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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from £399

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LHR — CPT
7 Jun — 14 Jun1
1 adult
Fri 7/6
Fri 14/6

The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 June 2024.

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December

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May

Round-trip from

£634

One-way from

£454
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cape Town. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

To save on the cost of your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, book at least 47 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 7% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £730 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £821.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport. Prices for May average £771 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £480. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a May flight can save you 31% on your journey compared to booking in July

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to CPT?

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Heathrow and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Lufthansa flights heading from London to Cape Town. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 14/1018:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Tue 29/1009:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/6£567
Mon 16/913:30LHR - CPT
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Sun 29/917:45CPT - LHR
1 stop16h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/6£595
Mon 14/1018:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Thu 31/1009:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/6£631
Sun 27/1018:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Tue 5/1109:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/6£706
Sat 31/818:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Sat 14/915:20CPT - LHR
2 stops32h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 1/6£748

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Heathrow and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Ethiopian Air flights we've found at this time heading from London to Cape Town. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 4/1120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 23/1113:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6£648
Tue 5/1120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 21/1113:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6£658
Tue 5/1120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 21/1113:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/6£658
Fri 15/1120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/213:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6£659
Mon 4/1120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 25/1114:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6£669
Mon 28/1020:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 16/1113:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6£678
Fri 7/621:00LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/617:20CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6£679
Mon 7/1021:00LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 17/1013:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6£699
Thu 7/1120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 17/1113:50CPT - LHR
1 stop26h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6£714

Cheap Heathrow to Cape Town flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Prices were last updated on 2 June 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from London to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 6/621:15LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/613:50CPT - LHR
1 stop28h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6£643
Wed 19/616:40LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 26/716:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/6£647
Thu 13/618:00LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/716:35CPT - LHR
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/6£652
Tue 18/618:30LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 2/716:35CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/6£653
Mon 17/613:30LHR - CPT
1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 31/716:35CPT - LHR
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/6£656
Thu 6/621:15LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/617:20CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6£659
Mon 17/621:00LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/617:20CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/6£660
Tue 18/606:30LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Tue 2/723:15CPT - LHR
1 stop21h 10mKLM
Deal found 1/6£668
Thu 13/606:30LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Thu 27/623:15CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Deal found 2/6£669

Heathrow to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Heathrow and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from London to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 28/1110:00LHR - CPT
3 stops25h 40mKenya Airways
Thu 12/1214:30CPT - LHR
3 stops30h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/6£554
Thu 28/1110:00LHR - CPT
3 stops25h 40mKenya Airways
Thu 12/1214:30CPT - LHR
3 stops30h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/6£555
Thu 21/1110:00LHR - CPT
3 stops25h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 3/1221:15CPT - LHR
2 stops20h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/6£561
Tue 5/1111:45LHR - CPT
3 stops23h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 26/1121:15CPT - LHR
2 stops20h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/6£562
Mon 14/1018:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Tue 29/1009:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/6£567
Tue 3/1220:05LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/109:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£574
Wed 20/1111:45LHR - CPT
2 stops30h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 28/1121:15CPT - LHR
2 stops21h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/6£582
Wed 4/1206:00LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/106:05CPT - LHR
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£583
Wed 13/1110:00LHR - CPT
2 stops31h 55mKenya Airways
Sat 30/1114:10CPT - LHR
2 stops31h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/6£585

Direct flights to Cape Town from Heathrow

Discover direct flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2024.
If you're seeking options on non-stop flights from London to Cape Town, check out these fares. Users can also choose from other London to Cape Town flights by using the search form above.
Tue 19/1119:15LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 3/1210:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/6£738
Mon 4/1119:15LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 11/1110:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/6£745
Mon 4/1119:15LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 18/1110:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/6£756
Mon 4/1119:15LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 18/1110:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/6£766
Wed 20/1119:15LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 2/1210:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/6£774
Tue 5/1119:15LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 19/1110:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/6£791
Tue 5/1119:15LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 19/1110:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/6£793
Wed 13/1119:15LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 15/1210:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/6£800
Sat 2/1119:15LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 10/1110:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/6£801

