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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from £331

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£582

One-way from

£331

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£812
Air France
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  • 5/2-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 35m total
  • London to Cape Town
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23/4
  • 23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 45m total
  • London to Cape Town
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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 January 2025.

Wed 5/217:50LHR - CPT
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/208:30CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£582
Thu 23/117:25LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 11/206:00CPT - LHR
2 stops35h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/1£583
Tue 21/120:05LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Sun 2/209:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 15/1£583
Tue 4/217:05LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Wed 12/223:20CPT - LHR
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 15/1£587
Sat 25/117:55LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 15/209:55CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/1£607
Sat 26/416:40LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 8/516:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1£621
Thu 30/114:45LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 45mAir France
Mon 3/215:20CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 25mAir France
Deal found 16/1£628
Wed 5/320:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/308:55CPT - LHR
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1£631
Tue 2/1213:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Mon 12/109:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£651

Find flights from Heathrow to Cape Town within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 27/2

17:25-13:35

2 stops18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

23:00-15:30

1 stop18h 30m

£583

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 30/1

14:45-06:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

18:10-13:50

2 stops21h 40m

£583

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 26/4

18:35-21:25

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

23:15-19:25

1 stop21h 10m

£585

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 27/2

20:15-13:45

1 stop15h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

15:20-06:35

1 stop17h 15m

£587

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 27/1

18:20-07:55

Nonstop11h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

10:00-19:55

Nonstop11h 55m

£595

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 15/3

20:05-07:40

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

19:00-17:50

1 stop23h 50m

£605

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 26/4

22:25-11:50

1 stop36h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

16:35-09:45

1 stop18h 10m

£620

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 2/3

08:35-10:30

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

12:35-06:25

1 stop19h 50m

£701

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 23/4

06:15-10:00

2 stops26h 45m

£331

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 22/1

17:25-13:35

1 stop18h 10m

£414

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Heathrow to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 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 21 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 £831). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% 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.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Atlantic, KLM and SWISS from London to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
664 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,923 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

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 10 flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl per day from 14 different airlines.

  • 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 Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £583 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and KLM, starting at £584 and £587 round-trip. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 34% 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 £414 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from £460 and Turkish Airlines from £529 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: China Eastern (83%), Virgin Atlantic (83%), Iberia (68%).

  • 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 £1,997, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £580. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £530.

  • 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 Nairobi. Addis Ababa is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam?

    De Dam, Melkweg, and Rijksmuseum are the most popular attractions in Amsterdam if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. De Dam, Melkweg, and Rijksmuseum can be visited by travelling about 7.0 mi, 6.3 mi, and 6.2 mi respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Those on a stopover in Amsterdam in need of a car hire can book one at Amsterdam Schiphol for about £33.

  • 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 Paris in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Kigali 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 £831). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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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