For a smooth departure from Heathrow, ensure all liquids are in one small bag to avoid delays at security.

Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $702 (SWISS) |
One-way from | $462 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $1,509 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,302 or less |
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LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Thu 5/7
6:00 am-8:55 pm
1 stop13h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/28
6:05 pm-7:40 am
1 stop14h 35m
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Thu 1/1
8:05 pm-7:30 am
1 stop33h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 1/28
9:25 am-8:05 am
1 stop24h 40m
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Mon 5/11
6:30 am-11:50 am
1 stop28h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/15
4:40 pm-3:20 pm
1 stop23h 40m
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Tue 1/6
5:50 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop26h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/26
7:55 am-9:25 pm
1 stop15h 30m
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Sat 1/10
5:50 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop26h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/19
7:55 am-1:45 pm
1 stop31h 50m
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Thu 2/5
1:55 pm-5:20 pm
2 stops25h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/14
1:50 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops24h 15m
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Mon 5/11
8:05 pm-8:55 pm
1 stop23h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 5/18
12:20 pm-7:55 am
2 stops20h 35m
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Thu 1/1
8:05 pm-7:30 am
1 stop33h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 1/29
8:10 pm-8:05 am
1 stop13h 55m
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Sat 1/10
8:05 pm-10:50 am
1 stop36h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/26
8:10 pm-1:40 pm
2 stops19h 30m
LondonCape Town
LHR - CPT
LHRCPT
London Heathrow
Fri 1/9
10:00 am-6:10 am
1 stop18h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/19
7:55 am-1:45 pm
1 stop31h 50m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
Booking 11 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.
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of $692). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $970). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
About 12% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $770.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 55m.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.
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YYC - AMS
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$720 | Average$760 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$750 | Average$1,050 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$829 | Average$1,127 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$834 | Average$1,171 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$1,070 | Average$1,302 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |