Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 55m.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?

Over the last year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

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.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $770.

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

SWISS and Turkish Airlines can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in just under 28h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6012 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 Virgin Atlantic ($829) 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.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

The most flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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.

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).

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 $4,173, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,069. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $743 for that flight.

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

Consider WestJet (100%), Scandinavian Airlines (98%) or China Eastern (98%) 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, Virgin Atlantic or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on London Heathrow Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on London Heathrow Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 12 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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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,170 and $1,868 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $702 on SWISS (Jan 27-Feb 11).

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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 December 12, 2025.

Tue 12/308:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air

Tue 2/33:25 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/10

$772

Wed 12/315:25 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Wed 1/282:25 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/10

$954

Wed 12/315:25 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Thu 1/292:25 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/10

$978

Thu 12/258:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air

Sun 1/41:50 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/11

$984

Wed 12/315:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/287:55 amCPT - LHR

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,039

Sun 12/143:30 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/49:25 amCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,040

Tue 12/305:25 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Wed 1/2811:25 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop18h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,057

Tue 12/305:25 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Thu 1/292:25 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,058

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 December 12, 2025.

Thu 5/76:00 amLHR - CPT

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/286:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$785

Thu 1/18:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Wed 1/289:25 amCPT - LHR

1 stop24h 40mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$946

Mon 5/116:30 amLHR - CPT

1 stop28h 20mTurkish Airlines

Fri 5/154:40 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$994

Wed 2/256:25 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 3/32:00 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,152

Tue 1/65:50 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/267:55 amCPT - LHR

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,009

Mon 5/118:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop23h 50mSWISS

Mon 5/1812:20 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops20h 35mSWISS

Deal found 12/11

$1,100

Sat 1/105:50 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/197:55 amCPT - LHR

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,011

Thu 1/18:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Thu 1/298:10 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop13h 55mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$1,107

Thu 2/51:55 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/141:50 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,021

Sat 1/108:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop36h 45mSWISS

Mon 1/268:10 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops19h 30mSWISS

Deal found 12/11

$1,145

Fri 1/910:00 amLHR - CPT

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/197:55 amCPT - LHR

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,149

Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 12/308:15 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air

Tue 2/33:25 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/10

$772

Mon 1/198:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Wed 2/49:25 amCPT - LHR

2 stops24h 50mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$774

Wed 1/218:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Wed 1/289:25 amCPT - LHR

1 stop24h 40mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$779

Sat 1/248:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop36h 45mSWISS

Wed 1/289:25 amCPT - LHR

2 stops24h 50mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$732

Tue 1/2712:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop17h 25mSWISS

Wed 2/119:25 amCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$702

Tue 1/274:35 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines

Thu 2/125:15 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$793

Wed 1/286:40 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop14h 10mSWISS

Wed 2/119:25 amCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$755

Thu 1/291:45 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Wed 2/119:25 amCPT - LHR

2 stops24h 50mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$796

Fri 1/308:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Wed 2/49:25 amCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$800

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 December 12, 2025.

Sat 3/77:50 amLHR - CPT

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$462

Fri 3/137:50 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$470

Fri 3/67:50 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$479

Fri 5/158:50 amLHR - CPT

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$498

Wed 4/1512:00 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$507

Sat 3/79:00 amLHR - CPT

1 stop20h 30mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$542

Fri 3/138:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$549

Fri 3/68:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$551

Fri 5/156:40 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop25h 15mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$565

Wed 4/155:30 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop15h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 12/10

$567

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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

$785

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

$946

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

$994

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

$1,009

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

$1,011

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

$1,021

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

$1,100

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

$1,107

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

$1,145

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

$1,149

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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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on London Heathrow Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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.

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

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.

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 $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.

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 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

The best insider tips for London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town trip

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LHR

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

CPT

Use Uber or Bolt for convenient and affordable transport from CPT to Cape Town. They offer various vehicle sizes for different needs.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

1,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7.7

Good

1,432 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,810 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

675 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Kenya Airways

6.8

Okay

287 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,571 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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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 12 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?
SWISS and Turkish Airlines can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in just under 28h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6012 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 Virgin Atlantic ($829) 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 WestJet (100%), Scandinavian Airlines (98%) or China Eastern (98%) 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 $4,173, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,069. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $743 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 $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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Kenya Airways	Cheapest$720	Average$760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
KLM	Cheapest$750	Average$1,050	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$829	Average$1,127	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
SWISS	Cheapest$834	Average$1,171	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
British Airways	Cheapest$1,070	Average$1,302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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$462+ Cheap flights from Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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