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$469+ Cheap flights from Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$749
(KLM)

One-way from

$469
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$965

Good round-trip deal

$1,017 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,119 or less
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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 March 25, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/28:55 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Mon 6/2311:00 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop33h 40mKLM
Deal found 3/24$749
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/89:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/153:25 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/24$751
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:00 amLHR - CPT
1 stop24h 10mSWISS
Sun 5/188:40 amCPT - LHR
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Deal found 3/25$752
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:25 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop17h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 5/162:35 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops26h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/24$754
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/101:45 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/188:40 amCPT - LHR
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$766
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/217:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Sun 7/136:05 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop22h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/24$823
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/294:40 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 7/244:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/24$830
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/229:55 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 5/71:00 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/23$931
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/203:35 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 5/121:00 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/24$997
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:45 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 12/210:15 amCPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/24$1,075

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 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

Fly to

Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 6/2

8:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/23

11:00 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 40m

$749

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 4/8

9:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/15

3:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop16h 35m

$751

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-7:10 am

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

8:40 am-7:55 am

1 stop24h 15m

$752

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 5/9

6:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

2:35 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$754

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 5/10

1:45 pm-9:30 am

2 stops18h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

8:40 am-7:55 am

1 stop24h 15m

$766

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 6/21

7:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/13

6:05 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$823

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 5/29

4:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/24

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$830

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 4/22

9:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/7

1:00 pm-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

$931

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 4/20

3:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/12

1:00 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$997

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 5/8

4:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop17h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/15

6:25 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,104

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Compare providers for flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on London Heathrow Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on London Heathrow Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Heathrow Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Heathrow Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for London Heathrow Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town trip
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LHR

Heathrow's strict security means long lines. Ensure all liquids are in one small bag to avoid delays.

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CPT

For a smooth arrival at CPT, complete the South African Traveller Declaration online before departure to avoid paperwork delays.

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from Heathrow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 35 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 March 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 March 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Cape Town, such as Emirates, KLM and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 6 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, KLM ($749), Ethiopian Air ($751), and SWISS ($752) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that KLM is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $548. Users have also found prices from $565 and $645 on Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Consider China Eastern (86%), Virgin Atlantic (86%) or Finnair (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    While on average a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is generally $2,772, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $913. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $779 for that flight.

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 6 airlines flying from Heathrow to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$413Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$645Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$722Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$785Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$840Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,113Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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