€460 Cheap Flights London to Cape Town (LHR-CPT)

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Cheap flights from London to Cape Town (LHR-CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €460 for one-way flights and €666 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Lufthansa
Sat, 4 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€666 Return, found 3 days ago
€666
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sat, 4 Oct from London to Cape Town, returning Fri, 10 Oct, priced at €666 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€669 Return, found 1 day ago
€669
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 24 Feb from London to Cape Town, returning Tue, 10 Mar, priced at €669 found 1 day ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, 29 Sep - Wed, 29 Oct
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€675 Return, found 1 day ago
€675
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, 29 Sep from London to Cape Town, returning Wed, 29 Oct, priced at €675 found 1 day ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€688 Return, found 1 day ago
€688
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 24 Feb from London to Cape Town, returning Tue, 10 Mar, priced at €688 found 1 day ago
Lufthansa
Mon, 6 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€692 Return, found 3 days ago
€692
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, 6 Oct from London to Cape Town, returning Sun, 12 Oct, priced at €692 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€710 Return, found 1 day ago
€710
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 24 Feb from London to Cape Town, returning Tue, 10 Mar, priced at €710 found 1 day ago
Lufthansa
Sat, 4 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€713 Return, found 3 days ago
€713
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sat, 4 Oct from London to Cape Town, returning Fri, 10 Oct, priced at €713 found 3 days ago
KLM
Wed, 19 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€720 Return, found 6 days ago
€720
Return
found 6 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Wed, 19 Nov from London to Cape Town, returning Sat, 29 Nov, priced at €720 found 6 days ago
Air France
Fri, 14 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€721 Return, found 6 days ago
€721
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Fri, 14 Nov from London to Cape Town, returning Fri, 21 Nov, priced at €721 found 6 days ago
Virgin Atlantic
Sun, 2 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€737 Return, found 5 days ago
€737
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Sun, 2 Nov from London to Cape Town, returning Tue, 11 Nov, priced at €737 found 5 days ago

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

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From €564 - €939 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

London to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Return price
€666
Distance
9624 km
Average flight time
10 hours 35 mins

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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 €666. 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.

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