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Cheap flights from Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) from $468

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LHR — CPT
May 21 — May 281
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The best prices from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 May 16, 2024.

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May

Round-trip from

$1,251

One-way from

$567
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 20%.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 8% by booking at least 50 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 $931.

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 $982 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $612. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (LHR - CPT)?

It’s optimal to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Heathrow and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Ethiopian Air flights traveling from London to Cape Town. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 5/209:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/292:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$778
Tue 5/219:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/292:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$781
Tue 5/289:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 6/91:50 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop28h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$800
Tue 5/289:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 6/93:20 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$804
Tue 6/49:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 6/91:50 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop28h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$809
Sun 6/29:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/175:20 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$811
Sun 6/29:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/105:20 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$814
Tue 5/219:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/292:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$841
Tue 5/289:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/63:20 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$845

  • Ethiopian Air is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Flights from Ethiopian Air traveling this route typically cost $1,162.94 RT. This price is typically 67% more expensive than other airlines that offer London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $1,012. The most popular departure airport in London Heathrow Airport when flying to Cape Town is London Heathrow Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Cape Town is Cape Town Intl Airport. When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, Ethiopian Air flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap KLM flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Heathrow and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced KLM flights we've found at this time heading from London to Cape Town. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Tue 6/186:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Tue 7/211:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/15$795
Sat 6/16:35 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Sat 7/1311:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop21h 15mKLM
Deal found 5/16$818
Fri 6/148:55 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Fri 7/1911:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 35mKLM
Deal found 5/15$819
Tue 5/216:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Tue 6/411:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/16$872
Mon 5/206:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop13h 40mKLM
Wed 10/211:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Deal found 5/16$878
Mon 5/208:55 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Tue 6/411:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop22h 40mKLM
Deal found 5/15$896
Fri 5/246:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Wed 6/511:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/15$926
Tue 5/216:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop21h 10mKLM
Deal found 5/15$935
Wed 5/226:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Wed 5/2911:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/16$940

  • If you’re traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is KLM. Flights from KLM traveling this route typically cost $1,258.79 RT. This price is typically 63% cheaper than other airlines that offer London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $1,052. London Heathrow Airport is the most common London Heathrow Airport airport to take off from when flying to Cape Town. Cape Town Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Cape Town. When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, KLM flights are -8% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Heathrow to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from London to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 6/89:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mLufthansa
Mon 7/85:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/16$521
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop23h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/16$566
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$567
Sat 6/151:45 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops19h 15mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/16$694
Sat 6/88:05 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops41h 25mSWISS
Mon 7/810:55 amCPT - LHR
3 stops27h 45mSWISS
Deal found 5/16$753
Mon 5/209:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/292:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$778
Mon 5/209:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/292:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$781
Tue 6/186:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Tue 7/211:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/15$795
Tue 5/289:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 6/91:50 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop28h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$800

Heathrow to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Heathrow and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from London to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 6/89:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mLufthansa
Mon 7/85:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/16$521
Sat 9/75:10 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop27h 25mSWISS
Mon 9/308:40 amCPT - LHR
1 stop32h 40mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$547
Sat 9/75:15 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops27h 20mSWISS
Mon 9/308:40 amCPT - LHR
1 stop32h 40mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$556
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop23h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/16$566
Sat 6/156:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$567
Wed 12/46:00 amLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Tue 12/177:50 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop25h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$666
Sun 9/16:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Sat 9/143:20 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops30h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 5/16$678
Sat 6/151:45 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops19h 15mLufthansa
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/16$694
Sat 11/238:05 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop37h 00mSWISS
Sun 12/89:20 amCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$715

Non-stop flights to Cape Town from Heathrow

Discover non-stop flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from London to Cape Town. If you're looking for other options for flights from London to Cape Town, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 9/310:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 9/166:55 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,105
Tue 10/296:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 11/76:45 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,107
Sun 8/2510:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 9/116:55 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,109
Mon 9/1610:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 12/36:45 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,115
Tue 10/296:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 11/106:45 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,126
Fri 8/2310:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 9/106:55 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,128
Sat 6/1510:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 7/116:55 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,134
Fri 11/16:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 11/106:45 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,145
Mon 9/1610:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 11/296:45 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,146

Heathrow to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from London to Cape Town. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Tue 5/219:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/292:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$781
Tue 5/219:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/292:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$841
Sun 5/269:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 6/93:20 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$852
Tue 5/219:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/275:20 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$858
Tue 5/216:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Tue 6/411:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/16$872
Sun 5/267:25 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/66:05 amCPT - LHR
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$881
Tue 5/219:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/52:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$893
Sun 5/267:45 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/411:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$894
Sun 5/269:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/52:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$895

One-way flights to Cape Town from Heathrow

Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from London to Cape Town. Those seeking round-trip flights from London to Cape Town should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Thu 6/68:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop24h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$468
Thu 6/69:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/16$472
Thu 6/610:10 amLHR - CPT
3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$502
Mon 6/310:50 amLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$506
Wed 5/2210:50 amLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$507
Mon 6/310:50 amLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$510
Sat 6/85:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$511
Wed 5/296:30 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$512
Thu 5/309:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/16$515

Find flights from Heathrow to Cape Town within your budget

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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$750 - $902

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London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 6/8

2 stops41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/8

2 stops33h 30m

$750

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 6/15

2 stops19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/11

1 stop14h 55m

$770

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 5/20

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/29

1 stop19h 30m

$778

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 6/18

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/2

1 stop19h 20m

$795

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 6/23

1 stop36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/25

1 stop25h 15m

$829

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 6/1

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/13

1 stop15h 35m

$837

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 6/5

2 stops16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/11

2 stops17h 50m

$857

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 6/1

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/13

2 stops20h 20m

$871

London HeathrowCape Town Intl

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 6/20

1 stop38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/25

1 stop18h 25m

$902

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When is the best time to 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 May 10, 2024.
Booking 74 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Heathrow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Afternoon
Evening
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Heathrow to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Heathrow to Cape Town is currently $500 while a round-trip flight costs $821. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,251). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,757). 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.

January

$1,251

February

$1,339

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,411

June

$1,676

July

$1,757

August

$1,431

September

$1,414

October

$1,384

November

$1,320

December

$1,430

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

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 May 16, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Cape Town, such as Ethiopian Air, KLM and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

RwandAir
7.9
Good
47 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,994 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

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 7 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 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 flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SWISS for just $750, but on average you can expect to pay $812.

  • Are there nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town under $1,200. A good price for a nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is less than $1,150.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town for under $800?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $800.

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

    According to our current data, SWISS ($750), Lufthansa ($770), and Ethiopian Air ($778) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that SWISS is 27% 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 Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $468. Users have also found prices from $506 and $545 on Qatar Airways and SWISS, respectively.

  • 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, Ethiopian Air or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

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

    Consider American Airlines (80%), Qatar Airways (80%) or Finnair (80%) 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 $2,851, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,025. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $723 for that flight.

  • What does LHR to CPT mean?

    This is defined as London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Heathrow to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Heathrow to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Heathrow to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Heathrow to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Heathrow to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Heathrow to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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