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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 US$568 and round-trip from US$766. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 22:30
        11h 35m
        Direct
        CPT 12:05
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Virgin Atlantic
        CPT 22:00
        11h 50m
        Direct
        LHR 07:50
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Atlantic
        US$892 US$1,158
        23% off
        23% off
        US$1,158 US$892
      • LHR 22:30
        11h 35m
        Direct
        CPT 12:05
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Atlantic
        CPT 21:00
        11h 50m
        Direct
        LHR 06:50
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Nov 24 | Virgin Atlantic
        US$903 US$1,158
        22% off
        22% off
        US$1,158 US$903
      • LHR 17:45
        21h 40m
        2 stops
        CPT 17:25
        London - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 28 | Aer Lingus
        CPT 23:00
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 08:45
        Cape Town - London | Sat, Dec 5 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        US$766 US$1,158
        34% off
        34% off
        US$1,158 US$766
      • LHR 17:45
        21h 40m
        2 stops
        CPT 17:25
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Aer Lingus
        CPT 11:30
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 21:15
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Nov 16 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        US$780
        33% off
        US$1,158 US$780
      • LHR 09:55
        22h 35m
        2 stops
        CPT 10:30
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | Scandinavian Airlines
        CPT 11:30
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 21:15
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Nov 23 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        US$799
        31% off
        US$1,158 US$799
      • LHR 09:30
        26h 10m
        2 stops
        CPT 12:40
        London - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 17 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Oct 20 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        US$809
        30% off
        US$1,158 US$809
      • LHR 17:25
        17h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 14:25
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:30
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Nov 24 | Kenya Airways
        US$816
        30% off
        US$1,158 US$816
      • LHR 17:25
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:35
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 15 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 23:25
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:30
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Nov 22 | Kenya Airways
        US$817
        28% off
        US$1,158 US$817
      • LHR 17:25
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:35
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 1 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 14:25
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:30
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Nov 8 | Kenya Airways
        US$818
        28% off
        US$1,158 US$818
      • LHR 17:25
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:35
        London - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 31 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 14:25
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:30
        Cape Town - London | Sat, Nov 7 | Kenya Airways
        US$818
        28% off
        US$1,158 US$818
      • LHR 17:25
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:35
        London - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 13 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 14:25
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:30
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Nov 20 | Kenya Airways
        US$818
        28% off
        US$1,158 US$818
      • LHR 17:25
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:35
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 12 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 14:25
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        LGW 06:20
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Nov 15 | Kenya Airways
        US$818
        28% off
        US$1,158 US$818
      • LHR 20:15
        15h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:10
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CPT 13:50
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        LGW 05:40
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Nov 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$820
        28% off
        US$1,158 US$820
      • LHR 21:00
        15h
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CPT 13:50
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        LGW 06:30
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Oct 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$820
        28% off
        US$1,158 US$820
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:00
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
        CPT 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LON 16:00
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 22:30
        11h 35m
        Direct
        CPT 12:05
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Atlantic
        US$832 US$1,094
        24% off
        24% off
        US$1,094 US$832
      • LHR 22:30
        11h 35m
        Direct
        CPT 12:05
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | Virgin Atlantic
        US$853 US$1,094
        22% off
        22% off
        US$1,094 US$853
      • LHR 14:55
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:25
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 12 | Qatar Airways
        US$568 US$1,094
        48% off
        48% off
        US$1,094 US$568
      • LHR 21:30
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:25
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | Qatar Airways
        US$626
        43% off
        US$1,094 US$626
      • LHR 14:15
        25h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:25
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 27 | Qatar Airways
        US$627
        43% off
        US$1,094 US$627
      • LHR 09:25
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:30
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Oct 28 | Qatar Airways
        US$627
        43% off
        US$1,094 US$627
      • LHR 14:55
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:25
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 29 | Qatar Airways
        US$627
        43% off
        US$1,094 US$627
      • LHR 14:15
        25h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:25
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | Qatar Airways
        US$631
        42% off
        US$1,094 US$631
      • LHR 09:25
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:30
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 11 | Qatar Airways
        US$633
        42% off
        US$1,094 US$633
      • LHR 14:15
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:30
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 4 | Qatar Airways
        US$636
        42% off
        US$1,094 US$636
      • LHR 08:35
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:30
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 26 | Qatar Airways
        US$640
        41% off
        US$1,094 US$640
      • LHR 08:35
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:30
        London - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 30 | Qatar Airways
        US$643
        41% off
        US$1,094 US$643
      • LHR 14:55
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:25
        London - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 14 | Qatar Airways
        US$643
        41% off
        US$1,094 US$643
      • LHR 08:05
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:30
        London - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 21 | Qatar Airways
        US$644
        41% off
        US$1,094 US$644
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:00
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 4 | 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 May, with an average price of US$783. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach US$1,271.

