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Flight deals to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.£409 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £409, select.
Fri, 3 OctLGW - CPT with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Direct
Fri, 3 OctCPT - LGW with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Direct
from £409
Cape Town.£433 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £433, select.
Mon, 20 OctLGW - CPT with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Direct
Mon, 3 NovCPT - LGW with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Direct
from £433
Cape Town.£443 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov, returning Sat, 29 Nov.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £443, select.
Tue, 11 NovLGW - CPT with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Direct
Sat, 29 NovCPT - LGW with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Direct
from £443
Cape Town.£444 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 21 Jan.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £444, select.
Tue, 11 NovLGW - CPT with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Direct
Wed, 21 JanCPT - LGW with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Direct
from £444
Cape Town.£445 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb, returning Thu, 12 Feb.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Manchester on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £445, select.
Tue, 3 FebMAN - CPT with Ethiopian Airlines
1 stop
Thu, 12 FebCPT - MAN with Ethiopian Airlines
1 stop
from £445
Cape Town.£446 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Sun, 22 Mar.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Sun, 22 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £446, select.
Tue, 17 MarLGW - CPT with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Direct
Sun, 22 MarCPT - LGW with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Direct
from £446
Cape Town.£451 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £451, select.
Tue, 11 NovLGW - CPT with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Direct
Tue, 2 DecCPT - LGW with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Direct
from £451
Cape Town.£451 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Manchester on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £451, select.
Mon, 30 MarMAN - CPT with Ethiopian Airlines
1 stop
Tue, 14 AprCPT - MAN with Ethiopian Airlines
1 stop
from £451
How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets to Cape Town found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Cape Town.
May
from £587
Jun
from £529
Jul
from £605
Aug
from £651
Sep
from £453
Oct
from £409
Nov
from £443
Dec
from £544
Jan
from £457
Feb
from £445
Mar
from £446
Apr
from £463

Airports near Cape Town

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Cape Town is 11 hours and 35 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia, Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, China Eastern, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and APG Distribution System all fly direct to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly to Cape Town is usually October.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Cape Town is £409. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Cape Town Airport is Friday, 3 October 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying to Cape Town

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£409
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time11 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week61

How to find cheap flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way flight to Cape Town International Airport is £244. A return plane ticket to CPT is currently £409.

  • Skip the endless refreshing and get updates on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to CPT fall, we'll keep you posted.

  • We recommend booking around six months before takeoff. This is when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Cape Town, where Cape Town International Airport is located.

  • Expand your search for cheap flights to Cape Town by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you see fares for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save.

  • If you're not in a rush to travel to Cape Town, consider taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Cape Town International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Cape Town

  • The cheapest month to board a flight to Cape Town is usually May.

  • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. See fares for the entire month and find a flight to CPT that suits your budget and schedule.

  • Head to Cape Town in June if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to CPT, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.

  • The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Book your cheap tickets to Cape Town then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.

  • The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Cape Town is warmest in February, with averages of between 16ºC and 27ºC.

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from 9ºC to 19ºC.

Flying to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Fly to Cape Town in one go. These are some of the airlines that offer direct flights to Cape Town International Airport:

    • Airlink (South Africa)

    • Safair

    • CemAir

  • Eager to catch up on sleep or simply freshen up after your flight to CPT? These hotels near Cape Town International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:

    • Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

    • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

    • Liziwe's Guest House

Getting to central Cape Town from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • CPT is about 12 miles from central Cape Town.

  • If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to CPT, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.

  • When in Cape Town, find a stay that feels like part of the adventure. Here's a lineup of popular hotels to keep in mind for your visit:

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

    • Taj Cape Town

    • Mojo Hotel & Market

Cape Town highlights

Table Mountain

  • Put this on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Cape Town International Airport. You'll find it around 3 miles south of the city centre in Oranjezicht.

Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront

  • Check off one of the most popular attractions in Cape Town with a visit to Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront. It's in Waterfront about 1 mile north of the centre.

Robben Island

  • From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 8 miles north. It's located in the Bloubergrant area and a great addition to any Cape Town adventure.

Complete your trip with a Cape Town car hire

  • Pick one of our car rentals in Cape Town and visit the sights at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride once you've reserved your hotel and cheap flight to Cape Town International Airport.

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