About This Route
London to Cape Town is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 3 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 10 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 12,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Blue | 12,500 | 37,500 | -- |
| Turkish Miles | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| ANA Mileage Club | 22,500 | 55,000 | 82,500 |
| Qatar Avios | 25,000 | 55,000 | 95,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 | 60,000 | 110,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 32,000 | 68,000 | 95,000 |
| Avios (BA) | 33,000 | 99,000 | -- |
| Asia Miles | 45,000 | 103,500 | 150,000 |
| Etihad Guest | 50,000 | 100,000 | 175,000 |
| Aeroplan | 60,000 | 100,000 | 150,000 |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Virgin Atlantic
VS
United Airlines
UA
Alaska Airlines
AS
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
Flying Blue
Biz: 37,500 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 30,000 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 55,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 55,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 60,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 68,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 99,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 103,500 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 100,000 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 100,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Flying Blue offers the cheapest economy award at 12,500 points
- Best business class value: Turkish Miles at 30,000 points
- First class available from 82,500 points via ANA Mileage Club
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from London to Cape Town?
The cheapest option is Flying Blue starting at 12,500 points in economy. Compare 10 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from London to Cape Town with points?
Turkish Miles offers business class for 30,000 points one-way. Other options include Turkish Miles at 30,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for LHR to CPT?
You can book this route with Flying Blue, Turkish Miles, ANA Mileage Club, Qatar Avios, Emirates Skywards, KrisFlyer, Avios (BA), Asia Miles, Etihad Guest, Aeroplan. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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