What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 34% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 41m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Cairo (CAI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 301.

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

Lufthansa, SWISS, and Ethiopian Air can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in just under 14h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 50m. 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 208. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from R12 249, and Lufthansa, from R12 399. Virgin Atlantic is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

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).

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).

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 723. On average you can expect to pay R21 981. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R11 860.

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(70%), Finnair(70%) or Iberia(70%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, British Airways or Ethiopian Air.

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.

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.

R8 162+ Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

Q: 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 812 and R20 769 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 305 on Lufthansa (Dec 5-Dec 24).

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

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R11 305
One-way from	R8 162
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R16 636
Good round-trip deal	R19 784 or less
Good one-way deal	R19 190 or less

Lufthansa
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2 total stops
31h 15m total
London to Cape Town

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41h 35m total
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R29 634 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 302 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Fri 5/1213:50LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Wed 24/129:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 17/9R11 305

Mon 1/126:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/129:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 294

Tue 2/1212:05LHR - CPT

1 stop17h 25mSWISS

Wed 10/129:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 17/9R12 399

Fri 28/1120:05LHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Sun 21/129:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R12 416

Mon 8/126:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Fri 12/129:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 17/9R12 520

Mon 8/126:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/129:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 798

Mon 8/126:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/129:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 833

Fri 5/1213:50LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/129:00CPT - LHR

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R13 041

Mon 27/106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mSWISS

Thu 30/1019:50CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R13 058

Mon 27/106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/109:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R13 111

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 17 September 2025.

Tue 10/313:50LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Mon 23/39:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9R13 024

Tue 10/320:25LHR - CPT

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/37:55CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R13 701

Sun 15/312:05LHR - CPT

2 stops17h 35mSWISS

Fri 20/39:25CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R14 031

Wed 5/1120:15LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 23/1115:25CPT - LHR

1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R15 212

Wed 4/318:25LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 18/318:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9R17 678

Tue 28/1012:05LHR - CPT

2 stops17h 35mSWISS

Wed 12/119:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 15/9R15 698

Mon 6/1021:00LHR - CPT

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Tue 21/1015:25CPT - LHR

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R16 549

Sun 1/221:15LHR - CPT

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/318:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R17 087

Fri 27/220:15LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Fri 13/314:35CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R16 601

Wed 19/1112:05LHR - CPT

2 stops17h 35mSWISS

Mon 15/1223:35CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R17 070

Wed 25/222:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/313:30CPT - LHR

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R17 695

Fri 31/1020:15LHR - CPT

1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air

Thu 13/1115:25CPT - LHR

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R18 164

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 17 September 2025.

Wed 4/320:40LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 11/320:35CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 750

Mon 2/318:25LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 11/318:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 767

Tue 3/318:25LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 24/320:50CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/9R15 837

Thu 5/322:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 16/320:35CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/9R15 854

Thu 12/318:25LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 24/318:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 941

Tue 3/318:25LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 17/318:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 993

Tue 3/322:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 19/318:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R16 011

Wed 4/320:40LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Fri 20/318:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9R16 028

Tue 3/318:25LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 18/320:35CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/9R16 080

Fri 6/322:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 19/318:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/9R16 097

Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 22/96:30LHR - CPT

1 stop13h 40mKLM

Tue 30/923:15CPT - LHR

1 stop22h 40mKLM

Deal found 15/9R13 371

Mon 22/96:30LHR - CPT

2 stops26h 15mKLM

Mon 6/1018:25CPT - LHR

2 stops22h 50mKLM

Deal found 15/9R13 718

Mon 22/921:00LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 9/1015:25CPT - LHR

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9R13 875

Tue 23/921:00LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air

Tue 14/1015:25CPT - LHR

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R13 736

Tue 23/96:30LHR - CPT

2 stops26h 15mKLM

Tue 14/1023:15CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 00mKLM

Deal found 15/9R14 604

Wed 24/96:30LHR - CPT

1 stop13h 55mKLM

Tue 14/1023:15CPT - LHR

1 stop19h 20mKLM

Deal found 17/9R13 440

Wed 24/96:30LHR - CPT

1 stop13h 55mKLM

Sun 12/1023:15CPT - LHR

1 stop21h 10mKLM

Deal found 17/9R14 152

Wed 24/921:00LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 12/1015:25CPT - LHR

1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R14 291

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 17 September 2025.

Tue 3/315:15LHR - CPT

3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R8 162

Tue 9/127:05LHR - CPT

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R8 248

Fri 13/320:45LHR - CPT

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R8 266

Tue 2/126:30LHR - CPT

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R8 300

Sun 15/312:10LHR - CPT

2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 318

Thu 15/17:50LHR - CPT

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 422

Sat 29/117:50LHR - CPT

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 474

Mon 1/1215:20LHR - CPT

2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R8 648

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Mon 23/3

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20:25-21:55

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12:05-7:40

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20:15-13:00

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15:25-14:25

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R15 212

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London Heathrow

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12:05-7:40

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Cape Town Intl

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R15 698

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LHR - CPT

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London Heathrow

Mon 6/10

21:00-14:35

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Cape Town Intl

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R16 549

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LHR - CPT

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London Heathrow

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20:15-13:00

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Cape Town Intl

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14:35-6:35

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R16 601

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12:05-7:40

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R17 070

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LHR - CPT

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London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

21:15-16:10

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

18:55-4:55

Nonstop12h 00m

R17 087

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

18:25-8:05

Nonstop11h 40m

Cape Town Intl

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18:55-4:55

Nonstop12h 00m

R17 678

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.

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

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, 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?

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?

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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 737 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

281 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 367 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Lufthansa, SWISS, and Ethiopian Air can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in just under 14h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 50m. 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 208. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from R12 249, and Lufthansa, from R12 399. Virgin Atlantic is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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(70%), Finnair(70%) or Iberia(70%), 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 723. On average you can expect to pay R21 981. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R11 860.
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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Fly from Heathrow to Cape Town on these airlines

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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR11 208	AverageR16 678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air France	CheapestR12 249	AverageR17 272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR12 399	AverageR19 572	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR12 796	AverageR22 219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR12 955	AverageR15 920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR13 015	AverageR15 760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR13 038	AverageR17 406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 680	AverageR14 951	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 637	AverageR17 346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 023	AverageR23 057	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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

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