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$458+ 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CPT
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town

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 January 27, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 4/146:25 pm
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 20m
Kenya Airways
Tue 4/212:30 pm
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops26h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/27$718
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:05 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
SWISS
Wed 3/189:25 am
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop24h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 1/25$729
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/312:05 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop17h 25m
SWISS
Wed 3/189:25 am
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 1/27$747
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:25 pm
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sat 3/142:20 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop27h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/25$749
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/15:25 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop34h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sun 3/152:25 pm
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/25$751
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/135:25 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop17h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sat 3/212:20 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop27h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/25$758
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/235:25 pm
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 4/282:30 pm
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops26h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/26$759
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 5/611:30 am
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1910:25 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$763
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:15 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 3/191:50 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/25$765
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 4/229:00 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/271:50 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/26$767
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 1/265:05 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/97:55 am
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$768
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 3/55:25 pm
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Thu 3/192:25 pm
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/27$769

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$718
(oojo)

One-way from

$458
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,048

Good round-trip deal

$984 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,125 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 27, 2026.
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

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LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 3/4

5:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

7:55 am-8:00 am

1 stop26h 05m

$818

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 4/24

9:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/27

3:25 pm-9:05 am

1 stop18h 40m

$834

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 3/23

6:40 pm-10:50 am

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/28

5:55 pm-7:40 am

1 stop14h 45m

$853

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 4/19

9:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/27

9:00 am-9:05 am

2 stops25h 05m

$886

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 4/19

9:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

1:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

$907

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 4/24

9:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

1:50 pm-7:00 am

1 stop18h 10m

$912

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 4/25

9:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/27

9:00 am-9:05 am

2 stops25h 05m

$913

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 3/4

8:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

9:00 am-6:35 am

2 stops23h 35m

$919

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 4/21

6:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/24

4:35 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$923

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 4/22

4:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/24

4:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

$923

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 January 23, 2026.

Booking 10 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of $687). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $963). 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 January 27, 2026.

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 January 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, and Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,863 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
294 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,704 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Ethiopian Air can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in just under 15h. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 6012 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Kenya Airways ($720), KLM ($750), and SWISS ($765) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Consider Scandinavian Airlines (90%), China Eastern (90%) or Delta (90%) 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 $2,641, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $981. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $707 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of $687). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $963). 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 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$720Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$750Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$765Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$840Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,066Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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