Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from R8 003
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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
Sep 27 — Oct 41
Return
1 adult
Economy
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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 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday
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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 28 August 2026.
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Best flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated 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 28 August 2026.
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Direct flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 28 August 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town. Data last updated 28 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 August 2026.
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Find flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town
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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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 28 August 2026.
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LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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Wed 23/9
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Mon 12/10
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Cape Town Intl
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R15 511
LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Heathrow
Mon 7/9
15:05-10:15
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Cape Town Intl
Sun 27/9
18:50-5:30
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R15 767
LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Wed 14/10
8:55-9:25
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Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/11
9:20-21:40
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R15 959
LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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Thu 19/11
18:40-16:45
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Cape Town Intl
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LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Heathrow
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8:05-10:15
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Cape Town Intl
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18:50-5:30
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R16 502
LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Heathrow
Wed 17/2
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Cape Town Intl
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LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Heathrow
Sat 28/11
21:15-17:20
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Cape Town Intl
Sat 12/12
18:55-4:55
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R16 885
LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Heathrow
Wed 27/1
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Cape Town Intl
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22:10-8:10
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R17 237
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LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Heathrow
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Cape Town Intl
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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Booking 58 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of R16 518). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 767). 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 28 August 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between R14 888 and R21 007 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 102 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 25–Oct 9).
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 28 August 2026.
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).
How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 18% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Cairo (CAI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 404.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 33m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.
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 28 August 2026.
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.
It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Related info for your journey
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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 9 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?
SWISS and British Airways can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in just under 17h 35m. 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 R8 600. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R11 076, and SWISS, from R11 789. Qatar Airways is 53% 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 223), Qatar Airways (R8 651), and Turkish Airlines (R9 180).
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(75%), Finnair(75%) or Iberia(75%), 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 R13 054. On average you can expect to pay R45 999. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R12 093.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of R16 518). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 767). 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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