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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from £446

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or June, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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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 1 August 2026.

Sat 7/1120:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/1115:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7£552
Mon 9/1120:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/1113:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7£556
Wed 28/1016:30
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop17h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/1117:20
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7£558
Thu 29/1017:55
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/1117:20
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7£558
Tue 27/1017:55
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/1117:20
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7£559
Tue 1/1220:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/209:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£560
Fri 30/1016:30
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop17h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/1100:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7£561
Tue 3/1117:55
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/1100:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/7£562
Mon 2/1117:55
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/1100:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/7£563
Wed 4/1120:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/1113:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7£563
Thu 3/1216:30
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop17h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 24/1217:20
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/7£564
Thu 17/919:00
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/917:45
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£565

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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£552

One-way from

£446

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£873

Good round-trip deal

£844 or less

Good one-way deal

£834 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/11-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • London to Cape Town
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16/8
  • 16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 25m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 1 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

18:00-11:50

1 stop16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

16:35-22:25

1 stop30h 50m

£791

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 17/11

21:30-17:25

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

20:35-06:35

Nonstop12h 00m

£805

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 18/9

15:05-10:15

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

18:50-05:30

Nonstop11h 40m

£884

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

22:30-11:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

18:55-04:55

Nonstop12h 00m

£908

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

08:25-10:30

2 stops48h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/1

12:35-05:55

2 stops43h 20m

£949

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 18/8

09:30-14:35

2 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

18:25-12:45

2 stops43h 20m

£985

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 12/11

14:15-10:30

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/1

20:40-06:40

Nonstop12h 00m

£987

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 5/11

22:20-12:10

Nonstop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

15:20-04:55

1 stop15h 35m

£998
Fastest return journey

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 30/11

21:00-10:35

Nonstop11h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/1

22:00-07:50

Nonstop11h 50m

£1,023

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 9/1

22:20-12:10

Nonstop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

18:55-04:55

Nonstop12h 00m

£1,048

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Cape Town

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 58 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of £742). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,187). 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 1 August 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between £739 and £1,065 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £552 on Ethiopian Air (7 Nov–11 Nov).

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 1 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic 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
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,020 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,012 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,136 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 4 flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl per day from 15 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 16h 50m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, British Airways, or Oman Air 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 Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £394 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Norse Atlantic UK and RwandAir, starting at £399 and £440 round-trip. Emirates is priced at 53% 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 £219 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from £239 and SWISS from £323 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 (87%), Finnair (87%), Iberia (87%).

  • 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 £2,789, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £469. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £560.

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

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

    Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are the most popular attractions in Istanbul if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii can be visited by travelling about 20.8 mi, 22.2 mi, and 22.3 mi respectively from Istanbul. Those on a stopover in Istanbul in need of a car hire can book one at Istanbul for about £35.

  • 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 Paris least often. Paris is followed by Zurich in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Frankfurt am Main 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?

    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of £742). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,187). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 1 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£394Average£1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£399Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£430Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapest£440Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn AirCheapest£489Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£510Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapest£529Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£533Average£737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest£535Average£841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£552Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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