Flight deals to Cape Town (CPT)

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Beaches, culture and beautiful people? Cape Town ticks every box. Our seasonal service is back, so book your direct flight from the UK and get to know South Africa’s most cosmopolitan city.

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More flights. More flexibility. More Cape Town. Fly daily from London Heathrow to Cape Town until 10 December 2026. From 11 December 2026, enjoy 11 flights a week, with extra departures on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Your South African adventure starts here.

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From

Budget

London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
27 Feb, 2027 - 13 Mar, 2027
Starting from
£680
Seen: 7 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
26 Feb, 2027 - 12 Mar, 2027
Starting from
£683
Seen: 7 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
11 Apr, 2027 - 25 Apr, 2027
Starting from
£691
Seen: 7 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
07 Apr, 2027 - 25 Apr, 2027
Starting from
£695
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Economy
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
28 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£712
Seen: 8 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
28 Jan, 2027 - 11 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£769
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Economy
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
25 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£781
Seen: 7 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
18 Jan, 2027 - 02 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£800
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
20 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£808
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
22 Feb, 2027 - 08 Mar, 2027
Starting from
£820
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Economy
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
17 Feb, 2027 - 02 Mar, 2027
Starting from
£831
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
20 Jan, 2027 - 02 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£845
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Economy

Prices shown are per person. Cheapest fares may be hand luggage only. *Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Fares, fuel surcharges and applicable taxes may vary depending on the ticketing date and exchange rate. Additional baggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

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Budget

Travel Class

London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
27 Jan, 2027 - 05 Feb, 2027
Starting from
15,000
+ £311
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Economy
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
18 Jan, 2027 - 05 Feb, 2027
Starting from
15,000
+ £311
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Economy
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
20 Jan, 2027 - 07 Feb, 2027
Starting from
15,000
+ £311
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Economy
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
27 Jan, 2027 - 10 Feb, 2027
Starting from
15,000
+ £311
Seen: 19 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
27 Jan, 2027 - 09 Feb, 2027
Starting from
15,000
+ £311
Seen: 4 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
27 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027
Starting from
15,000
+ £311
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
15 Apr, 2027 - 20 Apr, 2027
Starting from
30,000
+ £377
Seen: 18 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
04 Dec, 2026 - 14 Dec, 2026
Starting from
40,000
+ £374
Seen: 8 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
01 Dec, 2026 - 11 Dec, 2026
Starting from
40,000
+ £374
Seen: 8 hours ago
Round trip
Economy

Points fares shown are per person. Cheapest points fares may be hand baggage only. *Points fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Fares, fuel surcharges and applicable taxes may vary depending on the ticketing date and exchange rate. Additional baggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

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Space to relax

✓ Up to 38 inches of seat pitch
✓ Extra room to stretch out
✓ A footrest for added comfort

Priority, bags and boarding

✓ Dedicated check in and bag drop
✓ 2 x 23kg checked bags
✓ Priority boarding and baggage delivery

Dining and drinks, elevated

✓ A glass of bubbly as you board
✓ Delicious meals served on china crockery
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From

Budget

London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
02 Jan, 2027 - 18 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£1,715
Seen: 10 hours ago
Round trip
Premium
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
02 Jan, 2027 - 16 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£1,753
Seen: 19 hours ago
Round trip
Premium
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
03 Jan, 2027 - 11 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£1,715
Seen: 6 hours ago
Round trip
Premium
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
02 Jan, 2027 - 12 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£1,715
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Premium
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
02 Jan, 2027 - 14 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£1,715
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Premium
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
03 Jan, 2027 - 12 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£1,715
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Premium
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
12 Jan, 2027 - 26 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£1,924
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Premium
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
07 Jan, 2027 - 21 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£1,957
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Premium
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
14 Jan, 2027 - 28 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£1,971
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Premium
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
28 Feb, 2027 - 12 Mar, 2027
Starting from
£1,912
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Premium
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
18 Jan, 2027 - 29 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£1,936
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Premium
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
15 Feb, 2027 - 22 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£1,963
Seen: 9 hours ago
Round trip
Premium
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
05 Mar, 2027 - 26 Mar, 2027
Starting from
£1,996
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Premium
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
18 Jan, 2027 - 02 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£1,969
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Premium
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
17 Feb, 2027 - 02 Mar, 2027
Starting from
£1,975
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Premium
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
20 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£1,977
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Premium
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
20 Jan, 2027 - 02 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£2,179
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Premium
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
12 Jan, 2027 - 27 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£2,570
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Premium

Upper Class, all the way

Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, Upper Class makes every part of the journey feel like something to look forward to, with more space, beautifully smooth airport moments, and food and drink worth settling in for.

