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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from R9 343

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
Jun 15 — Jun 221
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 10 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 226

One-way from

R9 343

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 027

Good round-trip deal

R19 114 or less

Good one-way deal

R19 154 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 23/6-6/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • London to Cape Town
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12/11
  • 12/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 35m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 220 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 June 2025.

Mon 23/66:30LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 40mKLM
Sun 6/723:15CPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 8/6R13 226
Fri 7/1114:45LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 00mAir France
Wed 19/118:50CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 9/6R13 279
Sat 22/1115:00LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/128:05CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R13 634
Mon 1/1217:25LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 25/1223:00CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/6R13 669
Mon 1/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 25/1215:25CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R13 829
Tue 2/126:35LHR - CPT
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/217:15CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6R14 237
Thu 20/1118:45LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 28/1110:15CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/6R14 432
Sun 28/920:25LHR - CPT
2 stops36h 05mLufthansa
Sun 12/1018:05CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 9/6R15 850
Tue 16/915:05LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 27/1112:35CPT - LHR
1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/6R15 885
Sat 1/1122:25LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 9/1120:55CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/6R16 151

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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Price

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 23/6

6:30-21:10

1 stop13h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

R13 226

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 7/11

14:45-6:45

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

8:50-21:25

1 stop14h 35m

R13 279

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 22/11

15:00-6:45

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

8:05-7:40

1 stop25h 35m

R13 634

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 1/12

17:25-21:40

1 stop26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

23:00-15:30

1 stop18h 30m

R13 669

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 1/12

20:15-14:35

1 stop16h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

15:25-6:35

1 stop17h 10m

R13 829

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 2/12

6:35-11:50

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

17:15-9:40

1 stop18h 25m

R14 237

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

18:45-8:25

Nonstop11h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

10:15-20:10

Nonstop11h 55m

R14 591

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 28/9

20:25-9:30

2 stops36h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

18:05-17:40

1 stop24h 35m

R15 850

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

15:05-10:50

1 stop18h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

12:35-6:35

1 stop20h 00m

R15 885

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 1/11

22:25-12:10

Nonstop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

20:40-6:45

Nonstop12h 05m

R16 151

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

How far ahead should I 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 23 May 2025.

Booking 12 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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 June 2025.

The most flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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).

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 10 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Air France and SWISS from London to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 463 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 621 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
652 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.

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?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 15,6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town round-trip from R13 226. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from R13 279, and Kenya Airways, from R13 669. KLM is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town are Qatar Airways (R9 627), Ethiopian Air (R10 921), and TAAG (R12 233).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town consider choosing American Airlines(93%), Finnair(93%) or Iberia(93%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    The cheapest flight price from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is R15 794. On average you can expect to pay R20 048. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R13 191.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 June 2025.
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 443AverageR17 344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 330AverageR19 414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 137AverageR17 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 227AverageR15 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR13 288AverageR17 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR13 378AverageR22 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 398AverageR20 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 967AverageR15 859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapestR14 541AverageR16 787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 496AverageR23 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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