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Last minute flights from London to Cape Town

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London Cape Town

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Wed., 08 Jan. LHR - CPT

Sat., 11 Jan. CPT - LHR

$2734 $2567

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Mon., 17 Mar. LGW - CPT

$510 $481

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London Cape Town

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Mon., 13 Jan. LGW - CPT

Sun., 19 Jan. CPT - LGW

$1070 $1009

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London Cape Town

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Wed., 25 Dec. LGW - CPT

Sun., 29 Dec. CPT - LGW

$1810 $1689

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London Cape Town

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Wed., 01 Jan. LHR - CPT

Wed., 08 Jan. CPT - LHR

$1253 $1171

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

68% Trains in Cape Town are 68% cheaper than in London.

London $5.56

Cape Town $1.76

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

60% A meal in Cape Town is 60% cheaper than a meal in London.

London $39.74

Cape Town $15.87

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

77% A taxi fare in Cape Town is 77% cheaper than in London.

London $9.54

Cape Town $2.16

Coffee Regular cappuccino

57% Coffee in Cape Town is 57% cheaper than in London.

London $7.41

Cape Town $3.21

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 11.37 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD

Last checked on 21 December 2024

Distance: 9674 kms

London airports

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 23 kms

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 40 kms

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 43 kms

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 49 kms

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 12 kms

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 57 kms

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 18 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Cape Town

How long does the flight take to go from London to Cape Town?

The total flight time between London and Cape Town is of around 14:48 hours on average, considering an average distance of 11,327 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from London to Cape Town at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Cape Town is $481. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Cape Town expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cape Town costs an average of 2.16 AUD, 77% cheaper than London, with a fare of 9.54 AUD, while train tickets costs 68% less in Cape Town: 1.76 AUD against 5.56 AUD in London. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.87 AUD in Cape Town, 60% less than the 39.74 AUD in London. The price of the coffee is around 57% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 3.21 AUD, while in London the coffee costs 7.41 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Cape Town?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Cape Town compared to London?

While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Cape Town's temperatures can go up to 28.98 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 4.54 ºC in Cape Town, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Cape Town have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between London and Cape Town?

The main airport route flying between London and Cape Town is: Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Condor. British Airways. Alternatively, you can find London - Cape Town flights between Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) with the following airline(s) flying the route: British Airways. Iberia. null.