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Virgin Atlantic Upper Class cabin experience

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✓ Stretch out in your own Upper Class space, with direct aisle access
✓ A fully flat bed when it’s time to rest
✓ Duvet and pillow for added comfort
✓ Entertainment to enjoy while you settle in

A luxury experience on the ground

✓ Upper Class Wing check-in at London Heathrow
✓ Fast track security where available
✓ Access to the award-winning Clubhouse lounge, or suitable alternatives
✓ Enjoy the Revivals Lounge on arrival at London Heathrow to refresh and relax

Thoughtful service, every step of the way

✓ Refined four-course dining service
✓ Champagne, premium wines and handcrafted cocktails
✓ 2 x 32kg checked baggage, plus 2 pieces of hand luggage
✓ Priority boarding and baggage delivery

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From

Budget

London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
02 Jan, 2027 - 16 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£3,628
Seen: 19 hours ago
Round trip
Upper Class
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
02 Jan, 2027 - 18 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£3,628
Seen: 10 hours ago
Round trip
Upper Class
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
02 Jan, 2027 - 01 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£3,628
Seen: 16 hours ago
Round trip
Upper Class
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
03 Jan, 2027 - 06 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£3,628
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Upper Class
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
03 Jan, 2027 - 07 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£3,628
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Upper Class
London (LHR)to
Cape Town (CPT)
02 Jan, 2027 - 14 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£3,628
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Upper Class
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
12 Jan, 2027 - 26 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£4,530
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Upper Class
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
14 Jan, 2027 - 28 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£4,579
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Upper Class
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
15 Dec, 2026 - 30 Dec, 2027
Starting from
£4,580
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Upper Class
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
28 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£4,526
Seen: 8 hours ago
Round trip
Upper Class
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
18 Jan, 2027 - 29 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£4,531
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Upper Class
Manchester (MAN)to
Cape Town (CPT)
18 Feb, 2027 - 13 Mar, 2027
Starting from
£4,559
Seen: 23 hours ago
Round trip
Upper Class
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
05 Mar, 2027 - 26 Mar, 2027
Starting from
£5,004
Seen: 1 day ago
Round trip
Upper Class
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
20 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£4,572
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Upper Class
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
18 Jan, 2027 - 02 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£4,572
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Upper Class
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
17 Feb, 2027 - 02 Mar, 2027
Starting from
£4,576
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Upper Class
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
12 Jan, 2027 - 27 Jan, 2027
Starting from
£4,730
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Upper Class
Edinburgh (EDI)to
Cape Town (CPT)
20 Jan, 2027 - 02 Feb, 2027
Starting from
£5,318
Seen: 5 hours ago
Round trip
Upper Class

Best flights to Cape Town by popularity

From

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Best flights to Cape Town by popularity
From	To	Fare type	Dates	Price
London (LHR)	Cape Town (CPT)	Round trip / Economy	27 Feb, 2027 - 13 Mar, 2027	Starting from £680 Seen: 7 hours ago
London (LHR)	Cape Town (CPT)	Round trip / Economy	26 Feb, 2027 - 12 Mar, 2027	Starting from £683 Seen: 7 hours ago
London (LHR)	Cape Town (CPT)	Round trip / Economy	11 Apr, 2027 - 25 Apr, 2027	Starting from £691 Seen: 7 hours ago
Manchester (MAN)	Cape Town (CPT)	Round trip / Economy	28 Jan, 2027 - 11 Feb, 2027	Starting from £769 Seen: 1 day ago
Manchester (MAN)	Cape Town (CPT)	Round trip / Economy	28 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027	Starting from £712 Seen: 8 hours ago
Manchester (MAN)	Cape Town (CPT)	Round trip / Economy	25 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027	Starting from £781 Seen: 7 hours ago
Edinburgh (EDI)	Cape Town (CPT)	Round trip / Economy	18 Jan, 2027 - 02 Feb, 2027	Starting from £800 Seen: 5 hours ago
Edinburgh (EDI)	Cape Town (CPT)	Round trip / Economy	20 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027	Starting from £808 Seen: 5 hours ago
Edinburgh (EDI)	Cape Town (CPT)	Round trip / Economy	17 Feb, 2027 - 02 Mar, 2027	Starting from £831 Seen: 5 hours ago

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Fare type

Dates

Price

London (LHR)

Cape Town (CPT)

Round trip

Economy

27 Feb, 2027 - 13 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£680

Seen: 7 hours ago

London (LHR)

Cape Town (CPT)

Round trip

Economy

26 Feb, 2027 - 12 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£683

Seen: 7 hours ago

London (LHR)

Cape Town (CPT)

Round trip

Economy

11 Apr, 2027 - 25 Apr, 2027

Starting from

£691

Seen: 7 hours ago

Manchester (MAN)

Cape Town (CPT)

Round trip

Economy

28 Jan, 2027 - 11 Feb, 2027

Starting from

£769

Seen: 1 day ago

Manchester (MAN)

Cape Town (CPT)

Round trip

Economy

28 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027

Starting from

£712

Seen: 8 hours ago

Manchester (MAN)

Cape Town (CPT)

Round trip

Economy

25 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027

Starting from

£781

Seen: 7 hours ago

Edinburgh (EDI)

Cape Town (CPT)

Round trip

Economy

18 Jan, 2027 - 02 Feb, 2027

Starting from

£800

Seen: 5 hours ago

Edinburgh (EDI)

Cape Town (CPT)

Round trip

Economy

20 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027

Starting from

£808

Seen: 5 hours ago

Edinburgh (EDI)

Cape Town (CPT)

Round trip

Economy

17 Feb, 2027 - 02 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£831

Seen: 5 hours ago

Prices shown are per person. Cheapest fares may be hand luggage only. *Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Fares, fuel surcharges and applicable taxes may vary depending on the ticketing date and exchange rate. Additional luggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

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