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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 £429 and round-trip from £542. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Atlantic
      CPT 21:00
      11h 50m
      Direct
      LHR 06:50
      Cape Town - London | Tue, Nov 24 | Virgin Atlantic
      £685 £879
      22% off
      22% off
      £879 £685
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Atlantic
      CPT 22:00
      11h 50m
      Direct
      LHR 07:50
      Cape Town - London | Tue, Nov 24 | Virgin Atlantic
      £694 £879
      21% off
      21% off
      £879 £694
    • LHR 08:50
      30h 35m
      2 stops
      CPT 17:25
      London - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 13 | Aer Lingus
      CPT 11:30
      11h 55m
      Direct
      LGW 21:25
      Cape Town - London | Fri, Nov 20 | Norse Atlantic Airways
      £542 £879
      38% off
      38% off
      £879 £542
    • LHR 08:50
      23h 40m
      2 stops
      CPT 10:30
      London - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 26 | Aer Lingus
      CPT 23:10
      11h 45m
      Direct
      LGW 08:55
      Cape Town - London | Wed, Dec 2 | Norse Atlantic Airways
      £546
      38% off
      £879 £546
    • LHR 08:50
      30h 35m
      2 stops
      CPT 17:25
      London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Aer Lingus
      CPT 11:30
      11h 55m
      Direct
      LGW 21:25
      Cape Town - London | Fri, Nov 13 | Norse Atlantic Airways
      £555
      37% off
      £879 £555
    • LHR 14:15
      25h 10m
      2 stops
      CPT 17:25
      London - Cape Town | Fri, Dec 4 | Aer Lingus
      CPT 23:00
      11h 45m
      Direct
      LGW 08:45
      Cape Town - London | Wed, Dec 9 | Norse Atlantic Airways
      £558
      37% off
      £879 £558
    • LHR 08:15
      27h 45m
      2 stops
      CPT 14:00
      London - Cape Town | Tue, Dec 1 | TAP Air Portugal
      CPT 11:30
      11h 45m
      Direct
      LGW 21:15
      Cape Town - London | Tue, Dec 8 | Norse Atlantic Airways
      £581
      34% off
      £879 £581
    • LHR 15:30
      23h 55m
      1 stop
      CPT 17:25
      London - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 13 | Qatar Airways
      CPT 11:30
      11h 55m
      Direct
      LGW 21:25
      Cape Town - London | Fri, Nov 20 | Norse Atlantic Airways
      £585
      33% off
      £879 £585
    • LHR 06:30
      27h 35m
      2 stops
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Fri, Dec 4 | LOT Polish Airlines
      CPT 11:30
      11h 55m
      Direct
      LGW 21:25
      Cape Town - London | Fri, Dec 11 | Norse Atlantic Airways
      £588
      33% off
      £879 £588
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
      CPT 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      LON 16:00
      Cape Town - London | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      LHR 09:25
      23h 5m
      1 stop
      CPT 10:30
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 25 | Qatar Airways
      £429 £850
      50% off
      50% off
      £850 £429
    • LHR 08:35
      23h 55m
      1 stop
      CPT 10:30
      London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | Qatar Airways
      £434 £850
      49% off
      49% off
      £850 £434
    • LHR 08:35
      23h 55m
      1 stop
      CPT 10:30
      London - Cape Town | Tue, Dec 1 | Qatar Airways
      £434 £850
      49% off
      49% off
      £850 £434
    • LHR 16:00
      23h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 17:25
      London - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 28 | Qatar Airways
      £440
      48% off
      £850 £440
    • LHR 15:30
      23h 55m
      1 stop
      CPT 17:25
      London - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 3 | Qatar Airways
      £454
      47% off
      £850 £454
    • LHR 16:00
      40h 30m
      1 stop
      CPT 10:30
      London - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 20 | Qatar Airways
      £461
      46% off
      £850 £461
    • LHR 14:55
      24h 30m
      1 stop
      CPT 17:25
      London - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | Qatar Airways
      £461
      46% off
      £850 £461
    • LHR 14:55
      17h 35m
      1 stop
      CPT 10:30
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 25 | British Airways
      £465
      45% off
      £850 £465
    • LHR 09:25
      23h 5m
      1 stop
      CPT 10:30
      London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | British Airways
      £465
      45% off
      £850 £465
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Atlantic
      £669 £850
      21% off
      21% off
      £850 £669
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Atlantic
      £671 £850
      21% off
      21% off
      £850 £671
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 6 | Virgin Atlantic
      £675 £1,145
      41% off
      41% off
      £1,145 £675
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Atlantic
      £677
      41% off
      £1,145 £677
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      41% off
      £1,145 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 3 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      41% off
      £1,145 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 22 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      41% off
      £1,145 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      41% off
      £1,145 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 28 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      41% off
      £1,145 £678
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 6 | Virgin Atlantic
      £675 £1,344
      50% off
      50% off
      £1,344 £675
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Atlantic
      £677 £1,344
      50% off
      50% off
      £1,344 £677
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 25 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678 £1,344
      50% off
      50% off
      £1,344 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      50% off
      £1,344 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 3 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      50% off
      £1,344 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 22 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      50% off
      £1,344 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      50% off
      £1,344 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 28 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      50% off
      £1,344 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 12 | Virgin Atlantic
      £679
      49% off
      £1,344 £679
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Atlantic
      £669 £850
      21% off
      21% off
      £850 £669
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Atlantic
      £671 £850
      21% off
      21% off
      £850 £671
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 6 | Virgin Atlantic
      £675 £1,145
      41% off
      41% off
      £1,145 £675
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Atlantic
      £677
      41% off
      £1,145 £677
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      41% off
      £1,145 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 3 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      41% off
      £1,145 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 22 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      41% off
      £1,145 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      41% off
      £1,145 £678
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 28 | Virgin Atlantic
      £678
      41% off
      £1,145 £678
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Virgin Atlantic
      £668 £3,004
      78% off
      78% off
      £3,004 £668
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Virgin Atlantic
      £679 £3,004
      77% off
      77% off
      £3,004 £679
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 4 | Virgin Atlantic
      £680 £3,004
      77% off
      77% off
      £3,004 £680
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Atlantic
      £681
      77% off
      £3,004 £681
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Atlantic
      £686
      77% off
      £3,004 £686
    • LHR 22:20
      11h 50m
      Direct
      CPT 12:10
      London - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 6 | British Airways
      £1,008
      66% off
      £3,004 £1,008
    • LHR 18:25
      11h 40m
      Direct
      CPT 08:05
      London - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 7 | British Airways
      £1,099
      63% off
      £3,004 £1,099
    • LHR 22:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 12:05
      London - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 7 | Virgin Atlantic
      £1,409
      53% off
      £3,004 £1,409
    • LHR 18:25
      11h 40m
      Direct
      CPT 08:05
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 4 | British Airways
      £2,373
      21% off
      £3,004 £2,373
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from London to Cape Town are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 £590. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach £957.

