Can I get a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on Virgin Atlantic for under £819?

London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights on Virgin Atlantic are currently available under £819. 4 flights have been found by Cheapflights users under that amount. To find flights for your dates, click here.

Weekly Virgin Atlantic flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

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

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.

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).

£713+ Virgin Atlantic Flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

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 2026

One-way from	£713
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Average price (all airlines)	£781

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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town with Virgin Atlantic?

Booking with Virgin Atlantic 55 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.

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