What is the cheapest airline that flies from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl?

Lufthansa and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the lowest average return price of R13 259.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on average per day?

The number of flights available between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town is 4 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 22:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

Historically, on average around 11% of flights between London and Cape Town have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 116 minutes.

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town?

Paris (CDG) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on average per week?

The number of flights available between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town is 28 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?

According to our data, Virgin Atlantic have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 4% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 30m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 20m.

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 are refreshed on a daily basis.

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 stopovers. 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 licence 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.

R8 066 Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in 2026/27

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16:30 - 12:05LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 35m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 16:20CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

17h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R11 457Turkish Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 25

17:55 - 12:05LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 10m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 16:20CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

17h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R11 474Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 25

13:50 - 7:40LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 22:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R11 620Lufthansa

Thu, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 10

13:50 - 7:40LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 22:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R11 636Lufthansa

Wed, Mar 3 - Thu, Mar 11

22:20 - 12:10LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 50mdirect

20:35 - 6:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

12h 00mdirect

R11 798British Airways

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 8

22:20 - 12:10LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 50mdirect

22:10 - 8:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

12h 00mdirect

R11 798British Airways

Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 26

9:00 - 7:40LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 40m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 22:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R12 220Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 10

12:05 - 7:40LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 35m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 22:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R12 301Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 3 - Thu, Mar 11

20:15 - 14:10LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 6:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

17h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 821Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 11

20:15 - 14:10LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 6:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

17h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 210Ethiopian Air

Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 22

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18:45 - 6:00LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7:20 - 16:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

33h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R12 869Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 13

18:45 - 6:00LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 16:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

26h 50m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R12 869Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 8

20:05 - 20:55LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 50m1 stop Zurich

8:00 - 21:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

14h 45m1 stop Zurich

R13 908SWISS

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 28

20:05 - 20:55LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 50m1 stop Zurich

8:00 - 7:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

24h 55m1 stop Zurich

R13 908SWISS

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 5

21:00 - 13:30LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 7:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

18h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 957Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 8

18:30 - 9:30LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:55 - 7:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

14h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R14 151Lufthansa

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

7:30 - 9:30LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:00 - 7:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

14h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R14 460Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

21:00 - 13:30LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 9:05CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

18h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 508Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Oct 14

9:30 - 10:15LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 8:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

19h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 849Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 13

19:25 - 17:30LHR London Heathrow-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 6:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LHR London Heathrow

18h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 995Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 23

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Lufthansa flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

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Lufthansa

Feb 25

LHR13:50London Heathrow

15h 50m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Mar 10

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

15h 25m

1 stop

LHR22:55London Heathrow

R11 620

Lufthansa

Mar 3

LHR13:50London Heathrow

15h 50m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Mar 11

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

15h 25m

1 stop

LHR22:55London Heathrow

R11 636

Lufthansa

Feb 28

LHR13:50London Heathrow

15h 50m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Mar 11

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

15h 25m

1 stop

LHR22:55London Heathrow

R11 928

Kenya Airways flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

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Kenya Airways

Nov 24

LHR17:25London Heathrow

18h 10m

2 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Jan 14

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

27h 05m

2 stops

LHR15:30London Heathrow

R12 869

Kenya Airways

Nov 8

LHR17:25London Heathrow

34h 35m

1 stop

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 17

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

LHR15:30London Heathrow

R12 885

Kenya Airways

Sept 27

LHR18:45London Heathrow

34h 15m

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CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R15 320 to R21 324.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R11 457.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of June is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport, with most prices found around R16 796. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of June, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R16 845.

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 R16 098. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Thursday is R26 423.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in the morning for as low as R14 892. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R21 322 per ticket.

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 from London Heathrow Airport 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 R18 705 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 R17 397 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town 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 25% 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 September 2026, prices for London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R8 066
Fastest flight time	11h 30m
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 R8 066. The best return flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 457.

The fastest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town takes 11h 30m

Direct flights go from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town every day.

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From London Heathrow Airport there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

How far is London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl by plane?
London Heathrow and Cape Town Intl are 9667,0 km apart from one another. 11h 30m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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 are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
There are 9 operators available for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of September 2026.
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 stopovers. 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 licence 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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (43,42% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 777-300ER (18,84%), Boeing 777 (17,61%), and Boeing 787 Dreamliner (14,54%).
What is the most popular airline from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town, the leading airline is British Airways, making up 23% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Virgin Atlantic with 15%, Lufthansa with 14%, and Ethiopian Air with 11%.

Best airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R8 736	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 252	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 070	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 469 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R12 260	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 075 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 480	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 651 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R15 164	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 220 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 457	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 601	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 580 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 264	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 222 reviews	Search British Airways flights

British Airways Flights From London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town
British Airways is one of the most popular airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, operating 7 flights/week on average for this route. A good British Airways flight deal for London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town starts from R16 264 round-trip, up to an average price of R24 799. Our users have rated British Airways at 6,7/10.

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