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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from £379

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LHR — CPT
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 23/4
Tue 30/4

The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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 18 April 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

£638

One-way from

£420
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cape Town. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

To save on the cost of your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, book at least 14 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 3% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £756 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £827.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport. Prices for May average £802 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £448. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 33% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (LHR - CPT)?

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Heathrow and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 895,763 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Lufthansa flights heading from London to Cape Town. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 17/618:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Sun 14/717:45CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 17/4£599
Mon 9/918:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Thu 19/915:20CPT - LHR
2 stops30h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 17/4£636
Sat 31/817:30LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Tue 17/917:45CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 17/4£644

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between Heathrow and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 895,763 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Kenya Airways flights we've found at this time heading from London to Cape Town. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Thu 16/518:25LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 22/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£537
Fri 17/518:25LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 25mKenya Airways
Fri 24/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£548
Wed 4/918:25LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 17/923:00CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£553
Wed 12/618:25LHR - CPT
2 stops21h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 17/610:55CPT - LHR
2 stops30h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£553
Wed 24/418:25LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 11/623:00CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£558
Sat 11/518:25LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 20/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£559
Fri 17/518:25LHR - CPT
1 stop17h 20mKenya Airways
Fri 24/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£561
Mon 6/518:25LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 13/506:00CPT - LHR
2 stops35h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£564
Tue 21/518:25LHR - CPT
2 stops45h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 25/606:00CPT - LHR
2 stops35h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/4£565

Cheap Heathrow to Cape Town flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 895,763 searches. Prices were last updated on 18 April 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from London to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 6/512:05LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 55mSWISS
Sun 19/508:40CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Deal found 18/4£507
Mon 6/507:00LHR - CPT
2 stops26h 00mSWISS
Sun 19/508:40CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Deal found 18/4£529
Sun 5/519:15LHR - CPT
2 stops37h 45mSWISS
Sun 19/508:40CPT - LHR
2 stops32h 55mSWISS
Deal found 17/4£534
Thu 16/518:25LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 22/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£537
Fri 17/518:25LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 25mKenya Airways
Fri 24/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£548
Mon 29/406:00LHR - CPT
1 stop27h 00mSWISS
Sun 12/508:40CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Deal found 18/4£552
Sun 5/508:55LHR - CPT
2 stops48h 05mSWISS
Sun 19/508:40CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Deal found 18/4£557
Wed 24/418:25LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 11/623:00CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£558
Sat 11/518:25LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 20/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£559

Heathrow to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Heathrow and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 895,763 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from London to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 6/512:05LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 55mSWISS
Sun 19/508:40CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Deal found 18/4£507
Mon 6/507:00LHR - CPT
2 stops26h 00mSWISS
Sun 19/508:40CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Deal found 18/4£529
Sat 14/920:05LHR - CPT
1 stop24h 30mSWISS
Mon 7/1008:40CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Deal found 17/4£530
Sun 5/519:15LHR - CPT
2 stops37h 45mSWISS
Sun 19/508:40CPT - LHR
2 stops32h 55mSWISS
Deal found 17/4£534
Thu 16/518:25LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 22/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£537
Wed 4/1206:00LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/315:20CPT - LHR
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£539
Fri 17/518:25LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 25mKenya Airways
Fri 24/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£548
Mon 29/406:00LHR - CPT
1 stop27h 00mSWISS
Sun 12/508:40CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Deal found 18/4£552
Sun 10/1117:25LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 25/1114:30CPT - LHR
2 stops27h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£553

Direct flights to Cape Town from Heathrow

Discover direct flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 895,763 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
If you're seeking options on non-stop flights from London to Cape Town, check out these fares. Users can also choose from other London to Cape Town flights by using the search form above.
Sun 1/922:25LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 18/918:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£852
Wed 11/922:25LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 25/918:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£853
Thu 29/822:25LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 7/918:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£865
Mon 17/622:25LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 23/618:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£866
Mon 9/922:25LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 22/918:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£867
Wed 22/522:25LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 31/518:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£868
Mon 17/622:25LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 26/618:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£869
Wed 4/922:25LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 12/918:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£880
Sat 31/822:25LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 20/918:40CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£880

