London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) flights
An economy award from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Virgin Atlantic, plus taxes and fees from $296. 2 airlines fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT): British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The two airports are 6,015 miles (9,681 km) apart. British Airways is in oneworld and Virgin Atlantic is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Paris, Zurich and Frankfurt and more.
How many miles LHR to CPT costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Atlantic | 12,500–22,500 | $296–801 |
| American AAdvantageOn British Airways | 30,000 | $307.82–1,308.99 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Virgin Atlantic | 30,000 | $357.82–1,108.99 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn British Airways | 30,500 | $337.82–1,198.99 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn British Airways | 35,000 | $327.82–1,328.99 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 | $237.82–833.99 |
| British Airways ClubOn British Airways | 38,500–44,000 | $160.80–1,008.40 |
| Iberia ClubOn British Airways | 38,500–44,000 | $287.82–1,158.99 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn British Airways | 40,000 | $407.82–858.99 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn British Airways | 45,000 | $407.82–1,108.99 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn British Airways | 51,800 | $252.82–1,108.99 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Virgin Atlantic | 54,000 | $258.22–515.39 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LHR to CPT
- British Airwaysoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Virgin AtlanticSkyTeam · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book LHR to CPT with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks British Airways
- American AAdvantageBooks British Airways
- British Airways ClubBooks British Airways
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks British Airways
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Finnair PlusBooks British Airways
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Iberia ClubBooks British Airways
- JAL Mileage BankBooks British Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks British Airways
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks British Airways
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Atlantic
LHR to CPT with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Zurich (ZRH)British Airways and SWISS, then Edelweiss Air
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Johannesburg (JNB)British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, then Safair, South African Airways and 4 moreFA
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- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
- Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
- Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
- Via Sao Paulo (GRU)LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
LHR to CPT: common questions
How many miles does LHR to CPT cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Virgin Atlantic, plus taxes and fees from $296. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (30,000), ANA Mileage Club (30,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (30,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LHR to CPT?
British Airways (oneworld) and Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT).
How far is London from Cape Town by plane?
London (LHR) and Cape Town (CPT) are 6,015 miles (9,681 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LHR to CPT award flights?
18 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 10 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between London and Cape Town?
The most direct connections are through Paris (CDG), Zurich (ZRH), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and Munich (MUC). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air France through Paris.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.