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

According to our current data, SWISS ($702), Kenya Airways ($719), and KLM ($728) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that SWISS 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 $546. Users have also found prices from $590 and $665 on Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, 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 Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings 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 $2,170, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $749. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $749 for that flight.

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

Consider China Eastern (88%), Virgin Atlantic (88%) or Iberia (78%) 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?

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 7%.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 15% by booking at least 24 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 $862.

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 $654. 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 9 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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 Friday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$702 (SWISS)
One-way from	$451 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,000
Good round-trip deal	$962 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,046 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 February 20, 2025.

Sun 3/231:45 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop19h 20mSWISS

Tue 5/137:00 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop23h 50mSWISS

Deal found 2/20

$702

Sat 3/151:45 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/146:30 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$706

Wed 3/125:25 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop26h 15mKenya Airways

Sat 3/222:15 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop27h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 2/20

$719

Mon 3/316:30 amLHR - CPT

1 stop13h 40mKLM

Tue 6/36:25 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops20h 25mKLM

Deal found 2/20

$728

Sat 3/88:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air

Mon 3/172:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/19

$759

Thu 5/151:30 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop19h 00mLufthansa

Fri 7/186:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop22h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 2/20

$774

Wed 4/2310:25 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop36h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 5/154:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$813

Sat 3/225:55 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 3/299:55 amCPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 2/20

$901

Wed 9/31:45 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 9/101:00 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/19

$911

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 February 20, 2025.

Sun 3/231:45 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop19h 20mSWISS

Tue 5/137:00 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop23h 50mSWISS

Deal found 2/20

$702

Sat 3/151:45 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/146:30 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$706

Wed 3/125:25 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Sat 3/222:15 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop27h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 2/20

$719

Mon 3/316:30 amLHR - CPT

1 stop13h 40mKLM

Tue 6/36:25 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops20h 25mKLM

Deal found 2/20

$728

Thu 5/156:30 amLHR - CPT

1 stop26h 00mLufthansa

Fri 7/186:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop24h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 2/20

$774

Mon 3/38:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 3/172:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/20

$780

Sun 3/301:20 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop21h 30mTurkish Airlines

Thu 6/54:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$846

Sat 3/225:55 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 3/299:55 amCPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 2/20

$901

Sun 4/201:45 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 5/121:00 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/20

$942

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Mon 2/246:20 amLHR - CPT

1 stop22h 10mAir France

Fri 4/411:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop33h 25mAir France

Deal found 2/19

$977

Mon 2/2410:25 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 3/208:50 pmCPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 2/20

$1,206

Tue 2/258:05 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops60h 35mOman Air

Mon 3/312:35 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops55h 50mOman Air

Deal found 2/20

$1,313

Thu 2/2710:00 amLHR - CPT

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/88:30 amCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$737

Thu 2/279:10 amLHR - CPT

1 stop29h 35mEmirates

Sun 3/91:40 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop24h 00mEmirates

Deal found 2/19

$1,101

Sun 3/28:35 amLHR - CPT

1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways

Fri 3/712:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/20

$950

Mon 3/311:45 amLHR - CPT

3 stops23h 50mKenya Airways

Tue 3/1811:00 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop18h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 2/19

$774

Mon 3/38:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 3/172:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/20

$780

Mon 3/36:20 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 3/1810:00 amCPT - LHR

Nonstop11h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 2/19

$965

Tue 3/46:30 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop14h 25mLufthansa

Tue 3/189:30 amCPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 2/20

$946

Tue 3/48:25 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop23h 05mKLM

Fri 3/218:05 amCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 45mKLM

Deal found 2/19

$973

Thu 3/68:55 amLHR - CPT

2 stops20h 45mSWISS

Sun 3/239:00 amCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 2/19

$817

One-way flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Thu 5/157:35 amLHR - CPT

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$451

Mon 3/175:25 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 2/20

$546

Sun 3/98:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/20

$590

Thu 5/156:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop16h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$665

Fri 4/257:00 amLHR - CPT

2 stops47h 10mSWISS

Deal found 2/20

$764

Fri 7/45:10 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop27h 15mKLM

Deal found 2/20

$814

Sat 3/15:55 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 2/20

$997

Wed 5/1410:25 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 2/20

$1,046

Fri 2/289:30 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops33h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/20

$1,070

Sat 4/57:45 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop24h 45mAir France

Deal found 2/19

$1,102

Fri 2/289:25 pmLHR - CPT

3 stops34h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$1,935

Mon 7/146:30 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop14h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 2/20

$2,576

Find flights from Heathrow to Cape Town within your budget

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 3/23

1:45 pm-11:05 am

1 stop19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/13

7:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$702

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 3/15

1:45 pm-7:20 am

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/14

6:30 pm-7:45 am

1 stop15h 15m

$706

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

5:25 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/22

2:15 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$719

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 3/31

6:30 am-9:10 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

6:25 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$728

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 5/15

6:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/18

6:05 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$774

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

8:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

2:35 pm-6:35 am

1 stop18h 00m

$780

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 3/30

1:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/5

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$846

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 3/22

5:55 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop11h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/29

9:55 am-7:55 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$901

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 4/20

4:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/11

1:00 pm-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

$942

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 5/15

7:35 am-9:30 am

2 stops24h 55m

$451

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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 February.

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

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 28% 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 Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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, SWISS and Virgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,568 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

654 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,613 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air France

7.4

Good

1,449 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

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 9 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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, SWISS ($702), Kenya Airways ($719), and KLM ($728) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that SWISS 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 $546. Users have also found prices from $590 and $665 on Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Consider China Eastern (88%), Virgin Atlantic (88%) or Iberia (78%) 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 $2,170, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $749. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $749 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest$515	Average$868	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$645	Average$1,118	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Kenya Airways	Cheapest$727	Average$760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
KLM	Cheapest$785	Average$1,253	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
British Airways	Cheapest$1,126	Average$1,519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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$451+ Cheap flights from Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

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