£452 Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £452 for one-way flights and £606 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, 28 May - Wed, 11 Nov
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£606 Return, found 1 hour ago
£606
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, 28 May from London to Cape Town, returning Wed, 11 Nov, priced at £606 found 1 hour ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, 28 May - Wed, 11 Nov
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£609 Return, found 1 hour ago
£609
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, 28 May from London to Cape Town, returning Wed, 11 Nov, priced at £609 found 1 hour ago
Kenya Airways
Fri, 27 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£631 Return, just found
£631
Return
just found
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Fri, 27 Nov from London to Cape Town, returning Sat, 12 Dec, priced at £631 just found
Kenya Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£640 Return, found 4 days ago
£640
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, 4 Nov from London to Cape Town, returning Tue, 17 Nov, priced at £640 found 4 days ago
Kenya Airways
Sat, 5 Sept - Sun, 27 Sept
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£651 Return, found 4 hours ago
£651
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sat, 5 Sept from London to Cape Town, returning Sun, 27 Sept, priced at £651 found 4 hours ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, 28 May - Wed, 11 Nov
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£655 Return, found 1 hour ago
£655
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, 28 May from London to Cape Town, returning Wed, 11 Nov, priced at £655 found 1 hour ago
Kenya Airways
Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£657 Return, found 6 days ago
£657
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sat, 31 Oct from London to Cape Town, returning Tue, 10 Nov, priced at £657 found 6 days ago
Air France
Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£658 Return, found 4 days ago
£658
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Sun, 22 Nov from London to Cape Town, returning Sun, 13 Dec, priced at £658 found 4 days ago
KLM
Fri, 19 Jun - Thu, 16 Jul
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£673 Return, found 5 days ago
£673
Return
found 5 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Fri, 19 Jun from London to Cape Town, returning Thu, 16 Jul, priced at £673 found 5 days ago
Lufthansa
Fri, 29 May - Tue, 9 Jun
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
£673 Return, found 1 day ago
£673
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Fri, 29 May from London to Cape Town, returning Tue, 9 Jun, priced at £673 found 1 day ago

Alternative airports near Cape Town

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Cape Town Intl. CPT. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 16 minutes. Flights from £753
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre16 min
Flights from £753

Find the cheapest month to fly from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £571 - £829 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to CPT?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey between Heathrow Airport and CPT was £606. Fares this good don't stick around for long, so make sure you book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
This can vary from airline to airline, as each one has its own set of terms and conditions. Visit the Customer Service Portal, where you'll find easy instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from LHR to Cape Town Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for LHR to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from LHR to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
With around 9,700 kilometres separating London Heathrow and CPT, your flight will be a long one. Pack wisely and make your time on board comfortable. Little things like warm clothing and a quality travel pillow should be in your hand luggage.
Which airlines fly direct from Heathrow Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
A popular airline that flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport is British Airways (BA). It offers 30 flights monthly. Offering 13 flights every month on this route, Virgin Atlantic (VS) is another traveller favourite.
Are Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices are constantly going up and down, so not always. While last-minute flight deals between London Heathrow and Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) are possible, it also makes sense to keep a close eye on prices well before you fly. In fact, some air carriers publicize their prices up to 12 months ahead of the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the best bargains around, so keep checking and be ready to secure your seat when fare prices drop.

Travel information

Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, Air Mauritius, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Return price
£605
Distance
9624 km
Average flight time
12 hours 32 mins

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