Live trip cost report
London (LHR) → Cape Town, South Africa
Total cost of a 5-day trip for 2 travelers
Flights at today's price plus daily costs in Cape Town. It is off-season there right now.
Budget
$3,104
$1,552 per person
- Flights$2,368
- Accommodation$144
- Food$80
- Local transport$40
- Activities$80
- Airport transfers$44
- eSIM & internet$20
- Insurance$50
- Buffer (10%)$278
Comfort
$3,880
$1,940 per person
- Flights$2,368
- Accommodation$480
- Food$224
- Local transport$80
- Activities$220
- Airport transfers$70
- eSIM & internet$40
- Insurance$50
- Buffer (10%)$348
Luxury
$6,087
$3,044 per person
- Flights$2,368
- Accommodation$1,600
- Food$560
- Local transport$250
- Activities$550
- Airport transfers$120
- eSIM & internet$40
- Insurance$50
- Buffer (10%)$549
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Medical cover from ~$1/day
Money-saving tips for Cape Town
- check_circleTable Mountain cable car is cheaper if booked online in advance.
- check_circleMyCiti bus is the safest and cheapest public transport option.
- check_circleConstantia wine route is closer and cheaper than Stellenbosch for day trips.
London to Cape Town: quick answers
How much is a flight from London to Cape Town?expand_more
Round-trip fares from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) currently start around $1184 per person based on recent Aviasales data. Prices move daily, so check live fares before booking.
How much does a 5-day trip from London to Cape Town cost for two people?expand_more
A 5-day trip for two costs about $3,880 at a mid-range comfort level: roughly $2,368 for flights, $480 for accommodation, $224 for food, and the rest on local transport, activities, connectivity, transfers and insurance.
Is August a good time to visit Cape Town?expand_more
August is off-season in Cape Town. Prices are generally friendlier than peak season, which makes it a good value window.
Are these prices updated in real time?expand_more
Yes. Flight prices come from the Aviasales/Travelpayouts data API and this page refreshes its numbers every hour on the server, plus once more in your browser when you open it.
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