Question 1

How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London to Cape Town typically takes around 11 hours 40 minutes. This makes the direct service the fastest and most convenient way to travel between London and Cape Town. It is worth checking flight times when searching, as these can vary by airline and travel date.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Cape Town, with an average of around 5 to 6 flights per day, operated by, among others, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Norse Atlantic UK. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Cape Town are operated by, among others, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Norse Atlantic UK. These services take you to Cape Town without any stops, making them particularly handy for short breaks or weekend trips. It is still worth comparing departure times and airline policies, as baggage rules and additional charges can vary.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Cape Town operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

From London to Cape Town there are on average around 5 to 6 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

From London to Cape Town there are around 39 to 40 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London to Cape Town depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London to Cape Town usually departs at 07:30. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Cape Town.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London to Cape Town depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London to Cape Town usually departs at 22:30. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to Cape Town, offers from Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss and Virgin Atlantic are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline suits you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.

Question 10

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London to Cape Town are most frequently searched for travel in March, January and September. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more choice or cheaper connections.

Question 11

Which departure days are most popular for flights from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to Cape Town, departures on Wednesday, Monday and Saturday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or cheaper offers.

Question 12

How long is the typical stay on trips from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

For trips from London to Cape Town, stays of 14, 18 and 22 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Cape Town	Outbound 24/09/26 2 Stopovers (AUH, JNB) EY0068, EY0747, 4Z0923 39h 50min	Return 27/09/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, AUH) 4Z0932, EY0748, EY0061 37h 35min	Etihad Airways, Airlink		£617
London Cape Town	Outbound 11/10/26 1 Stopover (NBO) KQ0101, KQ0792 18h 10min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (NBO) KQ0785, KQ0100 33h 55min	Kenya Airways		£661
Best option London Cape Town	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1381, AF0868 14h 55min	Return 20/10/26 direct VS0479 11h 55min	Air France	?	£755
London Cape Town Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 24/09/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH4229, DE2290 17h 35min	Return 27/09/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE2291, LH0914 23h 55min	Lufthansa, Condor		£775
London Cape Town	Outbound 24/09/26 2 Stopovers (AUH, JNB) EY0068, EY0747, 4Z0923 39h 50min	Return 27/09/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, AUH) 4Z0932, EY0748, EY0061 37h 35min	Etihad Airways, Airlink		£628
London Cape Town	Outbound 11/10/26 2 Stopovers (AUH, JNB) EY0064, EY0747, 4Z0937 31h 05min	Return 20/10/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, AUH) 4Z0932, EY0748, EY0063 43h 20min	Etihad Airways, Airlink		£644
London Cape Town	Outbound 06/10/26 2 Stopovers (DUB, DOH) FR0205, QR0046, QR1371 23h 00min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK0045, TK1241 18h 20min	Ryanair, Qatar Airways		£677
London Cape Town	Outbound 01/12/26 2 Stopovers (DUB, DOH) EI0169, QR0046, QR1371 23h 05min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0773, EK0031 28h 30min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines, Qatar Airways		£671
London Cape Town	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (NBO) KQ0101, KQ0784 26h 40min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (NBO) KQ0783, KQ0100 27h 05min	Kenya Airways		£673
London Cape Town	Outbound 11/10/26 2 Stopovers (AUH, JNB) EY0064, EY0747, 4Z0927 20h 55min	Return 20/10/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, AUH) 4Z0932, EY0748, EY0061 37h 35min	Etihad Airways, Airlink		£680

Outbound and return from	616,99 £
Flight duration	min. 11:30 / max. 11:55
Return flight duration	min. 11:55/ max. 12:05
Distance	9689 km
Flights per week	24
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport Cape Town (CPT)
Destination country	Flights to South Africa
Departure airport - Destination country	London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) - South Africa

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