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Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from PLN 2,398 and round-trip from PLN 2,776. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 22:30
        11h 30m
        Direct
        CPT 11:00
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 10 | British Airways
        CPT 18:50
        11h 40m
        Direct
        LHR 05:30
        Cape Town - London | Wed, Sep 16 | British Airways
        PLN 4,751 PLN 6,038
        21% off
        21% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 4,751
      • LHR 22:30
        11h 30m
        Direct
        CPT 11:00
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Sep 30 | British Airways
        CPT 18:50
        11h 40m
        Direct
        LHR 05:30
        Cape Town - London | Wed, Oct 7 | British Airways
        PLN 4,830 PLN 6,038
        20% off
        20% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 4,830
      • LHR 16:50
        23h 40m
        2 stops
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Sat, Sep 19 | Aer Lingus
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Sep 21 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 2,776 PLN 6,038
        54% off
        54% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 2,776
      • LHR 16:50
        23h 40m
        2 stops
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Sat, Sep 12 | Aer Lingus
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Sep 17 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 2,841
        53% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 2,841
      • LHR 16:50
        23h 40m
        2 stops
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 17 | Aer Lingus
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Sat, Oct 24 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 2,854
        53% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 2,854
      • LHR 15:50
        24h 40m
        2 stops
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 3 | Aer Lingus
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Sep 10 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 2,891
        52% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 2,891
      • LHR 21:45
        42h
        2 stops
        CPT 16:45
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 17 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Sep 21 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 2,897
        52% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 2,897
      • LHR 14:45
        20h 55m
        2 stops
        CPT 12:40
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Sep 16 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Sep 21 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 2,935
        51% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 2,935
      • LHR 21:45
        42h
        2 stops
        CPT 16:45
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Sep 14 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Sep 21 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 2,951
        51% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 2,951
      • LHR 21:45
        37h 55m
        2 stops
        CPT 12:40
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 10 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Sep 17 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 2,957
        51% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 2,957
      • LHR 14:45
        25h 45m
        2 stops
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Sep 27 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Oct 4 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 2,982
        51% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 2,982
      • LHR 20:05
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 20:55
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 17 | Swiss Airlines
        CPT 19:25
        14h
        1 stop
        LGW 08:25
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Sep 24 | Swiss Airlines
        PLN 3,000
        50% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 3,000
      • LHR 09:30
        26h 55m
        2 stops
        CPT 13:25
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Sep 8 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Sep 14 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 3,035
        50% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 3,035
      • LHR 21:45
        40h 30m
        2 stops
        CPT 15:15
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 3 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Sep 10 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 3,059
        49% off
        PLN 6,038 PLN 3,059
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:00
        London - Cape Town | Fri, Aug 28 | Normal Airline
        CPT 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LON 16:00
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 22:30
        11h 35m
        Direct
        CPT 12:05
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Virgin Atlantic
        PLN 3,287 PLN 5,007
        34% off
        34% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 3,287
      • LHR 22:30
        11h 30m
        Direct
        CPT 11:00
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Sep 1 | British Airways
        PLN 4,005 PLN 5,007
        20% off
        20% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 4,005
      • LHR 16:00
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 17 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,398 PLN 5,007
        52% off
        52% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 2,398
      • LHR 19:25
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 24 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,399
        52% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 2,399
      • LHR 18:55
        38h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 12 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,399
        52% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 2,399
      • LHR 08:05
        25h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Sep 14 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,399
        52% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 2,399
      • LHR 19:25
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Sep 22 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,399
        52% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 2,399
      • LHR 18:55
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 8 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,399
        52% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 2,399
      • LHR 09:30
        23h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Sep 7 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,400
        52% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 2,400
      • LHR 15:05
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 10 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,400
        52% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 2,400
      • LHR 15:05
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 3 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,400
        52% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 2,400
      • LHR 08:25
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Sep 2 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,400
        52% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 2,400
      • LHR 08:25
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Sep 1 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,400
        52% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 2,400
      • LHR 08:25
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Sep 9 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,400
        52% off
        PLN 5,007 PLN 2,400
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:00
        London - Cape Town | Fri, Aug 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport are usually in August, with an average price of PLN 2,156. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach PLN 4,673.

PLN 4,673
PLN 3,415
PLN 2,156
PLN 898
  • PLN 2,156
    Aug
  • PLN 2,716
    Sep
  • PLN 4,142
    Oct
  • PLN 3,344
    Nov
  • PLN 4,513
    Dec
  • PLN 3,641
    Jan
  • PLN 3,597
    Feb
  • PLN 3,450
    Mar
  • PLN 3,336
    Apr
  • PLN 2,880
    May
  • PLN 3,341
    Jun
  • PLN 4,673
    Jul

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, June is often the month to find the lowest fares from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with an average price of PLN 4,132. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching PLN 6,673.

