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 37m.

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.

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 £509.

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.

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 45m. Fly via Lufthansa 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 £391 and £432 round-trip. FlySafair is priced at 89% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

The most flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (4 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 £1,849, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £654. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £498.

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 (76%), Finnair (76%), Iberia (76%).

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 £45 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 4 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.

£340+ Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

Q: 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 £692 and £1,000 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £495 on Multiple Airlines (3 Mar-18 Mar).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, 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 9 October 2025.

Wed 3/1218:40LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/10£498

Fri 28/1120:05LHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Wed 3/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£513

Wed 3/1213:45LHR - CPT

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/10£518

Wed 26/1118:40LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£519

Sun 16/1109:00LHR - CPT

1 stop35h 05mSWISS

Wed 19/1109:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£528

Mon 17/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Wed 10/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 7/10£529

Wed 29/1008:45LHR - CPT

1 stop20h 55mLufthansa

Wed 5/1109:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 8/10£530

Mon 10/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Thu 13/1119:50CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£532

Wed 29/1011:10LHR - CPT

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1109:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£533

Wed 29/1011:10LHR - CPT

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1109:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£534

Mon 27/1006:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Sun 2/1109:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£538

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 9 October 2025.

Thu 27/1113:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£519

Tue 24/216:30LHR - CPT

1 stop16h 30mLufthansa

Tue 10/309:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 7/10£626

Tue 3/313:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Mon 16/320:10CPT - LHR

1 stop13h 55mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£631

Mon 23/220:15LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 7/313:50CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/10£686

Wed 12/1117:45LHR - CPT

2 stops18h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sun 16/1117:15CPT - LHR

1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/10£738

Mon 24/1110:00LHR - CPT

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1207:55CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£603

Sun 22/214:25LHR - CPT

2 stops18h 25mSWISS

Mon 9/320:10CPT - LHR

2 stops19h 30mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£684

Mon 2/320:15LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 18/309:00CPT - LHR

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/10£724

Wed 12/1117:45LHR - CPT

2 stops18h 50mTurkish Airlines

Thu 20/1117:15CPT - LHR

1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/10£742

Sun 22/214:25LHR - CPT

2 stops18h 25mSWISS

Tue 10/309:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£686

Fri 28/1122:35LHR - CPT

1 stop35h 15mTurkish Airlines

Fri 26/1217:15CPT - LHR

1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/10£753

Tue 6/113:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Sun 8/209:25CPT - LHR

1 stop24h 40mSWISS

Deal found 7/10£751

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 9 October 2025.

Sun 9/1120:40LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1120:35CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/10£765

Mon 3/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1120:35CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/10£765

Fri 28/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Wed 3/1218:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/10£767

Sun 9/1120:40LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Sat 22/1122:10CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/10£768

Tue 18/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Tue 25/1118:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/10£768

Thu 6/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Sun 23/1118:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/10£769

Sun 16/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1118:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/10£772

Thu 6/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 13/1122:10CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/10£774

Wed 5/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Wed 12/1118:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/10£774

Wed 5/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 10/1122:10CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/10£775

Tue 4/1118:25LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 25/1118:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/10£780

Tue 4/1118:25LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1120:35CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/10£780

Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town. Data last updated 9 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 27/1006:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Sun 2/1109:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£538

Mon 27/1006:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1109:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£541

Wed 29/1008:45LHR - CPT

1 stop20h 55mLufthansa

Wed 5/1109:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 8/10£530

Wed 29/1011:10LHR - CPT

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1109:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£533

Wed 29/1011:10LHR - CPT

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1109:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£534

Mon 10/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Thu 13/1119:50CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£532

Sun 16/1109:00LHR - CPT

1 stop35h 05mSWISS

Wed 19/1109:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£528

Mon 17/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Wed 10/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 7/10£529

Wed 19/1118:40LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Wed 10/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£549

Wed 26/1118:40LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1209:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£519

Fri 28/1120:05LHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Wed 3/1209:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£513

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 9 October 2025.

Sun 18/113:25LHR - CPT

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/10£340

Wed 11/307:50LHR - CPT

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/10£347

Sun 15/309:50LHR - CPT

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/10£351

Wed 3/1210:40LHR - CPT

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£355

Wed 21/107:50LHR - CPT

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10£366

Tue 20/112:10LHR - CPT

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/10£369

Mon 9/311:10LHR - CPT

1 stop18h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 7/10£374

Wed 25/212:10LHR - CPT

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/10£376

Sun 15/308:45LHR - CPT

1 stop20h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 7/10£377

Mon 23/220:05LHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Deal found 8/10£382

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town

Round-trip from	£495
One-way from	£340
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£837
Good round-trip deal	£749 or less
Good one-way deal	£780 or less

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2 total stops
32h 45m total
London to Cape Town

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19h 25m total
London to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£52 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

Thu 27/11

13:45-07:30

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

£519

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 24/11

10:00-06:10

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

07:55-21:25

1 stop15h 30m

£603

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

16:30-11:00

1 stop16h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

£626

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

13:45-07:30

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

20:10-08:05

1 stop13h 55m

£631

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

14:25-10:50

2 stops18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

20:10-13:40

2 stops19h 30m

£684

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

14:25-10:50

2 stops18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

09:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

£686

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

13:50-06:35

1 stop18h 45m

£686

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

09:00-06:35

2 stops23h 35m

£724

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

17:45-14:35

2 stops18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

17:15-16:10

1 stop24h 55m

£738

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

17:45-14:35

2 stops18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

17:15-14:55

1 stop23h 40m

£742

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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 £460). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £728). 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.

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

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

1,399 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

1,399 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,399 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

7.4

Good

665 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,399 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

873 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,399 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

282 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,399 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

7,444 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,399 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 4 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 45m. Fly via Lufthansa 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 £391 and £432 round-trip. FlySafair is priced at 89% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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 (76%), Finnair (76%), Iberia (76%).
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 £1,849, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £654. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £498.
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 £45 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?
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 £460). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £728). 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£391	Average£574	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
A.P.G.	Cheapest£432	Average£580	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search A.P.G. flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£486	Average£577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Hahn Air	Cheapest£490	Average£749	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Hahn Air flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£511	Average£616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£530	Average£717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£532	Average£792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	Cheapest£537	Average£790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£540	Average£800	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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

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