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British Airways flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (LHR - CPT)

LHR — CPT
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from London to Cape Town on British Airways typically fly into Cape Town Intl and depart from London Heathrow. Select your dates above for pricing.

British Airways flights from Heathrow to Cape Town in 2025

Find detailed information about British Airways flights from Heathrow to Cape Town. Explore the options provided by British Airways to plan your journey from Heathrow to Cape Town. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

One-way from

£742

Return from

£634

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price (all airlines)

£811
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 35m total
  • London to Cape Town
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 21/9-28/9
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 15m total
  • London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl; 6% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl; 3% potential price drop.
Average price for all London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl flights (one-way and round-trip).
  • Can I get a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on British Airways for under £1,100?

    There are 1 flights available on British Airways from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under £1,100. These prices can change based on many factors including date and time. To find LHR-CPT flight prices for your dates, click here.

  • How do most travelers feel about British Airways?

    The average rating from 113 British Airways reviews by Cheapflights users is 8.2 (out of a maximum rating of 10). If you are considering flying LHR-CPT with Cheapflights, apply your desired dates to the form above to see our best pricing for your trip to Cape Town with British Airways.

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Cheapest British Airways flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable British Airways flight options available from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Sun 11/513:45LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 21/513:00CPT - LHR
1 stop26h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4£739

Travel insights for British Airways flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about British Airways 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 with British Airways?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with British Airways 16 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town with British Airways?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a British Airways flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in March, with an average price of £717. Conversely, traveling with British Airways from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July will be the most expensive, with an average cost of £889. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Weekly British Airways flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

The most British Airways flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer British Airways flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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).

Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
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See what others are saying about British Airways

Read reviews and see what other travellers are saying about their experiences with British Airways. Get insights from real passengers regarding the airline's services, customer satisfaction, and overall travel experience. Use these reviews to inform your decision when choosing British Airways for your next flight. Reviews last updated 29 April 2025.
British Airways
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6,837 reviews
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Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.6

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

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