Virgin Atlantic flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (LHR - CPT)
Cheapflights users flying from London to Cape Town on Virgin Atlantic typically fly into Cape Town Intl and depart from London Heathrow. Select your dates above for pricing.
Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to Cape Town in 2025
Find detailed information about Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to Cape Town. Explore the options provided by Virgin Atlantic to plan your journey from Heathrow to Cape Town. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town with Virgin Atlantic?
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 Virgin Atlantic 11 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.
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
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