Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from £452

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
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 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 May 2026.

Wed 25/1122:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 13/1222:00
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/5£473
Wed 25/1119:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/1209:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£554
Tue 26/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 6/613:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/5£571
Sun 24/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 5/613:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/5£573
Wed 27/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 5/613:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/5£573
Sun 21/616:45
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 28/616:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/5£602
Tue 26/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/614:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/5£618
Wed 3/621:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/614:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/5£619
Sun 24/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/614:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/5£620
Thu 15/1021:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 20/1015:10
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/5£648
Tue 26/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 9/615:10
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/5£653
Wed 3/621:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 9/615:10
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/5£655

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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£602

One-way from

£452

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£715

Good round-trip deal

£997 or less

Good one-way deal

£879 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/6-28/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • London to Cape Town
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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 22 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 1/7

08:25-10:15

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

13:15-08:00

1 stop19h 45m

£796

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 11/9

15:05-10:15

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

13:15-06:25

1 stop18h 10m

£797

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

21:55-17:30

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

13:15-06:25

1 stop18h 10m

£826

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

09:00-07:00

2 stops23h 00m

£860

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 14/6

22:30-11:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/7

13:15-08:00

1 stop19h 45m

£939

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 6/11

21:15-09:45

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

15:20-04:55

1 stop15h 35m

£997
Fastest return journey

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

22:30-11:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

18:50-05:30

Nonstop11h 40m

£1,028

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

18:25-08:05

Nonstop11h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

18:55-04:55

Nonstop12h 00m

£1,028

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 23/10

15:35-17:30

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

18:55-04:55

Nonstop12h 00m

£1,042

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 16/11

22:20-12:10

Nonstop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

18:55-04:55

Nonstop12h 00m

£1,056

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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?

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 £714). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,159). 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 May 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 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAir France 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.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 15h. Fly via Qatar Airways or Ethiopian 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 £336 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Norse Atlantic UK and A.P.G., starting at £390 and £431 round-trip. Emirates is priced at 59% 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 £220 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from £240 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 (94%), China Eastern (94%), Delta (94%).

  • 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 £1,323, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £543. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £388.

  • 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 St. Nicholas Church, De Dam, and Van Gogh Museum. St. Nicholas Church, De Dam, and Van Gogh Museum can be accessed by travelling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.0 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 £41 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of £714). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,159). 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
EmiratesCheapest£336Average£984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£390Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£431Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapest£442Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn AirCheapest£491Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£512Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£521Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest£530Average£729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£533Average£824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£554Average£764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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