Heathrow to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 895,763 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from London to Cape Town departing last-minute. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Wed 24/418:25LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 11/623:00CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£558
Fri 26/418:25LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 6/510:55CPT - LHR
2 stops30h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/4£579
Wed 24/418:25LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 11/614:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£582
Tue 23/421:00LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/514:35CPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/4£582
Sat 27/421:00LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/515:20CPT - LHR
1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/4£586
Wed 24/418:25LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 15/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£590
Wed 24/418:40LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/517:45CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£591
Tue 23/420:05LHR - CPT
1 stop36h 55mSWISS
Tue 7/519:00CPT - LHR
2 stops19h 40mSWISS
Deal found 17/4£597
Wed 24/418:25LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 9/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£600

One-way flights to Cape Town from Heathrow

Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 895,763 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from London to Cape Town. Users in need of a round-trip flight from London to Cape Town instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Fri 3/507:45LHR - CPT
2 stops56h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£379
Tue 23/419:25LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4£386
Tue 23/419:25LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/4£387
Sat 18/519:00LHR - CPT
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£391
Wed 1/520:15LHR - CPT
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£392
Fri 17/520:45LHR - CPT
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£393
Tue 30/407:05LHR - CPT
3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£395
Mon 13/518:55LHR - CPT
1 stop38h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4£396
Tue 4/613:10LHR - CPT
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£398

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 895,763 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

£507 - £628

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Depart

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Price

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 6/5

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/5

1 stop14h 05m

£507

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 6/5

2 stops24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/5

1 stop24h 15m

£529

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 16/5

2 stops23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/5

2 stops26h 45m

£537

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 17/6

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/7

1 stop14h 55m

£599

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 5/5

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/5

1 stop19h 30m

£603

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 7/9

1 stop24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/9

1 stop15h 55m

£606

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 21/5

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/6

1 stop18h 00m

£624

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 11/5

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

1 stop18h 50m

£627

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 31/8

1 stop16h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/9

1 stop25h 15m

£628

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When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
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 88 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.
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When is the cheapest time 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 14 April 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday mornings 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.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Heathrow to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Heathrow to Cape Town is currently £391 while a return flight costs £585. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of £794). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,093). 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.

January

£708

February

£736

March

£721

April

£659

May

£638

June

£669

July

£878

August

£739

September

£725

October

£774

November

£687

December

£769

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °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 18 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,092 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,092 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,092 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

KLM
7.9
Good
1,646 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,092 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

RwandAir
7.9
Good
49 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,092 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,095 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,092 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,499 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,092 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

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 7 flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl per day from 12 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under £600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SWISS for just £507, but on average you can expect to pay £554.

  • Are there nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under £900 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town under £900. A good price for a nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is less than £882.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under £600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than £600.

  • 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 SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £507 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Kenya Airways, starting at £537. SWISS is priced at 39% 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 little as £386 on Qatar Airways Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from £420 and Kenya Airways from £421 one-way.

  • 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 Air France, British Airways or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

  • 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 (77%), Qatar Airways (77%), Finnair (77%).

  • 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 £2,199, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £647. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £520.

  • What does LHR to CPT mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LHR to CPT flight.

  • 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 some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Nairobi?

    Most Nairobi visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Buruburu Baptist, Nairobi National Park, and Kenyatta Mausoleum. Buruburu Baptist, Nairobi National Park and Kenyatta Mausoleum are located about 4.9 mi, 8.8 mi, and 7.8 mi, respectively from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Nairobi looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £40 per day.

  • 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 £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 Harare least often. Harare is followed by Doha 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 extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Heathrow to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Heathrow to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Heathrow to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Heathrow to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Heathrow to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Heathrow to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 18/4.

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