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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town from $535

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Lufthansa Logo
5:30 pm - 11:00 amLHR-CPT
15h 30m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
9:30 am - 10:55 pmCPT-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
$725Lufthansa
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Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 24
Lufthansa Logo
7:40 am - 11:00 amLHR-CPT
25h 20m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:30 am - 10:55 pmCPT-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
$734Lufthansa
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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 25
Logo
7:15 pm - 9:25 pmLHR-CPT
25h 10m1 stop
Logo
8:50 am - 9:25 pmCPT-LHR
14h 35m1 stop
$752
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Wed, Aug 20 - Fri, Nov 7
KLM Logo
6:30 am - 9:25 pmLHR-CPT
13h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:00 pm - 4:15 pmCPT-LHR
18h 15m1 stop
$753KLM
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 29
KLM Logo
9:55 am - 9:25 pmLHR-CPT
34h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-LHR
15h 35m1 stop
$757KLM
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Tue, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 28
Logo
6:30 am - 9:25 pmLHR-CPT
13h 55m1 stop
Logo
11:35 pm - 4:35 pmCPT-LHR
18h 00m1 stop
$768
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 14
Air France Logo
6:20 am - 6:45 amLHR-CPT
22h 25m1 stop
Air France Logo
8:50 am - 9:25 pmCPT-LHR
14h 35m1 stop
$786Air France
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 22
SWISS Logo
6:00 am - 10:05 pmLHR-CPT
14h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:00 am - 8:05 amCPT-LHR
25h 05m1 stop
$794SWISS
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 12
Air France Logo
8:55 am - 6:45 amLHR-CPT
19h 50m1 stop
Air France Logo
8:50 am - 9:25 pmCPT-LHR
14h 35m1 stop
$806Air France
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 29
SWISS Logo
8:05 pm - 7:40 amLHR-CPT
33h 35m2 stops
SWISS Logo
9:00 am - 5:50 pmCPT-LHR
34h 50m1 stop
$820SWISS
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 12

Ethiopian Air flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Sep 30
LHR9:00 pmLondon Heathrow
15h 45m
1 stop
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 14
CPT3:25 pmCape Town Intl
16h 35m
1 stop
LHR7:00 amLondon Heathrow
$773
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Ethiopian Air
Oct 18
LHR9:00 pmLondon Heathrow
16h 35m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 20
CPT3:25 pmCape Town Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
LHR6:35 amLondon Heathrow
$824
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KLM flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
Sep 4
LHR6:30 amLondon Heathrow
13h 55m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 29
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
18h 15m
1 stop
LHR4:15 pmLondon Heathrow
$753
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KLM
Sep 16
LHR9:55 amLondon Heathrow
34h 30m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 28
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
15h 35m
1 stop
LHR1:50 pmLondon Heathrow
$757
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KLM
Sep 10
LHR6:30 amLondon Heathrow
13h 55m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 29
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
35h 00m
1 stop
LHR9:00 amLondon Heathrow
$780
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Customize your flight search to find flights from London Heathrow Airport 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
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LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 12/2

5:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop15h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/24

9:30 am-10:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$725

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 12/2

7:40 am-11:00 am

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/25

9:30 am-10:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$734

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 8/20

7:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

8:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$752

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 9/4

6:30 am-9:25 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/29

11:00 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$753

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 9/16

9:55 am-9:25 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/28

11:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$757

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 9/23

6:30 am-9:25 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/14

11:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$768

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 11/11

6:20 am-6:45 am

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/22

8:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$786

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 11/3

6:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/12

9:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop25h 05m

$794

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Fri 11/14

8:55 am-6:45 am

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/29

8:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$806

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 11/3

8:05 pm-7:40 am

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/12

9:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$820

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of May, then departing from London Heathrow Airport during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $881.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,066. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,248.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the morning. Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $863. Flights to Cape Town are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,185. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,097 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport for as low as $967 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight.

How have London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 2% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$535

Fastest flight time

13h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport in the past 72 hours is $535. The best round-trip flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $725.
The fastest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town takes 13h 55m
Direct flights go from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town every day.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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  • How far is London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The distance between London Heathrow and Cape Town Intl is about 6006.8 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 13h 55m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

  • What is the most popular airline from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Best airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $645Free CancellationRating
7.4
655 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $722Free CancellationRating
6.9
274 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $770Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,383 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $844Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,686 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $924Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,465 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,070Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,222 reviews
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  • British Airways Flights From London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

    British Airways flight deals from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town start from $1,070 round-trip. Over the 7 British Airways flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $1,442 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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