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Virgin Atlantic flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (LHR - CPT)

LHR — CPT
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

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 4 July 2025.

One-way from

£800

Return from

£804

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price (all airlines)

£1,036
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 17/10
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 35m total
  • London to Cape Town
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 3/11-11/11
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 30m total
  • London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl; 7% 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 Virgin Atlantic for under £1,500?

    London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights on Virgin Atlantic are currently available under £1,500. 1 flights have been found by Cheapflights users under that amount. To find flights for your dates, click here.

  • How do most travelers feel about Virgin Atlantic?

    Cheapflights users who travel with Virgin Atlantic (a popular airline from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town) have rated them a 8.2/10. This rating comes from 114 reviews. If you are looking to travel LHR-CPT, search your dates above.

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Best Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated Virgin Atlantic 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 July 2025.

Mon 3/1122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 11/1121:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/7£804

Travel insights for Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about Virgin Atlantic 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 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 27 June 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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