US$1,271
US$1,027
US$783
US$539
    Cheapest
  • US$839
    Sep
  • US$1,126
    Oct
  • US$909
    Nov
  • US$1,227
    Dec
  • US$990
    Jan
  • US$978
    Feb
  • US$938
    Mar
  • US$907
    Apr
  • US$783
    May
  • US$909
    Jun
  • US$1,271
    Jul
  • US$839
    Aug

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 US$1,124. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$1,760.

US$1,760
US$1,442
US$1,124
US$806
    Cheapest
  • US$1,170
    Sep
  • US$1,357
    Oct
  • US$1,155
    Nov
  • US$1,760
    Dec
  • US$1,127
    Jan
  • US$1,300
    Feb
  • US$1,331
    Mar
  • US$1,295
    Apr
  • US$1,283
    May
  • US$1,124
    Jun
  • US$1,590
    Jul
  • US$1,513
    Aug

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 Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$1,156
US$1,039
US$921
US$804
    Cheapest
  • US$980
    Mon
  • US$970
    Tue
  • US$921
    Wed
  • US$1,007
    Thu
  • US$1,040
    Fri
  • US$1,086
    Sat
  • US$1,156
    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 US$472) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Aer Lingus
From US$472
Scandinavian Airlines
From US$480
British Airways
From US$530
Qatar Airways
From US$568
Vueling Airlines
From US$569
TAP Air Portugal
From US$574
Etihad Airways
From US$634
Kenya Airways
From US$655
EgyptAir
From US$658
Lufthansa
From US$676

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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

    - - T - T - 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

    16:45

    ARN

    6h 20m

    Direct

    00:05

    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. EI155

    Heathrow Airport

    09:50

    LHR

    1h 30m

    Direct

    11:20

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. QR018

    Dublin Airport

    15:00

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    00:05

    DOH

    S M T W T F S

  9. QR1369

    Hamad International Airport

    01:25

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    10:15

    CPT

    S M T W T F S

  10. EI169

    Heathrow Airport

    16:50

    LHR

    1h 30m

    Direct

    18:20

    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

    - - T - T - S

  13. EI167

    Heathrow Airport

    15:50

    LHR

    1h 25m

    Direct

    17:15

    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

    - - T - T - S

  16. EI159

    Heathrow Airport

    12:00

    LHR

    1h 30m

    Direct

    13:30

    DUB

    S M T W T F -
    Search

  17. QR046

    Dublin Airport

    21:45

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    06:50

    DOH

    - M - W - F -

  18. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    CPT

    - - T - T - S

  19. SK526

    Heathrow Airport

    09:55

    LHR

    2h 25m

    Direct

    13:20

    ARN

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  20. QR168

    Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    16:45

    ARN

    6h 20m

    Direct

    00:05

    DOH

    - M T - T - S

  21. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    CPT

    - - T - T - S

  22. EI155

    Heathrow Airport

    09:50

    LHR

    1h 30m

    Direct

    11:20

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  23. QR018

    Dublin Airport

    15:00

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    00:05

    DOH

    S M T W T F S

  24. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    CPT

    - - T - T - S

  25. EI155

    Heathrow Airport

    09:50

    LHR

    1h 30m

    Direct

    11:20

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  26. QR046

    Dublin Airport

    21:45

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    06:50

    DOH

    - M - W - F -

  27. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    CPT

    - - T - T - S

  28. EI153

    Heathrow Airport

    08:50

    LHR

    1h 25m

    Direct

    10:15

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  29. QR018

    Dublin Airport

    15:00

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    00:05

    DOH

    S M T W T F S

  30. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    CPT

    - - T - T - 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 US$568
Cheapest return ticket price US$766

FAQs for Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flights

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

    Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport takes about 10 hours 51 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
  • The earliest flight from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport departs at 22:30, and the last departs at 22:30, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$2,350 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport currently start from US$568, and round-trip fares start from US$766. The current lowest fare is a Qatar Airways flight departing on Thu, Nov 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. British Airways operate direct flights from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with an average flight time of 10 hours 49 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport is US$1,077. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by British Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Heathrow Airport and Cape Town International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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