Statistics on London-Cape Town flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cape Town (from: London)
The average price to go to Cape Town from London airport is $ 953 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 778 (in march) and $ 1264 (in august), which is a saving of $ 176 or a surplus of $ 312 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $696 to $750 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cape Town before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Cape Town plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 62203 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cape Town from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 778, saving $ 176 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 953). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1264).
Flight London-Cape Town: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 622 | $ 800 | good price |
| February | $ 597 | $ 819 | good price |
| March | $ 601 | $ 778 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 751 | $ 947 | fair price |
| May | $ 727 | $ 894 | good price |
| June | $ 796 | $ 943 | fair price |
| July | $ 944 | $ 1154 | high price |
| August | $ 967 | $ 1264 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 773 | $ 936 | fair price |
| October | $ 771 | $ 1012 | fair price |
| November | $ 634 | $ 809 | good price |
| December | $ 735 | $ 1072 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Cape Town
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Cape Town range from $482 to $1552. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $482 to $536), 1% at the maximum price (from $1499 to $1552). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $696 to $750 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Cape Town flight
There are 11 companies that serve London from Cape Town airport: Kenya Airways, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Swiss, KLM and EasyJet.
Data analysis:
Of the 62203 flights analyzed in previous years, Kenya Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the London->Cape Town route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Cape Town flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 620 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Cape Town flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $108. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $83.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cape Town to London departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $71. Conversely, departing from Cape Town on a friday may cost you an additional $143.
Top prices London-Cape Town
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Cape Town | 06-09 to 20-09-2024 | $ 709 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| London → Cape Town | 04-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 593 | direct flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Cape Town | 06-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 601 | direct flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Cape Town | 09-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 586 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Cape Town | 12-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 726 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Cape Town | 13-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 596 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Cape Town | 25-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 647 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Cape Town | 07-12 to 22-12-2024 | $ 699 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Cape Town | 12-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 675 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Cape Town | 17-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 637 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
When to book your flight London - Cape Town to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Cape Town flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Cape Town, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 822 $, which is a saving of 131 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (189 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Cape Town flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 592 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 752), 3 to 4 months ($ 627), 5 to 6 months ($ 650), 6 to 7 months ($ 678) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 571 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 788), 4 to 5 months ($ 647), 6 to 7 months ($ 647), 7 to 8 months ($ 681) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 599 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 738), 4 to 5 months ($ 745), 5 to 6 months ($ 631), 7 to 8 months ($ 692), 8 to 9 months ($ 721) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 733 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 926), 6 to 7 months ($ 849), 7 to 8 months ($ 792), 8 to 9 months ($ 770), 10 to 11 months ($ 757), 11 to 12 months ($ 907) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 787 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 881), 6 to 7 months ($ 857), 7 to 8 months ($ 810), 9 to 10 months ($ 837), 10 to 11 months ($ 821), 11 to 12 months ($ 835) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 853 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 885), 7 to 8 months ($ 909), 8 to 9 months ($ 888), 10 to 11 months ($ 887), 11 to 12 months ($ 895) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1016 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1104), 8 to 9 months ($ 1110), 9 to 10 months ($ 1085), 10 to 11 months ($ 1024) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1001 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 1215), 9 to 10 months ($ 1225), 10 to 11 months ($ 1095), 11 to 12 months ($ 1184) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 693 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 695), 9 to 10 months ($ 878), 10 to 11 months ($ 925) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 633 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 707), 3 to 4 months ($ 730), 10 to 11 months ($ 948) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 576 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 660), 3 to 4 months ($ 597), 4 to 5 months ($ 578) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 730 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 979), 2 to 3 months ($ 834), 4 to 5 months ($ 790) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Cape Town are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $30. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $11 more.
London to Cape Town: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1179 $719 to $1669 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1272 $733 to $4559 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1344 $947 to $2257 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1361 $1080 to $1830 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1056 $693 to $4561 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1044 $769 to $1468 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 952 $586 to $1178 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1245 $647 to $2104 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1040 $728 to $1913 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1174 $763 to $1907 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1046 $637 to $2368 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Cape Town.