Holidays to Cape Town

from as little as £625

7 nights in The Capetonian, Cape Town, departing Manchester on 12 / May / 2025 with Ethiopian Airlines

Subject to availability, prices correct of the last 24 hours
Cape Town

Welcome to Cape Town

Flights from the UK to Cape Town typically take around 11 to 12 hours direct, with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offering nonstop options from London Heathrow. You can fly from other UK airports - like Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh - but you'll have a stopover on the way at somewhere like Dubai, Doha, and Amsterdam, with total travel time ranging from 14 to 18 hours. The cheapest time to fly is generally from May to September during Cape Town's winter, which is also the off-peak tourist season. For warm, sunny weather ideal for outdoor activities, book your Cape Town holiday between November and March - the further in advance you can book, the cheaper it'll be!

Cape Town itself is known for its stunning natural beauty, from Table Mountain to the scenic coastline. Whether you're after a stay in a luxurious resort or get swept in an adventure and book your hotel on the go, a flight to Cape Town is the start of it all.
Cape Town

Our holiday guide to Cape Town

Price hacks, travel tips and more

Fancy a city break to Cape Town? At Netflights, we compare hundreds of holidays to Cape Town to help you get more bang for your buck. Whether you’re after a romantic getaway, a family holiday or a trip with your mates, we’ve got just the thing.

Cape Town is a popular holiday spot in South Africa but prices vary throughout the year. If you want a cheap deal, try looking for holidays in July, when prices are at their lowest. February is the most popular time to visit Cape Town so, if you want to go then, it’s best to book in advance.

If you’re flexible on travel dates, try searching for holidays to Cape Town by month to find the cheapest deals. It’s also worth considering different flying days – flights will probably be cheaper on a Tuesday than a Friday, for example.

There are roughly 7,381 flights from the UK to or via Cape Town every week, so you’ve got plenty of options. Virgin Atlantic often have the best flight deals, so keep an eye out for them in your holiday search results.

Min / Max Temperature (°C)
LOWEST

9 °C

AVG

17 °C

HIGHEST

26 °C

Rainfall (mm)
LOWEST

15 mm

AVG

51.8 mm

HIGHEST

108 mm

Key facts about Cape Town

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