Cheap Flights from London to Cape Town

Round-trip economy fares between London (LHR) and Cape Town (CPT) average A$1,141 across the year. Book for June and typical prices fall to A$890. The 9,681 km hop takes about 12 hours non-stop, and the nicest window to visit Cape Town is November – March (southern summer).

LHR CPT 9,681 km · ~12h non-stop

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A$819 −8% vs. seasonal low

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Average round-trip economy fare by departure month. June is the statistical sweet spot at A$890.

Average round-trip fares from London to Cape Town by month
Month Avg. round-trip vs. yearly average
January A$1,438 +A$297
February A$1,369 +A$228
March A$1,232 +A$91
April A$1,073 −A$68
May A$958 −A$183
June Cheapest A$890 −A$251
July A$913 −A$228
August A$958 −A$183
September A$1,050 −A$91
October A$1,164 +A$23
November A$1,255 +A$114
December A$1,460 +A$319

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London to Cape Town flight FAQs

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Cape Town?
June is typically cheapest, with round-trips from A$890 — about A$251 under the yearly average of A$1,141.
How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?
Non-stop services cover the 9,681 km route in roughly 12 hours.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
November – March (southern summer). Entry requirements: Visa-free up to 90 days for many Western passports.

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