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YOUR JOURNEYLondon → Cape Town

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Existing route examples, not live availability. Our team will confirm fares, times and baggage for your travel dates.

Ethiopian AirlinesFlight option
OUTBOUND
21:00LHRLondon, UK
ADD 1 Stop
13:45CPTCape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
RETURN
14:45CPTCape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
ADD 1 Stop
07:00LHRLondon, UK
Indicative fare£633per adult · confirm total fareBook No payment at this step
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Airline: Ethiopian Airlines. Displayed fare: £633/Adult.

Times are the existing example schedule. Travel duration, dates of arrival, baggage allowance, seat availability and fare conditions will be confirmed by our team. Selecting this option sends your flight choice to the booking-request form; it does not reserve a seat.

Kenya AirwaysFlight option
OUTBOUND
18:25LHRLondon, UK
NBO 1 Stop
13:35CPTCape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
RETURN
14:25CPTCape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
NBO 1 Stop
06:20LHRLondon, UK
Indicative fare£689per adult · confirm total fareBook No payment at this step
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Airline: Kenya Airways. Displayed fare: £689/Adult.

Times are the existing example schedule. Travel duration, dates of arrival, baggage allowance, seat availability and fare conditions will be confirmed by our team. Selecting this option sends your flight choice to the booking-request form; it does not reserve a seat.

Qatar AirwaysFlight option
OUTBOUND
16:00LHRLondon, UK
DOH 1 Stop
11:10CPTCape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
RETURN
12:40CPTCape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
DOH 1 Stop
07:05LHRLondon, UK
Indicative fare£699per adult · confirm total fareBook No payment at this step
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Airline: Qatar Airways. Displayed fare: £699/Adult.

Times are the existing example schedule. Travel duration, dates of arrival, baggage allowance, seat availability and fare conditions will be confirmed by our team. Selecting this option sends your flight choice to the booking-request form; it does not reserve a seat.

RwandAirFlight option
OUTBOUND
19:10LGWLondon, UK
KGL 1 Stop
14:45CPTCape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
RETURN
16:00CPTCape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
KGL 1 Stop
17:10LGWLondon, UK
Indicative fare£719per adult · confirm total fareBook No payment at this step
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Airline: RwandAir. Displayed fare: £719/Adult.

Times are the existing example schedule. Travel duration, dates of arrival, baggage allowance, seat availability and fare conditions will be confirmed by our team. Selecting this option sends your flight choice to the booking-request form; it does not reserve a seat.

EmiratesFlight option
OUTBOUND
20:40LHRLondon, UK
DXB 1 Stop
16:30CPTCape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
RETURN
13:05CPTCape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
DXB 1 Stop
07:05LHRLondon, UK
Indicative fare£720per adult · confirm total fareBook No payment at this step
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Airline: Emirates. Displayed fare: £720/Adult.

Times are the existing example schedule. Travel duration, dates of arrival, baggage allowance, seat availability and fare conditions will be confirmed by our team. Selecting this option sends your flight choice to the booking-request form; it does not reserve a seat.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

Planning London to Cape Town: airport, luggage and onward travel

Planning guidance updated . Fares, schedules and entry conditions must be checked for your trip. How we prepare our travel guidance.

For London to Cape Town, start with the dates you need at the destination and the London airports you can use. Compare the full itinerary, including any connection, before arranging a pickup or booking a non-refundable activity for the arrival day. A convenient landing time may be worth more to your trip than a small saving on the fare.

If travel dates depend on a tour or accommodation booking, send those fixed dates before ticketing. Keep some flexibility where you can and compare the change conditions, not just the initial fare. A changeable ticket can still involve a fare difference and fees; the specific conditions need to be confirmed in writing.

For a visit including Johannesburg, decide the order of your stops before choosing the UK return. The flight examples above are indicative; your written proposal confirms the actual operating airlines, dates, baggage and total fare.

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More help planning this journey

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Before travel, check official FCDO destination advice and the destination authorities’ entry requirements for your nationality.

Cape Town flight booking questions

What should I settle before booking a Cape Town itinerary?

A South Africa trip can start in Cape Town and finish in Johannesburg. Compare that open-jaw plan against returning to the first city; include the domestic flight and its baggage allowance.

Johannesburg flight planning

Which London airport should I use for a Cape Town flight?

Choose the London airport you can reach reliably before comparing fares to Cape Town. Ask the proposal to identify that airport and CPT, including any change between airports. If a different London departure looks cheaper, add your transport, parking or overnight hotel to the total. Your flight home may also land at a different London airport.

How to plan multi-city flights from the UK to Africa

How can I book Cape Town and Johannesburg in a multi-city trip from London?

Send the order of stops, the nights in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and where the UK return should begin. Mark any ground journey you will arrange yourself. Ask the agent to compare a ticket covering the required flights with any separate-ticket alternative, including baggage and the consequences of a missed connection. A short transit is not the same as a stay.

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How do I request extra baggage on a London to Cape Town ticket?

For this Cape Town request, list each traveller’s checked pieces and weight, plus any pushchair, mobility aid or oversized item. Ask for a bag-inclusive fare and a lower fare with the same bags added in both directions. If you continue to Johannesburg, include that segment too. Compare the final payable totals; an allowance stated for only the long-haul flight leaves part of the cost unanswered.

UK to Africa flights with extra baggage: compare the full cost

What should families or elderly travellers check before flying to Cape Town?

Plan the Cape Town arrival around the traveller who needs the most support. Give ages on both travel dates and describe any walking or boarding assistance needed. If Johannesburg is another stop, request assistance and seating checks for those flights as well. Compare rest time, connection effort and final collection, not only the airfare.

Flying with elderly parents, children or infants from the UK

What do I need before asking for a Cape Town flight quote?

Send the London departure date, return or onward dates, passenger ages, bags and any firm Cape Town arrival deadline. Mention the Johannesburg visit if it belongs to this trip. We can then compare suitable options and explain the fare conditions. The form sends a request; it neither reserves a seat nor confirms a displayed example price.

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British Airways or Virgin Atlantic for Cape Town: what matters beyond price?

Check whether the quoted journey reaches Cape Town on the same itinerary and whether it includes any connection. Compare the exact fare brand, bags, seating charges and change conditions. A familiar airline on the UK sector does not establish the cabin or baggage rules on a partner flight.

Official guidance: British Airways: baggage and partner flights · Virgin Atlantic: checked baggage

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