£957
£774
£590
£407
    Cheapest
  • £685
    Nov
  • £924
    Dec
  • £746
    Jan
  • £737
    Feb
  • £707
    Mar
  • £683
    Apr
  • £590
    May
  • £684
    Jun
  • £957
    Jul
  • £632
    Aug
  • £806
    Sep
  • £686
    Oct

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, September is often the month to find the lowest fares from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with an average price of £764. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching £1,326.

£1,326
£1,045
£764
£483
    Cheapest
  • £874
    Nov
  • £1,326
    Dec
  • £849
    Jan
  • £979
    Feb
  • £1,002
    Mar
  • £975
    Apr
  • £966
    May
  • £846
    Jun
  • £1,198
    Jul
  • £1,140
    Aug
  • £764
    Sep
  • £832
    Oct

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.

£856
£760
£663
£567
    Cheapest
  • £716
    Mon
  • £688
    Tue
  • £663
    Wed
  • £752
    Thu
  • £763
    Fri
  • £830
    Sat
  • £856
    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 £364) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Aer Lingus
From £364
Vueling Airlines
From £397
Scandinavian Airlines
From £418
Qatar Airways
From £429
TAP Air Portugal
From £450
Etihad Airways
From £457
British Airways
From £465
Turkish Airlines
From £501
Kenya Airways
From £506
Lufthansa
From £509

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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. QR004

    Heathrow Airport

    15:05

    LHR

    6h 50m

    Direct

    23:55

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  2. QR1369

    Hamad International Airport

    01:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    10:30

    CPT

    S M T W T F S

  3. EI173

    Heathrow Airport

    18:10

    LHR

    1h 25m

    Direct

    19:35

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. QR046

    Dublin Airport

    21:45

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    06:50

    DOH

    - M - W - F -

  5. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:35

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:25

    CPT

    - - T - T - S

  6. EI155

    Heathrow Airport

    09:50

    LHR

    1h 30m

    Direct

    11:20

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  7. QR018

    Dublin Airport

    15:00

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    00:05

    DOH

    S M T W T F S

  8. QR1369

    Hamad International Airport

    01:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    10:30

    CPT

    S M T W T F S

  9. EI169

    Heathrow Airport

    16:50

    LHR

    1h 30m

    Direct

    18:20

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. QR046

    Dublin Airport

    21:45

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    06:50

    DOH

    - M - W - F -

  11. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:35

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:25

    CPT

    - - T - T - S

  12. QR010

    Heathrow Airport

    09:00

    LHR

    6h 50m

    Direct

    17:50

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  13. QR1369

    Hamad International Airport

    01:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    10:30

    CPT

    S M T W T F S

  14. QR110

    Heathrow Airport

    15:35

    LHR

    6h 50m

    Direct

    00:25

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:35

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:25

    CPT

    - - T - T - S

  16. EI167

    Heathrow Airport

    15:50

    LHR

    1h 25m

    Direct

    17:15

    DUB

    - - - W T F S
    Search

  17. QR046

    Dublin Airport

    21:45

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    06:50

    DOH

    - M - W - F -

  18. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:35

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:25

    CPT

    - - T - T - S

  19. QR008

    Heathrow Airport

    16:00

    LHR

    6h 50m

    Direct

    00:50

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:35

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:25

    CPT

    - - T - T - S

  21. EI151

    Heathrow Airport

    07:40

    LHR

    1h 20m

    Direct

    09:00

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  22. QR018

    Dublin Airport

    15:00

    DUB

    7h 5m

    Direct

    00:05

    DOH

    S M T W T F S

  23. QR1369

    Hamad International Airport

    01:40

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    10:30

    CPT

    S M T W T F S

  24. QR004

    Heathrow Airport

    15:05

    LHR

    6h 50m

    Direct

    23:55

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  25. QR1371

    Hamad International Airport

    08:35

    DOH

    9h 50m

    Direct

    17:25

    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 £429
Cheapest return ticket price £542

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 59 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 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 18:25, and the last departs at 22:30, with about 3 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 £1,333 in December, 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 £429, and round-trip fares start from £542. The current lowest fare is a Qatar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate direct flights from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with an average flight time of 10 hours 55 minutes, and around 20 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 £688. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • WestJet are the most popular budget airlines flying from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with one-way fares starting from £429. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport operates around 18 weekly flights, mainly by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. 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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