHR-CPT
14h 30m1 stop
R10 424Lufthansa
Find Deal
Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
17:45 - 7:15CPT-LCY
14h 30m1 stop
9:15 - 10:00LCY-CPT
23h 45m1 stop
R10 533Lufthansa
Find Deal
Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
10:55 - 19:25CPT-LHR
33h 30m2 stops
6:00 - 14:30LHR-CPT
31h 30m2 stops
R12 698SWISS
Find Deal
Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
10:55 - 7:55CPT-LHR
22h 00m2 stops
20:05 - 14:30LHR-CPT
41h 25m2 stops
R12 716SWISS
Find Deal
Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
13:05 - 12:55CPT-STN
24h 50m1 stop
20:15 - 16:45STN-CPT
18h 30m1 stop
R14 226Emirates
Find Deal
Mon, May 20 - Thu, Nov 28
13:05 - 7:20CPT-LGW
19h 15m1 stop
20:25 - 16:45LGW-CPT
18h 20m1 stop
R14 317Emirates
Find Deal
Mon, May 20 - Thu, Nov 28
9:20 - 5:30CPT-LHR
21h 10m1 stop
22:25 - 11:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
R20 902British Airways
Find Deal
Thu, May 23 - Sat, Jun 8
6:50 - 5:30CPT-LHR
23h 40m1 stop
22:25 - 11:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
R21 466British Airways
Find Deal
Wed, May 22 - Sun, May 26
11:45 - 21:35CPT-LGW
11h 50mdirect
20:00 - 9:30LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
R12 534Norse Atlantic UK
Find Deal
Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 18
11:45 - 21:35CPT-LGW
11h 50mdirect
20:00 - 9:30LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
R12 589Norse Atlantic UK
Find Deal
Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 18
18:55 - 5:40CPT-LHR
11h 45mdirect
22:25 - 11:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
R14 990British Airways
Find Deal
Mon, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 9
18:55 - 5:40CPT-LHR
11h 45mdirect
22:25 - 11:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
R15 008British Airways
Find Deal
Thu, Jul 18 - Tue, Sep 3
18:55 - 5:40CPT-LHR
11h 45mdirect
22:25 - 11:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
R15 117British Airways
Find Deal
Mon, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 9
18:55 - 5:40CPT-LHR
11h 45mdirect
18:25 - 8:05LHR-CPT
11h 40mdirect
R15 154British Airways
Find Deal
Thu, Sep 12 - Wed, Oct 30
20:55 - 6:55CPT-LHR
12h 00mdirect
22:25 - 12:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
R15 299British Airways
Find Deal
Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 18
18:45 - 4:45CPT-LHR
12h 00mdirect
22:25 - 12:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
R15 317British Airways
Find Deal
Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 18
18:55 - 5:40CPT-LHR
11h 45mdirect
22:25 - 11:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
R15 663British Airways
Find Deal
Mon, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 9
18:55 - 5:40CPT-LHR
11h 45mdirect
18:25 - 8:05LHR-CPT
11h 40mdirect
R16 063British Airways
Find Deal
Sun, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 27

Flights from Cape Town to London - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Cape Town to London flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Cape Town to London.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Cape Town to London cost R6 559 and was between Cape Town and London Gatwick Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R11 030.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to London?

The average price of all flights from Cape Town to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Cape Town to London, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cape Town, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cape Town to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to London is November, where tickets cost R12 407 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is R15 135 and R15 117 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cape Town to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to London, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to London from Cape Town were found on Qatar Airways (R6 222) and Turkish Airlines (R6 731), and the lowest return tickets were found on SWISS (R9 642) and Ethiopian Air (R10 351).

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and London?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cape Town to London.
There is just one airline that flies from Cape Town to London direct and that is British Airways. The best one-way deal found from British Airways for the route is R13 379.

How many flights are there between Cape Town and London per day?

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from Cape Town and land in London, with an average flight time of 12h 00m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and London?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Cape Town to London take?

Direct flights cover the 15 566 km separating Cape Town and London in about 11h 45m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to London?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 18:40 and will be landing in London at 5:40.

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to London?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to London jets off at 18:55 and lands at 5:40.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

R6 222
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to London

  • Which hotels are a close distance away from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is surrounded by numerous hotels catering to various preferences. Among the well-regarded choices are the Hilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel and Holiday Inn London Heathrow. These hotels provide easy accessibility through frequent shuttle services, available from designated pick-up points outside each terminal, ensuring a seamless transfer experience for guests arriving at the airport.

