Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from R7 468

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
Dec 21 — Dec 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 21 November 2025.

Mon 24/116:00LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Wed 10/129:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R11 185
Wed 26/118:45LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/129:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R11 408
Fri 28/1120:05LHR - CPT
1 stop33h 25mSWISS
Wed 10/129:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R11 426
Mon 1/126:00LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Sun 7/129:00CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 05mSWISS
Deal found 20/11R11 718
Mon 24/116:00LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Wed 26/119:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 18/11R11 770
Wed 26/1117:10LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mSWISS
Wed 3/129:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 20/11R11 787
Mon 24/116:00LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Fri 12/129:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R11 804
Fri 21/1113:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/129:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R11 942
Wed 19/1117:10LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mSWISS
Wed 3/129:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R11 993
Mon 1/1218:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/129:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R12 028

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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 426

One-way from

R7 468

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R17 775

Good round-trip deal

R17 167 or less

Good one-way deal

R19 264 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 3/12-22/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • London to Cape Town
7/3
  • 7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 00m total
  • London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R27 498 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 649 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl.

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LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 4/12

8:40-6:10

1 stop19h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

7:55-21:25

1 stop15h 30m

R13 284

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

13:50-6:35

1 stop18h 45m

R13 886

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 18/2

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

13:50-6:35

1 stop18h 45m

R13 921

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

13:50-6:35

1 stop18h 45m

R14 368

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 14/1

18:40-10:50

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

9:25-8:15

2 stops24h 50m

R15 125

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 18/2

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:50-14:25

1 stop26h 35m

R15 452

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

18:40-14:35

2 stops17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

9:25-21:40

1 stop14h 15m

R15 504

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 15/5

19:15-20:55

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

22:50-18:30

2 stops20h 40m

R15 968

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

11:45-21:25

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

23:15-9:00

1 stop34h 45m

R16 519

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 9/1

20:05-7:30

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

9:25-8:15

2 stops24h 50m

R16 743

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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 14 November 2025.

Booking 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of R10 978). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 691). 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 21 November 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 31% 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 Tuesday at midday 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

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 21 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 11 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.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Ethiopian Air and SWISS can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in just under 14h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35m. London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 9675 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 R11 106. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from R12 137, and Lufthansa, from R12 287. Virgin Atlantic is 40% 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 Lufthansa (R8 380), SWISS (R9 636), and Qatar Airways (R9 722).

  • 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 Scandinavian Airlines(100%), China Eastern(100%) or Delta(100%), 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 R16 012. On average you can expect to pay R20 676. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R11 701.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of R10 978). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 691). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 106AverageR16 347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 137AverageR13 781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 287AverageR18 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR12 699AverageR19 692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 837AverageR16 282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR12 897AverageR15 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 337AverageR17 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 676AverageR15 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 495AverageR17 272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 868AverageR22 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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