Flights to Cape Town, South Africa
Compare flights to Cape Town from the UK. Depart London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI) for Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), Durban (DUR) and pay in GBP on Wakanow.
Why book Cape Town flights on Wakanow?
- Fares shown in GBP, with local payment methods.
- Compare airlines from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI) in one search.
- 24/7 support and a Wakanow booking file after you pay.
- Dedicated route pages into Cape Town for one-way or return trips.
Which is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?
May–August (southern winter) is usually better value than December–February peak summer in Cape Town.
- Skip school holidays, Christmas and February half-term when you can.
- Tuesday and Wednesday departures are often softer than Friday night.
- Book 6–8 weeks ahead — last-minute seats to Cape Town jump quickly.
Who flies to Cape Town from the UK?
- Airlines travellers compare most: South African Airways, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.
- Nonstop may run seasonally from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI) — not always daily.
- One-stop via the Gulf, Istanbul, Addis Ababa or Europe when nonstop is full or expensive.
How to book flights to Cape Town
- Pick a departure airport from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI).
- Choose Cape Town (or a city below), dates and passengers.
- Compare cabin, bags and total travel time, then pay in GBP on wakanow.co.uk.
People also ask about flights to Cape Town
May–August (southern winter) is usually better value than December–February peak summer in Cape Town. Mid-week seats (Tuesday/Wednesday) booked 6–8 weeks out often beat weekend and last-minute fares.
Searches from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI) often show South African Airways, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines. Nonstop is not always daily — also compare one-stop options via the Gulf, Istanbul, Addis Ababa or European hubs.
Check official travel advice before you go. Use registered hotels, trusted transfers and keep documents current. Wakanow issues the ticket; entry and health rules are set by the destination.
Outside school holidays and weekends. A 7-night return booked mid-week usually undercuts last-minute trips to Cape Town.
It depends on schedule, baggage and price. South African Airways, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines appear often for travellers from the UK. Also compare British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, easyJet, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Air Peace on Wakanow.
Fares move with dates, cabin and how early you book. Pay in GBP on wakanow.co.uk. Add hotel, transfers and activities — a city week costs far less than safari or resort time.
Budget the ticket plus a mid-range hotel, meals and local transport. Safari lodges, beach resorts or large cities raise the total. Use live prices rather than a fixed average.
Most arrivals use Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), Durban (DUR). Pick a city below, then a departure airport from the UK to see live times.
Yes. Wakanow shows fares in GBP for travellers in United Kingdom, with local payment options and 24/7 support.
Pick a departure airport below to see times into Cape Town.