  • Are there any airlines which have Wi-Fi on their planes from Cape Town to London?

    Yes, there are several airlines that offer Wi-Fi on their planes for flights from Cape Town to London. British Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways are among the airlines that provide Wi-Fi services on select flights between the two destinations. It's important to note that Wi-Fi availability may vary depending on the aircraft and specific flight.

  • Do flights from Cape Town to London offer any assistance services for passengers with mobility issues?

    British Airways and Emirates offer assistance services for passengers with mobility issues on flights from Cape Town to London. British Airways provides a range of services for passengers with mobility needs, including pre-boarding assistance, wheelchair assistance, and priority seating. Similarly, Emirates offers services for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and specially designed facilities on board their aircraft.

  • When flying from Cape Town to London, how can I minimise my carbon footprint?

    To minimise your carbon footprint when flying from Cape Town to London, you can consider a few actions. Firstly, choose a direct flight as it generally has a lower carbon footprint compared to connecting flights. Secondly, opt for airlines that have implemented environmental initiatives, such as British Airways' carbon offset program and Emirates' commitment to reduce emissions. Additionally, consider packing light to reduce the aircraft's overall weight and fuel consumption. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to London was R342 for a one-way ticket and R530 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to London?

    When flying out of Cape Town you will be using Cape Town Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to London?

    KLM, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to London flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to London?

    The Airbus A350-1000 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to London?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and London.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to London?

    There are direct flights from Cape Town to London on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to London, British Airways or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to London are British Airways and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R15 394 and an overall rating of 6,8, British Airways is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R14 858 and an overall rating of 8,1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R8 672 or less one-way and R14 135 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Cape Town to London often include stopovers in cities such as Johannesburg (JNB), Dubai (DXB), or Doha (DOH). Airlines like South African Airways and British Airways offer stopovers in Johannesburg, while Emirates and Qatar Airways offer flights with stopovers in Dubai and Doha, respectively. These stopover cities serve as major transit hubs, providing convenient connections for passengers travelling between Cape Town and London.
  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT) provides passengers flying to London with access to various business lounges. Some of the popular lounges include the Bidvest Premier Lounge, the Shongololo Lounge, and the SLOW Lounge. The lounges are located near the boarding gates in the International Departures area. These lounges provide a comfortable and relaxing environment for travellers allowing passengers to unwind and prepare for their journey to London.
  • When flying from Cape Town to London, you have the option to land at different airports in London, including London Heathrow and London Gatwick (LGW). Landing at London Heathrow (LHR) offers the benefit of being the busiest airport with extensive connectivity and a wide range of flight options. On the other hand, London Gatwick is known for its convenient location and excellent transport links to central London.
  • To travel from London Heathrow Airport to the city centre, you can take the Piccadilly line on the London Underground directly to various central locations. The journey typically takes around 45 minutes, and the Underground operates at regular intervals.
  • To travel from London Gatwick Airport to the city centre, you can take the Gatwick Express, a dedicated train service that runs between the airport and London Victoria Station. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes, offering a quick and convenient option for reaching the city centre.
See more tips

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town Intl to London?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl to London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to London

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

See more direct flights

Direct returns

London to Cape Town Intl

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

See more direct flights
See more direct flights

Top 5 airlines serving from Cape Town to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to London? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3943 reviews
8,1Comfort
8,3Crew
8,3Entertainment
7,9Food
8,2Boarding
Airline reviews

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

2,0 Mediocrevikas, Apr 2024SFO - DXB
Read more about Emirates reviews

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

Had the salad which tasted awfully spat it out but still got food poisoning 1 after running to toilet crew would not let me sit near toilets I was stuck in window seat

I liked theAVML food. Taste was alright and quantity was enough. Sometimes during the flight I felt that the smell from toilet was coming to the cabin

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

Food was not great. Crew members were created hassle with attitude at the gates and wasted my valuable time. I have been traveling in Emirates airlines many times. Over all not happy flying in Emirates airlines this time. Seats are very small and not comfortable. Seats looks like very very old and congested. It would be nice if they fix these kind of issues. I hope my next trip will be hassle free and comfortable journey in Emirates airlines. Thank you.

