Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from R8 072
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
Nov 20 — Nov 271
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 February, booked 85 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 21 October 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 21 October 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 21 October 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 21 October 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 21 October 2026.
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Find 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 October 2026.
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 21 October 2026.
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LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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Tue 17/11
14:55-17:25
1 stop24h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
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London Heathrow
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Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
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R10 172
LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Heathrow
Thu 3/12
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Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
0:00-23:00
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R10 188
LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
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Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
0:00-23:00
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R10 598
LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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8:05-10:30
1 stop24h 25m
Cape Town Intl
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R11 829
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LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
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22:30-12:05
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Cape Town Intl
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0:00-23:00
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LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Heathrow
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Cape Town Intl
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R14 847
LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Heathrow
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Cape Town Intl
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R14 962
LondonCape Town
LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Heathrow
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22:30-12:05
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Cape Town Intl
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0:00-23:00
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LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Heathrow
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22:30-12:05
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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 84 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 914). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R26 052). 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 October 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 R15 282 and R20 991 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 878 on Turkish Airlines (Mar 2–Mar 15).
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 114 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?
Tuesday 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.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% 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 738.
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 31m.
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 Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 49m.
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 October 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air 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.
Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
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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 7 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 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 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 832. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R11 375, and Air France, from R12 216. 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 Qatar Airways (R8 885), Ethiopian Air (R8 899), and Turkish Airlines (R9 427).
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(87%), Finnair(87%) or Iberia(87%), 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 974. On average you can expect to pay R22 155. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R10 680.
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 914). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R26 052). 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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