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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

LHR — CPT
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 November 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,485

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,433
From London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Heathrow to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Heathrow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 8 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is 25 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,059). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,512). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 November 2024.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 November 2024.

The most flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London Heathrow?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 8 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Cape Town airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 15.6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Before booking your flight to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iberia (77%), American Airlines (76%), British Airways( 76%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,059). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,512). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Heathrow to Cape Town

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British AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,540AverageC$ 1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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