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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from £326

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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 59 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 22 January 2026.

Tue 24/1113:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 50m
Lufthansa
Thu 3/1209:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£535
Sat 11/418:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 21/423:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/1£537
Mon 2/1117:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/1114:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/1£539
Wed 22/418:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop26h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/514:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop26h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/1£540
Sun 1/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 19/1£541
Sun 22/217:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop34h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/307:20
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop34h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/1£541
Tue 5/518:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
Kenya Airways
Tue 19/523:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/1£542
Sat 28/1116:40
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop37h 00m
Lufthansa
Mon 7/1209:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£545
Mon 11/520:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
SWISS
Thu 21/522:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 20/1£546
Sun 1/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 15/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/1£548
Tue 17/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 25/314:25
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/1£549
Sun 25/120:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/213:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1£549

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£537

One-way from

£326

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£781

Good round-trip deal

£722 or less

Good one-way deal

£758 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/4-21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 10m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 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 22 January 2026.
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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LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

06:30-11:50

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

16:35-16:50

1 stop25h 15m

£598

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 26/4

16:45-11:50

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

16:35-16:00

1 stop24h 25m

£656

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

17:45-11:50

1 stop16h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

17:15-22:25

1 stop31h 10m

£679

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

16:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

14:00-14:55

2 stops26h 55m

£688

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

13:55-18:40

2 stops26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

06:05-14:30

2 stops34h 25m

£708

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

21:00-14:35

1 stop16h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

13:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

£715

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

20:05-06:15

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

09:10-08:15

2 stops24h 05m

£727

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 22/3

14:05-21:55

1 stop29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

23:15-19:25

1 stop21h 10m

£732

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

20:15-14:35

1 stop16h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

08:30-06:35

2 stops24h 05m

£736

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 22/5

19:15-20:55

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

22:45-13:00

1 stop15h 15m

£742

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

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 59 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of £512). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £721). 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 22 January 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.

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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 22 January 2026.
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
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
948 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,738 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,690 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 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 28h 20m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town is about 6012 mi.

  • 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 Emirates and Norse Atlantic UK, starting at £328 and £390 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 £204 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include A.P.G. from £310 and SWISS from £324 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 (90%), China Eastern (90%), Delta (90%).

  • 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 £1,873, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £206. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £472.

  • 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. Amsterdam 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 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 £35 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 Zurich least often. Zurich is followed by Johannesburg 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of £512). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £721). 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest£84Average£91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£328Average£896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£390Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£431Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapest£484Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn AirCheapest£491Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£506Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£525Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£534Average£739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£536Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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