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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 €481 and round-trip from €682. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 22:30
        11h 30m
        Direct
        CPT 11:00
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Sep 16 | British Airways
        CPT 18:50
        11h 40m
        Direct
        LHR 05:30
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Sep 22 | British Airways
        €1,104 €1,404
        21% off
        21% off
        €1,404 €1,104
      • LHR 22:30
        11h 30m
        Direct
        CPT 11:00
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 6 | British Airways
        CPT 18:50
        11h 40m
        Direct
        LHR 05:30
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Oct 13 | British Airways
        €1,123 €1,404
        20% off
        20% off
        €1,404 €1,123
      • LHR 14:45
        20h 55m
        2 stops
        CPT 12:40
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Sep 23 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Sep 28 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        €682 €1,404
        51% off
        51% off
        €1,404 €682
      • LHR 21:45
        39h 50m
        2 stops
        CPT 14:35
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Sep 21 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Sat, Sep 26 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        €685
        51% off
        €1,404 €685
      • LHR 21:45
        39h 50m
        2 stops
        CPT 14:35
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 17 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Sep 24 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        €686
        51% off
        €1,404 €686
      • LHR 20:05
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 20:55
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 24 | SWISS
        CPT 19:25
        14h
        1 stop
        LGW 08:25
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Oct 1 | SWISS
        €697
        50% off
        €1,404 €697
      • LHR 09:30
        26h 55m
        2 stops
        CPT 13:25
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Sep 15 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Sep 21 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        €706
        50% off
        €1,404 €706
      • LHR 20:45
        38h 55m
        2 stops
        CPT 12:40
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Sep 28 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Sat, Oct 3 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        €716
        49% off
        €1,404 €716
      • LHR 21:00
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:10
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Sep 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CPT 13:50
        17h 30m
        1 stop
        LGW 06:20
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Sep 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €721
        49% off
        €1,404 €721
      • LHR 19:25
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 24 | Qatar Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Oct 1 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        €722
        49% off
        €1,404 €722
      • LHR 21:00
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:10
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Sep 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CPT 13:50
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        LGW 06:30
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Oct 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €724
        48% off
        €1,404 €724
      • LHR 09:30
        26h 55m
        2 stops
        CPT 13:25
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 20 | Etihad Airways
        CPT 00:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        LGW 10:55
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Oct 27 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        €725
        48% off
        €1,404 €725
      • LHR 21:00
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:10
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CPT 15:10
        16h 20m
        1 stop
        LGW 06:30
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Oct 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €726
        48% off
        €1,404 €726
      • LHR 21:00
        15h
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Sep 29 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CPT 15:10
        16h 20m
        1 stop
        LGW 06:30
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Oct 5 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €726
        48% off
        €1,404 €726
      • 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 30m
        Direct
        CPT 11:00
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 10 | British Airways
        €927 €1,160
        20% off
        20% off
        €1,160 €927
      • LHR 22:30
        11h 30m
        Direct
        CPT 11:00
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 24 | British Airways
        €928 €1,160
        20% off
        20% off
        €1,160 €928
      • LHR 18:25
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:45
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Sep 8 | Kenya Airways
        €481 €1,160
        59% off
        59% off
        €1,160 €481
      • LHR 18:25
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT 22:10
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Sep 16 | Kenya Airways
        €485
        57% off
        €1,160 €485
      • LHR 18:25
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:35
        London - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 3 | Kenya Airways
        €485
        57% off
        €1,160 €485
      • LHR 17:00
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Fri, Sep 4 | Qatar Airways
        €506
        56% off
        €1,160 €506
      • LHR 15:35
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Sep 16 | Qatar Airways
        €508
        56% off
        €1,160 €508
      • LHR 21:55
        18h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 1 | Qatar Airways
        €514
        56% off
        €1,160 €514
      • LHR 18:55
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Sep 29 | Qatar Airways
        €515
        56% off
        €1,160 €515
      • LHR 21:55
        18h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Sep 29 | British Airways
        €540
        53% off
        €1,160 €540
      • LHR 17:00
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:20
        London - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 3 | Qatar Airways
        €540
        53% off
        €1,160 €540
      • LHR 21:55
        18h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 1 | British Airways
        €541
        53% off
        €1,160 €541
      • LHR 17:00
        40h 15m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Sep 27 | Qatar Airways
        €545
        53% off
        €1,160 €545
      • LHR 08:25
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 3 | Qatar Airways
        €555
        52% off
        €1,160 €555
      • 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 €501. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach €1,086.

€1,086
€794
€501
€209
  • €501
    Aug
  • €631
    Sep
  • €963
    Oct
  • €777
    Nov
  • €1,049
    Dec
  • €846
    Jan
  • €836
    Feb
  • €802
    Mar
  • €776
    Apr
  • €669
    May
  • €777
    Jun
  • €1,086
    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 €961. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €1,551.

€1,551
€1,256
€961
€666
    Cheapest
  • €1,551
    Aug
  • €1,093
    Sep
  • €1,159
    Oct
  • €987
    Nov
  • €1,504
    Dec
  • €963
    Jan
  • €1,111
    Feb
  • €1,138
    Mar
  • €1,107
    Apr
  • €1,097
    May
  • €961
    Jun
  • €1,359
    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.

€918
€815
€711
€608
    Cheapest
  • €792
    Mon
  • €731
    Tue
  • €711
    Wed
  • €814
    Thu
  • €838
    Fri
  • €918
    Sat
  • €858
    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 €416) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Aer Lingus
From €416
Scandinavian Airlines
From €417
Vueling Airlines
From €454
Kenya Airways
From €481
Qatar Airways
From €508
Etihad Airways
From €509
British Airways
From €540
Ethiopian Airlines
From €575
EgyptAir
From €593
Lufthansa
From €635

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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 €481
Cheapest return ticket price €682

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 €847 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 €1,433 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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