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$471+ 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 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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$771
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One-way from

$471
(Kiwi.com)
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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 November 20, 2024.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/39:00 amLHR - CPT
2 stops34h 55mSWISS
Sun 12/229:00 amCPT - LHR
2 stops35h 40mSWISS
Deal found 11/19$774
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 11/306:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/2911:55 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$776
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 11/285:50 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop25h 40mKLM
Mon 1/278:05 amCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 45mKLM
Deal found 11/20$788
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 11/292:45 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop13h 45mAir France
Thu 12/511:20 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops21h 00mAir France
Deal found 11/20$792
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/210:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop22h 25mLufthansa
Tue 12/179:30 amCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/20$801
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2711:45 amLHR - CPT
2 stops31h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 12/256:00 amCPT - LHR
2 stops35h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/19$819
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 11/258:15 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/31:50 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/20$874
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/36:55 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 12/1012:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/20$879
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/256:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop16h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/265:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,022

Find flights from Heathrow to Cape Town within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 1/21

5:25 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/28

11:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$771

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 1/25

5:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

8:05 am-8:50 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$773

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 12/3

9:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/22

9:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$774

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 3/2

8:15 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

1:50 pm-6:35 am

1 stop18h 45m

$783

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 1/20

2:45 pm-6:30 am

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/5

8:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop26h 55m

$786

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 12/2

10:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/17

9:30 am-10:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$801

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 12/3

8:10 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/10

12:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$885

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 2/28

2:45 pm-6:30 am

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/14

8:30 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$892

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 2/27

6:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/6

5:15 pm-9:55 am

1 stop18h 40m

$897

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 3/28

6:30 am-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$471

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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.

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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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Heathrow to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 15, 2024.

Booking 59 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 $1,286). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 November 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 November 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Cape Town, such as Kenya Airways, KLM and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
663 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

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 8 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, Kenya Airways ($771), KLM ($773), and SWISS ($774) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 28% 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 Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $534. Users have also found prices from $594 and $669 on Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

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

    Consider China Eastern (80%), Virgin Atlantic (80%) or Iberia (76%) 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 $2,070, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $645. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $685 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 $1,286). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$515Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$645Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$745Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
SWISSCheapest$840Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$888Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,098Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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