Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from £442
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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 4 August 2026.
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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 4 August 2026.
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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 4 August 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town. Data last updated 4 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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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 4 August 2026.
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Deal found 4/8£442
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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 4 August 2026.
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 4 August 2026.
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Tue 1/9
14:45-17:20
2 stops25h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 8/9
17:25-07:00
2 stops38h 35m
£668
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Wed 23/9
14:25-09:25
2 stops18h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 28/9
08:00-21:45
1 stop14h 45m
£679
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LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Tue 1/9
14:45-18:35
2 stops26h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 24/9
13:50-18:45
2 stops29h 55m
£774
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Mon 25/1
14:55-10:30
1 stop17h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 15/2
12:35-06:20
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£802
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Sun 10/1
21:00-14:35
1 stop15h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/2
22:00-07:50
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£807
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Wed 11/11
22:20-12:10
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Cape Town Intl
Wed 18/11
12:35-06:20
1 stop19h 45m
£825
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Sat 30/1
20:15-13:00
1 stop14h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 6/3
13:50-06:35
1 stop18h 45m
£878
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Sun 15/11
22:20-12:10
Nonstop11h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/11
12:35-06:25
1 stop19h 50m
£887
Fastest return journey
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
£911
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Sat 30/1
13:55-13:00
2 stops45h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 15/2
15:25-06:40
2 stops41h 15m
£932
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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 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 £744). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,190). 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 4 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 £741 and £1,068 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £540 on Ethiopian Air (7 Oct–26 Oct).
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 4 August 2026.
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).
How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £459.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 11m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 47m.
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 4 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.
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 17h 35m. Fly via SWISS or British Airways 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 £395 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Norse Atlantic UK and RwandAir, starting at £400 and £442 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 £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: American Airlines (82%), Finnair (82%), Iberia (82%).
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 £3,058, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £649. 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 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 £744). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,190). 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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