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Flights to Cape Town

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Route details

9671 km
Distance

Weather now

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+17°C
Rain

Airports

CPT
17km

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Flight prices to Cape Town

Typically the return flight to Cape Town costs about that much:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

Here are approximate min and max prices for London to Cape Town flight (one-way) at the moment:
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Is Cape Town an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from London to Cape Town with other routes:
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Direct flights to Cape Town

We could not found any direct flights to Cape Town from London. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (South Africa).
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Airports in Cape Town and London

Cape Town has 1 airport and London has 9 airports.
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Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
http://www.airports.co.za/airports/cape-town-international
17 km from Cape Town city center.
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Which airport in Cape Town is better?

The closest airport to Cape Town city center is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) with 17 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Cape Town International Airport (CPT), trip will take 20 min.
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is usually the main choice for traveling to Cape Town. If you want to get to Cape Town faster, use the taxi. The trip will take about 20 min.
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Where to stay in Cape Town

Find the right accommodation in Cape Town with Avionero:
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Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast
12 Bertram Road
WiFi • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Multilingual Staff • Mini Bar
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Harbouredge Apartments
10 Hospital Street Green Point
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Elevator / Lift
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The Grey Hotel
49 Napier Street De Waterkant
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle
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3 On Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
27 1st Crescent
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle
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Lobster House
10 Hoopoe Ave
WiFi • Swimming pool • Hair Dryer • Safe-Deposit Box • Refrigerator
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Cape Town guide

Cape Town themes

This is what Cape Town is known for:
Museums
Romantic
Wine

Location

Cape Town is located in South Africa, 9671 km away from London:
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Currency and exchange rate

100 South African Rand equals 4.35 British Pound Sterling. 100 British Pound Sterling equals 2301.12 South African Rand.
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R100 = £4.35
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Safety

Make sure to prepare when going to Cape Town and take measures for your personal safety³.
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Potentially dangerous

Air Quality

Cape Town generally has a very low level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: very low

Cape Town pros and cons

Planning a trip to Cape Town? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Cape Town looks currently:
Fri, 06 December
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+17°C
Rain
7 m/s
86 %
Sat, 07 December
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+22°C
Clear sky
4 m/s
60 %
Sun, 08 December
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+22°C
Few clouds
8 m/s
53 %
Mon, 09 December
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+24°C
Scattered clouds
6 m/s
48 %
Tue, 10 December
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+24°C
Clear sky
5 m/s
49 %
Wed, 11 December
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+22°C
Broken clouds
5 m/s
75 %
Thu, 12 December
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+22°C
Clear sky
6 m/s
65 %
Fri, 13 December
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+19°C
Rain
6 m/s
51 %
Sat, 14 December
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+19°C
Rain
6 m/s
51 %
Sun, 15 December
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+19°C
Rain
7 m/s
57 %
Mon, 16 December
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+21°C
Clear sky
7 m/s
38 %
Tue, 17 December
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+21°C
Broken clouds
4 m/s
54 %
Wed, 18 December
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+20°C
Rain
10 m/s
73 %
Thu, 19 December
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+18°C
Rain
7 m/s
46 %
Fri, 20 December
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+19°C
Clear sky
8 m/s
53 %
Sat, 21 December
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+21°C
Clear sky
9 m/s
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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cape Town will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Cape Town.

How much does it cost to fly to Cape Town?

Cape Town prices compared to London:
Cape Town is in average 54% cheaper than London. The biggest difference is Ch. The smallest difference is Clothing (-21%) and Utilities (-25%).

Some Price Examples (vs London):

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Food
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
£8.59 vs £20.22
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
£37.83 vs £80.87
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McMeal at McDonalds
£4.13 vs £8.09
Cappuccino (regular)
£2.02 vs £3.95
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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
£0.99 vs £2.02
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
£0.75 vs £1.53
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Milk (regular), (1 liter)
£0.94 vs £1.27
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
£0.94 vs £1.36
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Eggs (regular) (12)
£2.07 vs £2.99
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Local Cheese (1kg)
£7.69 vs £9.21
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
£5.56 vs £8.32
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Banana (1kg)
£1.46 vs £1.48
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
£5.50 vs £10.78
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
£1.45 vs £2.49
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Transport
-52.41%
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Utilities
-25.08%
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Sports
-41.50%
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Childcare
-81.91%
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Clothing
-21.21%
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Rent
-68.28%
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Buy
-81.07%
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Salaries
-60.05%
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Cape Town in average is 54% cheaper
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The biggest difference is Childcare, Buy, Rent prices.

FAQ

Flying to Cape Town? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Cape Town has?
There are 1 of airport in Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport. The closest one is Cape Town International Airport which is 17 km away.
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How far is it to fly to Cape Town?
A passenger flying direct to Cape Town will travel around 9671 km if flying from London.
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How long does it take to travel to Cape Town?
You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from London.
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When should I fly to Cape Town?
The peak of traveling to Cape Town usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Cape Town is Rain.
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How much does it cost to fly to Cape Town?
The following factors could affect the price: seasonality, how early you book, luggage, direct/stopover flight, etc.
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What’s the weather like in Cape Town?
On average you could expect +13°C in July to +21°C in December. Currently, it is Rain and +17°C in Cape Town.
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Are there any direct flights to Cape Town?
No, there are no direct flights to Cape Town if you are flying from London.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Cape Town.
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4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

  • (1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
  • (2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
  • (3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
  • (4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
  • (5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 05.11.2024