Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from R7 621

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
Jan 29 — Feb 51
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 26 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 30 December 2025.

Tue 30/1217:50LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Tue 3/28:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 50mKLM
Deal found 29/12R15 225
Tue 30/1220:25LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/17:55CPT - LHR
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R15 358
Tue 30/1217:05LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/17:55CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R16 109
Wed 31/1217:50LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/17:55CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R16 425
Tue 30/1214:45LHR - CPT
2 stops29h 10mAir France
Fri 16/17:55CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 30mAir France
Deal found 29/12R16 626
Wed 31/1217:25LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 4/314:25CPT - LHR
2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/12R16 792

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 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 090

One-way from

R7 621

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R25 314

Good round-trip deal

R26 147 or less

Good one-way deal

R18 267 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 3/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 50m total
  • London to Cape Town
30/4
  • 30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 45m total
  • London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 999 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 122 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 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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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Heathrow

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Cape Town

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Price

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 19/3

22:35-11:50

1 stop35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

16:35-15:10

1 stop23h 35m

R14 058

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

16:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

17:15-14:45

1 stop23h 30m

R14 925

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 23/1

20:15-14:35

1 stop16h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

13:50-14:25

1 stop26h 35m

R14 991

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 18/1

18:40-14:35

2 stops17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

15:55-8:05

2 stops18h 10m

R15 375

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

22:35-14:35

2 stops38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

17:15-14:55

1 stop23h 40m

R15 942

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

15:25-7:00

1 stop16h 35m

R16 075

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

18:40-14:35

2 stops17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

15:55-8:05

2 stops18h 10m

R16 275

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 18/1

18:40-14:35

2 stops17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

15:55-8:05

2 stops18h 10m

R16 275

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 19/1

22:30-12:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

20:50-6:50

Nonstop12h 00m

R16 409

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

13:55-14:35

2 stops22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

15:25-12:05

2 stops46h 40m

R17 126

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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 26 December 2025.

Booking 26 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 540). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 175). 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 30 December 2025.

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?

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 30 December 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.

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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?

    Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and SWISS can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in just under 16h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 55m. 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 762. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from R11 907, and SWISS, from R12 306. 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 560), Lufthansa (R8 584), and Turkish Airlines (R8 725).

  • 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(97%), China Eastern(97%) or Delta(97%), 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 663. On average you can expect to pay R23 244. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R11 456.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of R11 540). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 175). 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
Air FranceCheapestR11 762AverageR13 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 907AverageR17 688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR12 306AverageR16 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 440AverageR14 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR12 498AverageR15 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 520AverageR17 342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 911AverageR18 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 137AverageR14 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 017AverageR16 657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 307AverageR22 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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