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Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town

London Heathrow to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

London to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$961
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time11 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week90

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town is $961. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Cape Town.
Iberia, American Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from London Heathrow to Cape Town.
As of March 2024, there are 90 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town Airport on Wednesday, 15 May 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SWISS and Virgin Atlantic offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

How to find the best cheap flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town with Skyscanner Flight Search

Whether you’re looking for a one-way or return flight, compare deals on plane tickets from London Heathrow to Cape Town with all major carriers, and find the cheapest fares, using Skyscanner’s Flight Search.

  • Simply hit ‘search’ – our Flight Search tool compares prices from all major online travel agents and airlines that offer flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town to help you find the best and cheapest tickets – with no hidden fees or extra costs

  • Flex your dates – use Skyscanner’s ‘whole month’ tool to find the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town within your selected dates

  • Find direct flights – tick ‘direct flights only’ to only see direct plane tickets from London Heathrow to Cape Town, if available

  • Search for nearby airports - broaden your search and potentially find even better deals for nearby airports in London Heathrow and Cape Town by selecting "add nearby airports" in the Flight Search tool

  • Book a multi-city trip – planning on visiting more than one location on your journey? Select ‘multi-city’ when searching for flights to find the best deals for stop-overs

  • Choose your flight class – compare prices for economy, business, and first class plane tickets from London Heathrow to Cape Townand get the best deals however you choose to fly

  • Use airline points – check whether your chosen airline has a points system, such as Airpoints, to unlock flight ticket discounts and make savings on future trips from London Heathrow to Cape Town - and other destinations

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Score the best prices on cheap flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town with Skyscanner’s Price Alerts. Use Flight Search to find flights for your route, then click the “Get Price Alerts” button on the top left of the results page to get a notification to your phone or e-mail whenever ticket prices go up or down. For mobile users, click the bell on the top right. You can also create Price Alerts using the free Skyscanner app.

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Book flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town with peace of mind

Fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town with peace of mind using Skyscanner’s helpful tips and resources.

  • Find flexible tickets – use Flight Search to book flexible tickets from London Heathrow to Cape Town (with eligible airlines) to protect your money if your flights are changed or cancelled

  • Keep track of travel information– make sure you check the latest travel guidance before you fly to Cape Town - including visa requirements, health alerts, and more - to avoid unexpected delays

  • Check your travel insurance – make sure you have the right travel insurance before your trip from London Heathrow to Cape Town to cover you for any unexpected events, such as cancellations, delays, and lost luggage

  • Add travel cost protection - avoid travel pitfalls and choose Travel Cost Protection with Skyscanner when booking flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town. It's available at the checkout for eligible destinations

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Did you know that with Skyscanner Flight Search, you can filter flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town to only see routes with lower-than-average carbon emissions? Simply select "Only show flights with lower CO2 emissions" under "Greener choices" in the filter menu, or look for the "Greener Choices" label at the top of flights listings.


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