Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from R7 439
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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 10 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 7 January 2026.
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 7 January 2026.
Sat 9/521:00LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 16/513:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R11 821
Thu 30/416:45LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/516:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/1R11 838
Thu 5/312:05LHR - CPT
1 stop17h 25mSWISS
Wed 11/39:25CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Deal found 6/1R11 854
Mon 19/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/214:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R11 903
Sun 3/521:00LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 7/515:25CPT - LHR
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R11 952
Sun 3/516:45LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/516:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/1R11 985
Fri 1/516:45LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 7/516:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/1R12 001
Sat 17/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/213:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R12 018
Sat 17/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/215:25CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R12 034
Wed 18/320:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/413:50CPT - LHR
1 stop20h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R12 050
Sat 28/211:30LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mAir France
Wed 18/37:55CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 30mAir France
Deal found 6/1R12 067
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 7 January 2026.
Wed 4/320:25LHR - CPT
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/37:55CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R12 443
Thu 26/215:15LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/317:15CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1R12 900
Fri 1/520:05LHR - CPT
1 stop33h 10mSWISS
Tue 12/522:50CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 10mSWISS
Deal found 6/1R13 162
Wed 21/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 15/215:25CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R14 225
Mon 2/320:05LHR - CPT
1 stop33h 25mSWISS
Sun 8/315:15CPT - LHR
2 stops18h 50mSWISS
Deal found 6/1R13 914
Sun 18/114:05LHR - CPT
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/27:55CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R14 192
Sat 2/521:00LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/515:25CPT - LHR
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R14 928
Wed 4/218:40LHR - CPT
2 stops17h 55mSWISS
Wed 11/29:25CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Deal found 6/1R14 307
Mon 23/320:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/413:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R15 075
Wed 29/419:15LHR - CPT
2 stops35h 10mSWISS
Tue 12/522:50CPT - LHR
2 stops18h 45mSWISS
Deal found 6/1R15 337
Fri 22/520:05LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Sat 30/522:50CPT - LHR
2 stops20h 40mSWISS
Deal found 5/1R15 402
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 7 January 2026.
Wed 4/322:20LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 19/320:45CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1R14 094
Mon 19/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 3/220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R14 863
Sat 24/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 8/220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R15 190
Wed 29/422:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 12/518:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/1R15 206
Wed 21/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 28/120:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/1R15 222
Thu 5/222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 10/220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R15 320
Sat 17/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 28/120:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R15 418
Tue 3/322:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 10/320:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R15 435
Sun 25/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 8/220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/1R15 451
Wed 18/222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 4/320:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/1R15 468
Tue 20/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 3/320:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/1R15 484
Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town. Data last updated 7 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 12/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 19/114:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R12 312
Wed 14/120:15LHR - CPT
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Deal found 7/1R12 966
Wed 14/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/114:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R13 211
Wed 14/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/115:25CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R13 718
Fri 16/16:20LHR - CPT
1 stop21h 30mAir France
Wed 28/17:55CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 30mAir France
Deal found 5/1R13 456
Sat 17/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/213:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R12 018
Sat 17/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/215:25CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R12 034
Sat 17/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/114:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R12 721
Sat 17/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/214:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R13 587
Sat 17/111:05LHR - CPT
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/110:05CPT - LHR
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R13 816
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 7 January 2026.
Sun 15/36:40LHR - CPT
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R7 439
Wed 15/414:20LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R7 587
Fri 15/513:25LHR - CPT
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R7 603
Thu 14/514:20LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R7 685
Mon 23/310:35LHR - CPT
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R7 717
Mon 4/512:00LHR - CPT
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R7 848
Wed 6/57:40LHR - CPT
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R7 881
Wed 13/57:40LHR - CPT
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R7 930
Mon 11/513:25LHR - CPT
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R8 012
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Wed 4/3
20:25-6:10
1 stop31h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 20/3
7:55-21:25
1 stop15h 30m
R12 443
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Thu 26/2
15:15-11:50
1 stop18h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/3
17:15-16:10
1 stop24h 55m
R12 900
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Fri 1/5
20:05-6:15
1 stop33h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/5
22:50-13:00
1 stop15h 10m
R13 162
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Mon 2/3
20:05-7:30
1 stop33h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 8/3
15:15-8:05
2 stops18h 50m
R13 914
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Sun 18/1
14:05-21:55
1 stop29h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/2
7:55-21:25
1 stop15h 30m
R14 192
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Wed 21/1
20:15-14:35
1 stop16h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 15/2
15:25-14:25
1 stop25h 00m
R14 225
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Wed 4/2
18:40-14:35
2 stops17h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/2
9:25-8:05
1 stop24h 40m
R14 307
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Sat 2/5
21:00-13:00
1 stop15h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/5
15:25-17:00
1 stop26h 35m
R14 928
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Mon 23/3
20:15-13:00
1 stop14h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 3/4
13:50-7:00
1 stop18h 10m
R15 075
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Wed 29/4
19:15-7:25
2 stops35h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/5
22:50-16:35
2 stops18h 45m
R15 337
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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Cape Town
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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 2 January 2026.
Booking 10 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of R11 265). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 860). 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 7 January 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.
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 7 January 2026.
The most flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).
How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing at night 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 Friday 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 8% 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.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% 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 R10 641.
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 37m.
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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 45m.
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 7 January 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.
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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 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?
Turkish Airlines and SWISS can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in just under 18h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 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 533. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from R11 675, and SWISS, from R12 066. Air France is 34% 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 (R8 393), Lufthansa (R8 416), and Turkish Airlines (R8 555).
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(95%), China Eastern(95%) or Delta(95%), 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 R19 113. On average you can expect to pay R23 656. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R10 448.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of R11 265). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 860). 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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