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

According to our current data, KLM ($705), Lufthansa ($718), and Kenya Airways ($723) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that KLM is 35% 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 $519. Users have also found prices from $572 and $623 on Ethiopian Air and KLM, respectively.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 $2,223, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $744. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $711 for that flight.

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

Consider China Eastern (83%), Virgin Atlantic (83%) or Iberia (68%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town.

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

When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, KLM or Kenya Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 17%.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 12% by booking at least 25 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $864.

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

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $1,009 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $640. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

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 10 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.

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.

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The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from	$705 (KLM)
One-way from	$443 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
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Average price	$977
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Good one-way deal	$1,074 or less

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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 enero 21, 2025.

lun. 5/126:30 amLHR - CPT

1 stop13h 40mKLM

dom. 5/2511:15 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop15h 35mKLM

Deal found 1/21

$705

dom. 5/112:45 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

lun. 5/2611:00 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$714

sáb. 5/106:30 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop14h 00mLufthansa

dom. 5/256:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop23h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 1/21

$718

lun. 2/245:25 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops45h 15mKenya Airways

jue. 3/206:00 amCPT - LHR

2 stops35h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 1/21

$723

dom. 5/1111:30 amLHR - CPT

2 stops26h 05mAir France

lun. 5/2611:00 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops20h 35mAir France

Deal found 1/21

$743

mar. 1/2812:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop31h 50mSWISS

dom. 5/188:40 amCPT - LHR

1 stop24h 15mSWISS

Deal found 1/21

$772

mar. 7/16:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop16h 35mTurkish Airlines

dom. 7/204:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$785

lun. 2/248:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air

mié. 3/128:55 amCPT - LHR

2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/21

$796

dom. 2/231:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

mar. 3/412:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/20

$879

Best flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

lun. 5/126:30 amLHR - CPT

1 stop13h 40mKLM

dom. 5/2511:15 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop15h 35mKLM

Deal found 1/21

$705

dom. 5/112:45 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

lun. 5/2611:00 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$714

sáb. 5/106:30 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop14h 00mLufthansa

dom. 5/256:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop23h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 1/21

$718

lun. 2/245:25 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops45h 15mKenya Airways

vie. 4/46:00 amCPT - LHR

2 stops35h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 1/21

$723

dom. 5/1111:30 amLHR - CPT

2 stops26h 05mAir France

lun. 5/2611:00 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops20h 35mAir France

Deal found 1/21

$743

mar. 7/16:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop16h 35mTurkish Airlines

dom. 7/204:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$785

lun. 2/248:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air

mié. 3/128:55 amCPT - LHR

2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/21

$796

mar. 2/257:00 amLHR - CPT

2 stops36h 55mSWISS

dom. 3/309:30 amCPT - LHR

2 stops37h 00mSWISS

Deal found 1/21

$817

dom. 2/231:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

mar. 3/412:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/20

$879

Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
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vie. 1/242:45 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop13h 45mAir France

sáb. 2/18:30 amCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 55mAir France

Deal found 1/21

$942

dom. 1/268:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air

jue. 1/303:20 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop17h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/21

$872

dom. 1/266:55 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways

mar. 2/412:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/21

$887

dom. 1/267:00 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop19h 45mEmirates

mar. 2/251:40 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop28h 30mEmirates

Deal found 1/21

$1,035

mar. 1/286:30 amLHR - CPT

2 stops24h 00mKLM

mar. 2/46:10 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops23h 55mKLM

Deal found 1/21

$711

mar. 1/288:25 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

mar. 2/48:30 amCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$717

mar. 1/2812:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop31h 50mSWISS

dom. 5/188:40 amCPT - LHR

1 stop24h 15mSWISS

Deal found 1/21

$772

mar. 1/2810:25 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways

mar. 2/410:00 pmCPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 1/21

$977

mar. 1/286:30 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop14h 25mLufthansa

vie. 5/166:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 1/21

$1,088

mié. 1/2910:00 amLHR - CPT

2 stops33h 40mKenya Airways

jue. 5/152:30 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 1/21

$804

mié. 1/296:20 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

mié. 2/1910:00 amCPT - LHR

Nonstop11h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 1/21

$943

vie. 1/312:45 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop13h 45mAir France

sáb. 5/1711:15 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops20h 20mAir France

Deal found 1/21

$1,285

One-way flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
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vie. 3/146:25 amLHR - CPT

3 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$443

dom. 2/2311:45 amLHR - CPT

3 stops23h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 1/21

$519

dom. 2/238:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/21

$572

vie. 3/288:25 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop23h 05mKLM

Deal found 1/21

$623

mar. 2/410:35 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop35h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$649

vie. 3/146:20 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 1/21

$739

mar. 1/286:55 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/21

$818

sáb. 2/110:00 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop35h 40mEmirates

Deal found 1/21

$867

mar. 1/2810:25 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 1/21

$1,046

mar. 2/256:40 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops20h 00mSWISS

Deal found 1/21

$1,587

sáb. 3/18:45 amLHR - CPT

2 stops25h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 1/21

$1,591

Find flights from Heathrow to Cape Town within your budget

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Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

lun. 5/12

6:30 am-9:10 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 5/25

11:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$705

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

dom. 5/11

2:45 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 5/25

11:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$714

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

sáb. 5/10

6:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 5/25

6:05 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$718

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

lun. 2/24

5:25 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops45h 15m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 3/20

6:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$723

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

dom. 5/11

11:30 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 5/26

11:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$743

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

mar. 7/1

6:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 35m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 7/20

4:35 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 10m

$785

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

lun. 2/24

8:15 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 3/12

8:55 am-6:35 am

2 stops23h 40m

$796

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

mar. 2/25

7:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 3/30

9:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$817

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

dom. 2/23

1:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/4

12:35 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$879

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

vie. 3/14

6:25 am-10:55 am

3 stops50h 30m

$443

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Compare providers for flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

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 January.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
oojo	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Flightnetwork	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*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.

Estimated round-trip price

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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?

Booking 21 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?

It’s optimal to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

The most flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Cape Town, such as KLM, Lufthansa and Air France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,360 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,360 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,360 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,341 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,360 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,752 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,360 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,600 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,360 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

665 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,360 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

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 10 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 ($705), Lufthansa ($718), and Kenya Airways ($723) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that KLM is 35% 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 $519. Users have also found prices from $572 and $623 on Ethiopian Air and KLM, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Consider China Eastern (83%), Virgin Atlantic (83%) or Iberia (68%) 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 $2,223, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $744. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $711 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest$515	Average$868	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$645	Average$1,155	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Kenya Airways	Cheapest$734	Average$804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
KLM	Cheapest$785	Average$1,296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
SWISS	Cheapest$840	Average$1,063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
British Airways	Cheapest$1,113	Average$1,498	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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$443+ Cheap flights from Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

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The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 enero 21, 2025.

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Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

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Temperature in Cape Town by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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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 enero 21, 2025.