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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from R8 376

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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 September, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 12 May 2026.

Wed 1/721:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/713:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/5R11 529
Sun 17/518:30
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 1/816:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop20h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5R12 810
Sun 17/516:45
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 2/816:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5R12 876
Sat 13/66:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Tue 16/622:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 11/5R13 549
Mon 8/620:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
SWISS
Tue 16/622:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 8/5R13 615
Sun 25/1020:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 6/1115:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/5R13 713
Fri 12/620:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
SWISS
Tue 16/622:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 9/5R13 894
Wed 9/920:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
SWISS
Wed 4/119:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop24h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 7/5R14 025
Sun 17/518:30
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 31/716:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop20h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5R14 091
Thu 11/618:30
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/622:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5R14 403
Tue 9/66:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Tue 16/622:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 9/5R14 469

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 12 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 529

One-way from

R8 376

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R15 766

Good round-trip deal

R29 921 or less

Good one-way deal

R18 755 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/7-4/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 00m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R29 337 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 784 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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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 12 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

6:30-21:25

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

23:15-18:35

2 stops20h 20m

R17 573

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 19/9

21:55-17:30

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

13:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

R17 983

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 29/6

6:30-21:25

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

23:15-7:40

1 stop33h 25m

R18 804

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 6/6

9:30-13:10

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/6

13:15-8:00

1 stop19h 45m

R18 969

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 31/10

21:15-9:45

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

20:35-6:45

Nonstop12h 10m

R20 824
Fastest return journey

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 7/10

20:50-13:25

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

19:35-5:25

Nonstop11h 50m

R21 301

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 23/6

14:25-13:25

3 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

14:15-13:40

3 stops24h 25m

R22 056

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

15:05-13:10

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

13:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

R22 220

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 2/10

15:35-17:30

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

18:55-4:55

Nonstop12h 00m

R22 319

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 24/6

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/7

9:00-9:05

2 stops25h 05m

R22 532

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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?

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 R15 602). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 554). 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 12 May 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?

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 12 May 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 943 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
999 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 975 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 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?

    Qatar Airways, KLM, and British Airways can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in just under 13h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 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 R7 438. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R8 841, and Ethiopian Air, from R11 872. Kenya Airways is 59% 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 Kenya Airways (R7 279), SWISS (R7 390), and Qatar Airways (R8 430).

  • 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(96%), China Eastern(96%) or Delta(96%), 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 R17 361. On average you can expect to pay R25 385. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R11 529.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of R15 602). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 554). 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

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Heathrow to Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 May 2026.
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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 438AverageR14 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 841AverageR16 405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 872AverageR16 972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR12 120AverageR16 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 146AverageR20 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 350AverageR13 867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 739AverageR14 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 849AverageR16 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 739AverageR26 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 408AverageR22 334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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