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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from R9 314

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 6/12. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
LHR — CPT
Dec 12 — Dec 191
1 adult
Tue 12/12
Tue 19/12

How to find the cheapest flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 8 December 2023.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

R36 870

One-way from

R10 563
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop
From London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl

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

To save up to 3% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 14 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from R17 813 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R19 479 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport average R18 899. You can even find prices in May for less than R18 899, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as R10 563. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 33%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (LHR - CPT)?

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.

Cheap KLM flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Heathrow and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2023.
Consider these cheap KLM flights we've found departing from London to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

Cheap SWISS flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SWISS for the route between Heathrow and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2023.
Browse through some of the cheapest SWISS flights travelling from London to Cape Town. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.

Cheap Heathrow to Cape Town flights in December & January 2023

Find cheap flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town specifically for the months of December and January 2023. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Prices were last updated on 8 December 2023.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from London to Cape Town in 2023. Check back soon for alternative fares.

Heathrow to Cape Town 2023 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Heathrow and Cape Town in 2023. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2023.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from London to Cape Town in 2023. Check back soon for alternative fares.

Direct flights to Cape Town from Heathrow

Discover direct flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2023.
For a shorter flight, select one of these non-stop flights from London to Cape Town. Select from other flights from London to Cape Town by using the search form above.

Heathrow to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2023.
Check out these flights departing soon from London to Cape Town. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.

One-way flights to Cape Town from Heathrow

Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2023.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from London to Cape Town. Users needing a return flight from London to Cape Town should utilize the search form above.

Find flights from Heathrow to Cape Town within your budget

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 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2023.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

R12 740 - R15 882

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 14/5

1 stop36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/6

1 stop14h 55m

R12 740

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 31/5

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/6

1 stop19h 55m

R12 797

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 31/5

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/6

1 stop16h 55m

R12 891

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 28/4

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/5

1 stop14h 05m

R13 327

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 19/3

1 stop14h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/4

1 stop15h 35m

R13 895

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 7/1

1 stop15h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/1

2 stops23h 45m

R14 330

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 19/3

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/3

1 stop24h 00m

R14 860

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 22/1

2 stops16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/1

2 stops16h 35m

R15 674

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 18/1

2 stops28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/2

2 stops27h 50m

R15 882

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 6/12

Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Heathrow to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Heathrow to Cape Town is currently 9608.06 ZAR while a return flight costs 14044.00 ZAR. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of R103). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R147). 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.

January

R2 404

February

R2 593

March

R2 612

April

R2 574

May

R2 026

June

R1 950

July

R2 215

August

R2 253

September

R2 347

October

R2 215

November

R2 177

December

R2 783

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 8 December 2023.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, SWISS and Lufthansa from London to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7,9
Good
1 316 reviews

Boarding

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s comfort trip and the food choice is diverse

7,9
Good
1 316 reviews
7,9
Good
1 316 reviews

Boarding

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s comfort trip and the food choice is diverse

7,6
Good
276 reviews
7,9
Good
1 316 reviews

Boarding

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s comfort trip and the food choice is diverse

7,5
Good
125 reviews
7,9
Good
1 316 reviews

Boarding

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s comfort trip and the food choice is diverse

7,4
Good
198 reviews
7,9
Good
1 316 reviews

Boarding

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s comfort trip and the food choice is diverse

7,4
Good
457 reviews
7,9
Good
1 316 reviews

Boarding

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s comfort trip and the food choice is diverse

Average temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. January sees the highest average temperature while July sees the lowest average temperature. Temperature data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

Average rainfall in Cape Town by month

Keep in mind the precipitation totals in Cape Town by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. Cape Town sees an average of 48.33 precipitation per year with the most occurring in July. Precipitation data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

CPT

Rainfall

20 - 100 mm

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 7 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 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 flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under R12 800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under R12 800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just R12 740, but on average you can expect to pay R13 914.

Are there direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under R19 400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town under R19 400. A good price for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is less than R19 668.

Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under R14 800?

There are currently 20+ open flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than R14 800.

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 R12 797. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from R13 327, and KLM, from R13 895. Lufthansa 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 cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town are Qatar Airways (R9 314), SWISS (R10 563), and Ethiopian Air (R10 695).

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

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 Finnair(75%), Virgin Atlantic(74%) or American Airlines(71%), 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 R18 091. On average you can expect to pay R19 231. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R11 604.

What does LHR to CPT mean?

London Heathrow Airport is LHR and Cape Town Intl Airport is CPT. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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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 8 December 2023.

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 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2023.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 215AverageR14 402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 844Average