I upgraded to first which was great and overall was a good experience. However, the service was a slight let down this time compared to what I would have expected from Emirates First. I ordered my meals and made a point to order the wine I wanted to have with the main course. The main course somehow came before my starter and I decided not to make a fuss of it and just asked for the wine so that I can enjoy it with the steak. It took quite a few minutes before the wrong wine came which I pointed out. At this point I decided to start eating as medium rare steak (the way I like it) was going to get cold . Few minutes later, a different crew came with the same incorrect wine and I had to send it back and waited another few minutes. Both crew came together few minutes later finally with the correct wine. By then I was more than half way through my steak which is rather unfortunate because the steak was good and and wine was good. Would have been perfect to enjoy them together . They were apologetic and when I mentioned that she had forgotten about my starter, she apologised and insisted that she will make it for me even if it’s just to try. They were nice about it all but so many mistakes for a rare experience in First was disappointing and this flight was paid for not miles redemption, even the upgrade.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

You can improve in many ways First the crew in general is good, but needs to work with passion to their works not like robots Second, collecting the ear headphones long time before landing is strange The crew should deal with the passengers with respect and descent way not like giving orders

On time flight, I requested wheelchair in Zurich , when I arrived they were no where to be found, I had one hour between flights I had to walk with great difficulty.

seats are too tight and uncomfortable everything else went well.

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

They went out of their way. It was very clean and friendly.

Thank you to the cordial crew and good hydration throughout the flight, food was good too. Carry ons usually weight by themselves so it does reduce option for cold weather clothes that are heavy, so carryon weight is tight.

United Airlines flights serviced by Swiss Airlines provide for zero communication with Swiss Airlines almost impossible to contact Swiss airlines to make seat selection, upgrades or changes. I won’t do that again if it can be helped.

That your phones given were the more comfortable ones, unlike the old ones. The flight was delayed and my luggage has been lost in Zürich both times. Also the food choices were terrible. I am dairy free and gluten-free and they had nothing available for me

Missed connecting train since flight was late into Zurich and I had to stay at airport hotel because of it as well as I had to repurchase train ticket

Hi. You canceled my trip and now you are asking me for review? Check my trip record and you will have my review. Call your customer service and you will have the answer. This was the worst experience in my life. Sorry for you.

Pros: "Not much"
Cons: "During COVID there was little attempt to distance passengers during security checks, boarding and onboard. Crew did not inforce mask policy. Fellow passengers were inconsiderate, loud, littered just throwing food wrappers and trash on the ground - crew did nothing."

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

Only problem we experienced was not anything to do with Lufthansa. When changing planes in Frankfurt we spent over an hour on passport control line. Lufthansa did a marvelous job on everything from keeping me informed via texts, to terrific cabin crew.

Another 35 min delay landing No apology no communication or acknowledgment about this

Try to humanize onboarding and take AI out. It's embarrassing and useless

Overall good experience. Polite crew. Good foodandentertainment. Seats are small and bit congested though.

I ended up buying (for $340) "extra space" seats because I my flying partner was given a STY boarding pass, leading me to conclude that she was on standby and that we had to buy seats on the flight. I later learned that the flight was not sold out and that we could have gotten on as usual. To be honest, I felt swindled.

I'm Canadian. I have the unfortunate experience of pretty not having the choice to fly with them. THEY ARE TERRIBLE.

The process overall was pretty seamless, and the crew were very friendly (especially Michael). Considering we booked expecting Lufthansa and the flight was operated by United, it was still a very good service and journey overall. The in-flight entertainment was great, with lots of quality options. One slight negative was that I had selected a vegetarian meal prior to flying, but received a vegan one. I think there should be more dietary options as it meant I missed out on some food that I would have preferred (and it seemed like the standard meals and snacks had a vegetarian option anyway). There was also a group of people who were moving around a lot and being generally disruptive at the quietest part of the flight, when the lights were off and most people were sleeping. I would have appreciated staff stepping in to encourage them to be mindful of others). Towards the end of the flight (which was very early in the morning in both time zones), the lights suddenly came on and breakfast was served. In my opinion, this was too early, and everyone was rudely awoken from sleep. After breakfast was cleared away, the lights went off again for about 45 minutes, allowing people to sleep some more. Then the lights came on again for landing. It seems like if they had served breakfast later, the lights on-lights off-lights on shenanigans could have been avoided, and people could have slept longer (and staff could have rested longer too).

