Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from £359

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 5 December 2025.

Thu 4/1207:40LHR - CPT
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1209:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£591
Wed 3/1213:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1209:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£591
Wed 3/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1209:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£597
Wed 31/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 22/115:25CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12£614
Thu 4/1207:40LHR - CPT
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1219:50CPT - LHR
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£616
Sat 6/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/1213:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12£624
Wed 31/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/113:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12£628
Wed 31/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 31/115:25CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12£630
Tue 9/1218:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Wed 24/1209:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£631
Thu 4/1207:40LHR - CPT
1 stop22h 00mLufthansa
Sun 7/1218:45CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£634
Thu 4/1207:40LHR - CPT
1 stop22h 00mLufthansa
Thu 18/1209:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£639
Sat 6/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/1213:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12£643

Find 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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£475

One-way from

£359

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,137

Good round-trip deal

£853 or less

Good one-way deal

£761 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/1-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • London to Cape Town
3/3
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 25m total
  • London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl.

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Heathrow

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Price

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 23/1

20:15-14:35

1 stop16h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

13:50-06:35

1 stop18h 45m

£589

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

17:30-09:30

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

18:05-07:40

1 stop14h 35m

£593

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 14/1

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:35-06:35

1 stop18h 00m

£597

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

18:30-11:50

1 stop16h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

16:40-11:40

1 stop20h 00m

£612

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 2/5

16:30-09:30

1 stop16h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

18:05-07:40

1 stop14h 35m

£614

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 17/1

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:35-06:35

1 stop18h 00m

£617

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 2/5

18:35-05:50

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

07:40-13:50

1 stop31h 10m

£632

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

20:05-07:30

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

09:25-21:40

1 stop14h 15m

£656

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 30/4

12:10-07:25

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

18:05-07:40

1 stop14h 35m

£659

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

16:40-16:55

1 stop25h 15m

£660

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

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 28 November 2025.

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 £483). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 19% 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 5 December 2025.
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.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 12 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 15h. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, or Turkish Airlines 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 £85 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Norse Atlantic UK, starting at £330 and £393 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 £205 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include A.P.G. from £312 and SWISS from £326 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: WestJet (100%), Scandinavian Airlines (98%), China Eastern (98%).

  • 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 £1,853, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £721. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £475.

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

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Amsterdam?

    Most Amsterdam visitors opt to spend their time at De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Van Gogh Museum. De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Van Gogh Museum can be accessed by travelling approximately 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Amsterdam can hire a car from Amsterdam Schiphol for about £30 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for 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?

    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.

  • 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 £483). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest£85Average£91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£434Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£441Average£566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapest£488Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn AirCheapest£493Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£513Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£530Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£533Average£768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£540Average£779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£563Average£799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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