PLN 6,673
PLN 5,403
PLN 4,132
PLN 2,862
    Cheapest
  • PLN 6,673
    Aug
  • PLN 4,703
    Sep
  • PLN 4,989
    Oct
  • PLN 4,248
    Nov
  • PLN 6,473
    Dec
  • PLN 4,145
    Jan
  • PLN 4,780
    Feb
  • PLN 4,894
    Mar
  • PLN 4,761
    Apr
  • PLN 4,718
    May
  • PLN 4,132
    Jun
  • PLN 5,849
    Jul

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

PLN 3,950
PLN 3,505
PLN 3,059
PLN 2,614
    Cheapest
  • PLN 3,405
    Mon
  • PLN 3,143
    Tue
  • PLN 3,059
    Wed
  • PLN 3,504
    Thu
  • PLN 3,604
    Fri
  • PLN 3,950
    Sat
  • PLN 3,689
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport is Aer Lingus (from PLN 1,977) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Aer Lingus
From PLN 1,977
Scandinavian Airlines
From PLN 1,982
Etihad Airways
From PLN 2,163
TAP Air Portugal
From PLN 2,209
Qatar Airways
From PLN 2,398
Kenya Airways
From PLN 2,439
British Airways
From PLN 2,481
EgyptAir
From PLN 2,635
Rwandair
From PLN 2,805
Turkish Airlines
From PLN 2,809

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What is the flight schedule from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from London to Cape Town and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. EI173

    Heathrow Airport

    18:10

    LHR

    1h 25m

    Direct

    19:35

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  2. QR046

    Dublin Airport

    21:45

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    06:50

    DOH

    - M - W - F -

  3. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    CPT

    - M T W T F S

  4. SK526

    Heathrow Airport

    09:55

    LHR

    2h 25m

    Direct

    13:20

    ARN

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  5. QR168

    Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    16:15

    ARN

    6h 20m

    Direct

    23:35

    DOH

    - M T - T - S

  6. QR1369

    Hamad International Airport

    01:25

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    10:15

    CPT

    S M T W T F S

  7. EI169

    Heathrow Airport

    16:50

    LHR

    1h 30m

    Direct

    18:20

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. QR046

    Dublin Airport

    21:45

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    06:50

    DOH

    - M - W - F -

  9. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    CPT

    - M T W T F S

  10. EI167

    Heathrow Airport

    15:50

    LHR

    1h 25m

    Direct

    17:15

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  11. QR046

    Dublin Airport

    21:45

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    06:50

    DOH

    - M - W - F -

  12. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    CPT

    - M T W T F S

  13. EI161

    Heathrow Airport

    15:10

    LHR

    1h 25m

    Direct

    16:35

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. QR046

    Dublin Airport

    21:45

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    06:50

    DOH

    - M - W - F -

  15. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    CPT

    - M T W T F S

  16. EI151

    Heathrow Airport

    07:40

    LHR

    1h 20m

    Direct

    09:00

    DUB

    S M T W T F -
    Search

  17. QR018

    Dublin Airport

    15:00

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    00:05

    DOH

    S M T W T F S

  18. QR1369

    Hamad International Airport

    01:25

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    10:15

    CPT

    S M T W T F S

  19. SK1530

    Heathrow Airport

    06:40

    LHR

    2h 25m

    Direct

    10:05

    ARN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. QR168

    Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    16:15

    ARN

    6h 20m

    Direct

    23:35

    DOH

    - M T - T - S

  21. QR1369

    Hamad International Airport

    01:25

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    10:15

    CPT

    S M T W T F S

  22. EI159

    Heathrow Airport

    12:00

    LHR

    1h 30m

    Direct

    13:30

    DUB

    S M T W T F -
    Search

  23. QR046

    Dublin Airport

    21:45

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    06:50

    DOH

    - M - W - F -

  24. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    CPT

    - M T W T F S

  25. EI155

    Heathrow Airport

    09:50

    LHR

    1h 30m

    Direct

    11:20

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  26. QR018

    Dublin Airport

    15:00

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    00:05

    DOH

    S M T W T F S

  27. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    CPT

    - M T W T F S

  28. SK526

    Heathrow Airport

    09:55

    LHR

    2h 25m

    Direct

    13:20

    ARN

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  29. QR168

    Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    16:15

    ARN

    6h 20m

    Direct

    23:35

    DOH

    - M T - T - S

  30. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    CPT

    - M T W T F S
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About Heathrow Airport and Cape Town International Airport

Learn about Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 9,691.85km
Cheapest one-way ticket price PLN 2,398
Cheapest return ticket price PLN 2,776

FAQs for Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

    It takes around 11 hours 37 minutes to fly from Heathrow Airport (lhr) to Cape Town International Airport(cpt).
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
  • Tickets cost around PLN 3,651 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around PLN 6,164 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • British Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 8573 flights per month.

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