Heathrow to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from London to Cape Town departing last-minute. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Fri 7/621:00LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/617:20CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6£679
Fri 7/621:20LHR - CPT
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/606:15CPT - LHR
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£693
Fri 7/618:30LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 2/716:35CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/6£695
Fri 7/621:20LHR - CPT
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/611:45CPT - LHR
3 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£705
Mon 10/621:20LHR - CPT
2 stops16h 50mRwandAir
Thu 13/616:10CPT - LHR
2 stops18h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 1/6£706
Fri 7/619:15LHR - CPT
1 stop25h 10mKLM
Sun 30/623:15CPT - LHR
1 stop21h 10mKLM
Deal found 2/6£710
Mon 10/619:45LHR - CPT
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/623:15CPT - LHR
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£714
Sat 8/618:35LHR - CPT
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Thu 27/623:15CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Deal found 2/6£724
Fri 7/609:00LHR - CPT
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/623:15CPT - LHR
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£726

One-way flights to Cape Town from Heathrow

Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from London to Cape Town. Users in need of a round-trip flight from London to Cape Town instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Wed 6/1110:00LHR - CPT
3 stops25h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/6£399
Mon 9/917:10LHR - CPT
2 stops27h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/6£405
Wed 21/806:40LHR - CPT
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£407
Mon 19/820:25LHR - CPT
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£408
Mon 9/907:05LHR - CPT
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£410
Thu 5/906:40LHR - CPT
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£411
Tue 12/1120:10LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6£412
Tue 20/806:40LHR - CPT
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£414
Thu 5/909:00LHR - CPT
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/6£418

Find flights from Heathrow to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2024.

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£554 - £703

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Price

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 28/11

3 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/12

3 stops30h 45m

£554

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 14/10

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/10

1 stop15h 25m

£567

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 7/9

1 stop24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/9

1 stop14h 05m

£614

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 5/9

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/9

1 stop24h 15m

£621

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 4/11

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/11

1 stop18h 45m

£648

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 13/6

1 stop16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/7

1 stop30h 50m

£652

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 18/6

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/7

1 stop21h 10m

£668

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 12/10

2 stops16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/10

2 stops17h 50m

£676

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 13/6

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/6

2 stops20h 20m

£703

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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 31 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 26 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 2 June 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways from London to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

KLM
7.9
Good
1,507 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

RwandAir
7.9
Good
48 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,940 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,324 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London Heathrow?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from London Heathrow, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 7 flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl per day from 14 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under £600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kenya Airways for just £554, but on average you can expect to pay £589.

  • Are there nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under £800 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town under £800. A good price for a nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is less than £800.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under £700?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than £700.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is Kenya Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £554 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and SWISS, starting at £567 and £614 round-trip. Kenya Airways is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £399 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £412 and Ethiopian Air from £454 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on time: American Airlines (80%), Qatar Airways (80%), Finnair (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town? While on average our users pay £2,399, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £662. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £529.

  • What does LHR to CPT mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LHR to CPT flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Most of the time, London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will stop in Nairobi. Addis Ababa is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Amsterdam comes next as the third most popular stopover location for London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Nairobi?

    Most Nairobi visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Buruburu Baptist, Nairobi National Park, and Kenyatta Mausoleum. Buruburu Baptist, Nairobi National Park and Kenyatta Mausoleum are located about 4.9 mi, 8.8 mi, and 7.8 mi, respectively from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Nairobi looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £37 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Amsterdam?

    De Dam, Melkweg, and Rijksmuseum are the most popular attractions in Amsterdam if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. De Dam, Melkweg, and Rijksmuseum can be visited by travelling about 7.0 mi, 6.3 mi, and 6.2 mi respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Those on a stopover in Amsterdam in need of a car hire can book one at Amsterdam Schiphol for about £37.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights?

    London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights have a stopover in Harare least often. Harare is followed by Zurich in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Kigali ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Heathrow to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Heathrow to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Heathrow to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Heathrow to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Heathrow to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Heathrow to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 2/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Air France, British Airways or TAAG as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of £807). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,071). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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