You only get a chocolate square and small bottle of water.!

Efficient boarding process. Staff are nice. Food should be better.

to be bussed around the airport, then have to sit on the plane for an hour whilst the plane was deiced not once, but twice, then to have to wait for a tug driver is unacceptable. The Captain was very good at communicating.

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

Business lounge in Naples is very spartan with poor food and not very comfortable. Late departure from gate, ride bust then wait on runway for 30 minutes. Almost an hour late departing. Business class was middle seat empty. We exit row do reasonable comfort. Service was friendly and prompt but drink offerings limited with some selections requiring extra charge.

Liked that my American Airlines status seamlessly transferred to BA so luggage check was free. Flights were on time, boarding quick. Wish they didn’t assign connecting gate so late at Heathrow.

The entire process was flawless and as expected flying first class. The only thing that I have a complaint on...when first boarding, the plane was EXTREMELY cold; then when we were trying to sleep, it was way too hot - just better regulating (especially trying to sleep) would have made it perfect.

Food was not good. Tasted stale and dry. When seats moved to lie flat they were very uncomfortable. No free internet. No live tv. Not flight map. Arrived safely and on time. Boarding easy.

- OK plane. Basic accommodations. OK food. The digital window shade wasn't working.

- OK plane. Basic accommodations. OK food. The digital window shade wasn't working. - Expect to be woken up more than an hour before landing when they start dinging the bell and making announcements and turning on all cabin lights to serve a snack. I would prefer they remain quiet and only serve people who want to wake up.

Great!!! The first flight was a little painful because the chair wasn’t reclining and my back was destroyed by the time I got in London. But the second flight was perfect!! Super comfortable, the food was amazing, the crew super polite and helpful. Overall, I had a good experience

Better food and more space in the seats. Also when doing the web check in both times I was going in to your site the minute you open it and there is not really many seats to choose only to buy!!!

It was ok, not as good as it used to be. The Heathrow connection was a disaster - complete anarchy, unknowledgable and skimpy assistance and signage. Gate crew at next flight was great, held the flight while my wife struggled through security.

Book cheap flights from Cape Town to London

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/7Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
26h 10mCPT-LHR
R6 222
12/7Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 40mCPT-LGW
R6 222
23/5Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
18h 10mCPT-LHR
R7 131
23/5Thu
1 stopEmirates
22h 50mCPT-LHR
R7 168
23/5Thu
1 stopEmirates
31h 40mCPT-LGW
R7 168
10/6Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 45mCPT-LGW
R7 277
25/7Thu
directBritish Airways
11h 45mCPT-LHR
R9 878
18/9Wed
directBritish Airways
11h 45mCPT-LHR
R9 896
23/7Tue
3 stopsSWISS
26h 15mCPT-LHR
R10 788
23/7Tue
2 stopsSWISS
18h 30mCPT-LCY
R11 497

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from Cape Town to London

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cape Town to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 45mCPT-LGW
26/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 35mLGW-CPT
R8 859
22/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 45mCPT-LGW
11/6Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 35mLGW-CPT
R8 968
20/5Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 55mCPT-LHR
29/5Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 30mLHR-CPT
R10 424
20/5Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 30mCPT-LCY
29/5Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
23h 45mLCY-CPT
R10 533
20/5Mon
multi-stopSWISS
33h 30mCPT-LHR
29/5Wed
multi-stopSWISS
31h 30mLHR-CPT
R12 698
20/5Mon
multi-stopSWISS
22h 00mCPT-LHR
29/5Wed
multi-stopSWISS
41h 25mLHR-CPT
R12 716
20/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
24h 50mCPT-STN
28/11Thu
multi-stopEmirates
18h 30mSTN-CPT
R14 226
20/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
19h 15mCPT-LGW
28/11Thu
multi-stopEmirates
18h 20mLGW-CPT
R14 317
23/5Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
21h 10mCPT-LHR
8/6Sat
directBritish Airways
11h 35mLHR-CPT
R20 902
22/5Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 40mCPT-LHR
26/5Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 35mLHR-CPT
R21 466

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Cape Town - London Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (undefined)South Africa

Return flight deals:

London - Cape Town

Cabin classes:

R126 814
R48 008
R26 869
R11 024