What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 46m.

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 24% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 36m.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Cairo (CAI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £508.

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in 14h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or SWISS to get the fastest option. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town is about 6012 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 FlySafair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £84 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Norse Atlantic UK and A.P.G., starting at £390 and £431 round-trip. FlySafair is priced at 89% 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 £374 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from £410 and Qatar Airways from £419 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

The most flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 £1,850, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £630. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £493.

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: Scandinavian Airlines (100%), China Eastern (100%), Delta (100%).

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 British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

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 Amsterdam. Addis Ababa is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Nairobi comes next as the third most popular stopover location for London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights.

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 Johannesburg in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Zurich ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights.

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

Most Amsterdam visitors opt to spend their time experiencing De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg. De Dam, Ziggo Dome and Melkweg are located about 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.3 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Amsterdam looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £41 per day.

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 5 flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl per day from 16 different 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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Wed 26/1118:40LHR - CPT

1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10£496

Wed 3/1218:40LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Wed 10/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 17/10£497

Mon 24/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£514

Mon 17/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£516

Mon 24/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10£518

Tue 25/1113:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10£520

Mon 17/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Wed 3/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 15/10£522

Sun 16/1109:00LHR - CPT

1 stop35h 05mSWISS

Wed 10/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 15/10£523

Tue 2/1213:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£526

Tue 18/1109:00LHR - CPT

1 stop20h 30mSWISS

Tue 2/1209:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Deal found 16/10£528

Thu 4/1213:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Wed 10/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 17/10£529

Best flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Tue 13/116:35LHR - CPT

1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/317:15CPT - LHR

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/10£660

Sun 15/317:10LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/309:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£666

Sat 8/1120:15LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 19/1114:35CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/10£679

Sun 23/1119:30LHR - CPT

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Wed 17/1209:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Deal found 15/10£699

Mon 8/1222:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 15/1220:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/10£784

Mon 8/1206:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/309:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10£717

Mon 8/1206:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Wed 4/309:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Deal found 17/10£750

Sat 22/1120:15LHR - CPT

2 stops34h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 8/1209:00CPT - LHR

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/10£774

Mon 8/1206:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Tue 3/309:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Deal found 17/10£751

Mon 10/1111:45LHR - CPT

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1107:55CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10£756

Mon 24/1120:15LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 20/1207:25CPT - LHR

2 stops57h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/10£783

Wed 10/1217:10LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Wed 4/309:25CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 17/10£784

Direct flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Mon 3/1122:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 17/1120:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/10£720

Sun 23/1122:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 17/1220:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/10£730

Sun 23/1122:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 16/1220:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/10£732

Mon 8/1222:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 22/1220:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/10£733

Sat 15/1122:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 17/1120:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/10£735

Sun 23/1120:40LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Mon 8/1220:35CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/10£742

Mon 1/1222:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 8/1220:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/10£743

Sun 2/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Sun 16/1118:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/10£747

Wed 26/1122:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 4/1223:10CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/10£748

Thu 13/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1120:35CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/10£750

Mon 24/1122:30LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 17/1220:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/10£751

Wed 5/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Fri 14/1118:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/10£752

Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town. Data last updated 17 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 16/1109:00LHR - CPT

1 stop35h 05mSWISS

Wed 10/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 15/10£523

Mon 17/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£516

Mon 17/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Wed 3/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 15/10£522

Tue 18/1109:00LHR - CPT

1 stop20h 30mSWISS

Tue 2/1209:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Deal found 16/10£528

Thu 20/1112:05LHR - CPT

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£539

Mon 24/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£514

Mon 24/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10£518

Tue 25/1113:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10£520

Wed 26/1118:40LHR - CPT

1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10£496

Wed 26/1118:40LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Tue 2/1209:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Deal found 17/10£530

Wed 26/1118:40LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Fri 5/1209:00CPT - LHR

2 stops25h 15mSWISS

Deal found 17/10£536

One-way flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Tue 10/318:15LHR - CPT

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£319

Wed 3/1210:40LHR - CPT

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£345

Tue 10/313:50LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 15/10£359

Wed 18/212:10LHR - CPT

2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£366

Tue 18/1106:40LHR - CPT

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£366

Mon 9/312:10LHR - CPT

2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£369

Fri 20/217:45LHR - CPT

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£370

Mon 9/313:50LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 16/10£371

Sun 15/308:45LHR - CPT

1 stop20h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 14/10£372

Mon 16/313:50LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 14/10£374

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town

Round-trip from	£514
One-way from	£319
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£836
Good round-trip deal	£743 or less
Good one-way deal	£779 or less

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29h 30m total
London to Cape Town

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38h 35m total
London to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).

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LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 13/1

16:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

17:15-16:05

1 stop24h 50m

£660

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

17:10-10:50

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

£666

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 8/11

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

14:35-06:35

1 stop18h 00m

£679

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 23/11

19:30-22:05

2 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/12

09:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

£699

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 8/12

06:00-22:05

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

£717

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 8/12

06:00-22:05

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

09:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

£750

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 8/12

06:00-22:05

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

09:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

£751

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

11:45-06:10

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

07:55-21:25

1 stop15h 30m

£756

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 22/11

20:15-08:20

2 stops34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

09:00-06:35

2 stops23h 35m

£774

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 24/11

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/12

07:25-14:25

2 stops57h 00m

£783

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Cape Town

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

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 11 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of £461). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £727). 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.

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.

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

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. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

670 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

875 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Kenya Airways

6.8

Okay

283 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,457 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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 5 flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl per day from 16 different airlines.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in 14h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or SWISS to get the fastest option. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town is about 6012 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 FlySafair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £84 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Norse Atlantic UK and A.P.G., starting at £390 and £431 round-trip. FlySafair is priced at 89% 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 £374 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from £410 and Qatar Airways from £419 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: Scandinavian Airlines (100%), China Eastern (100%), Delta (100%).
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 £1,850, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £630. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £493.
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 Amsterdam. Addis Ababa is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Nairobi 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 Amsterdam?
Most Amsterdam visitors opt to spend their time experiencing De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg. De Dam, Ziggo Dome and Melkweg are located about 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.3 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Amsterdam looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £41 per day.
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 Johannesburg in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Zurich 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 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?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Cape Town?
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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of £461). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £727). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
FlySafair	Cheapest£84	Average£91	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest£390	Average£569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
A.P.G.	Cheapest£431	Average£578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search A.P.G. flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£485	Average£575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Hahn Air	Cheapest£489	Average£748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Hahn Air flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£510	Average£616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£528	Average£776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£529	Average£716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
SWISS	Cheapest£537	Average£793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£538	Average£796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from £319

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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