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£330 Find cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

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Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town (LHR-CPT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Heathrow to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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17:10 - 21:35LHR-CPT
27h 25m1 stop
08:40 - 16:20CPT-LHR
32h 40m1 stop
£412SWISS
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Sat, 7 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep
07:00 - 21:35LHR-CPT
37h 35m2 stops
08:40 - 16:20CPT-LHR
32h 40m1 stop
£415SWISS
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Sat, 7 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep
18:30 - 10:00LHR-CPT
14h 30m1 stop
17:45 - 08:40CPT-LHR
15h 55m1 stop
£532Lufthansa
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Mon, 17 Jun - Sun, 14 Jul
06:30 - 12:40LHR-CPT
29h 10m2 stops
17:45 - 07:40CPT-LHR
14h 55m1 stop
£545Lufthansa
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Mon, 17 Jun - Sun, 14 Jul
18:25 - 16:40LHR-CPT
21h 15m2 stops
14:30 - 16:15CPT-LHR
26h 45m2 stops
£546Kenya Airways
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Mon, 27 May - Mon, 3 Jun
18:25 - 18:50LHR-CPT
23h 25m2 stops
06:00 - 16:15CPT-LHR
35h 15m2 stops
£551Kenya Airways
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Wed, 5 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
21:00 - 13:45LHR-CPT
15h 45m1 stop
17:20 - 17:00CPT-LHR
24h 40m2 stops
£594Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 12 May - Mon, 20 May
21:00 - 13:45LHR-CPT
15h 45m1 stop
14:35 - 17:00CPT-LHR
27h 25m1 stop
£600Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 12 May - Mon, 20 May
11:25 - 11:50LHR-CPT
23h 25m1 stop
16:35 - 16:55CPT-LHR
25h 20m1 stop
£675Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 18 Sep - Sat, 5 Oct
18:00 - 11:50LHR-CPT
16h 50m1 stop
16:35 - 15:05CPT-LHR
23h 30m1 stop
£676Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 20 Jun - Thu, 4 Jul

Flights from Heathrow to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to London Heathrow Airport, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost £632 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,061 and £1,017 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town were found on SWISS (£412) and Lufthansa (£532). SWISS proposed the cheapest one-way flight at £330.

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town.
There is just one airline that flies from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town direct and that is British Airways. The best one-way deal found from British Airways for the route is £800.

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town per day?

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 35m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town take?

Direct flights cover the 6,012 miles separating London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town in about 11h 35m.

What’s the earliest departure time from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Heathrow Airport at 22:25 and will be landing in Cape Town at 11:00.

What’s the latest departure time from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town jets off at 22:25 and lands at 11:00.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£330
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights

  • Which car hire facilities are available at Cape Town International Airport?

    Cape Town International Airport provides a selection of well-known car hire facilities for travellers' convenience. Companies such as Avis, Hertz, Budget and Europcar are available, offering a wide range of rental options.

  • How far is Table Mountain from Cape Town International Airport?

    Table Mountain is located approximately 12.4 miles away from Cape Town International Airport, providing a convenient proximity for travellers arriving from London Heathrow. With a relatively short distance between the airport and the iconic mountain, visitors can swiftly continue their journey to witness the breathtaking views and natural beauty that Table Mountain offers.

  • What family services are available at London Heathrow Airport?

    London Heathrow Airport offers a range of family-friendly facilities for travellers flying to Cape Town. Families can take advantage of dedicated play areas where children can burn off some energy before the flight. Additionally, there are baby care facilities, including changing rooms and feeding areas.

  • What can I do while waiting for my flight to Cape Town at London Heathrow Airport?

    At London Heathrow Airport, you can shop, dine, relax in lounges and stay connected with free Wi-Fi while waiting for your Cape Town flight. Overall, London Heathrow Airport provides a wide range of activities to ensure a pleasant and enjoyable wait before your flight to Cape Town.

  • Can I fly directly between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town Airport (CPT)?

    Yes, you can fly directly between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town Airport with British Airways. This tends to take about 11h 30min and is the only airline that flies this route uninterrupted. There are also options for indirect flights, which take a little bit longer but may be a bit cheaper. You can fly with KLM, for example, and transfer in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) before continuing your journey.

  • Can I get through security quickly at Heathrow Airport?

    Yes, when you arrive at Heathrow Airport it is possible to get through security quickly. However, you must book this in advance by at least 24h. The Fast Track Security service is available at all the terminals in the airport, costing approximately £12.50. It’s a great way to avoid the queues and get to the waiting area or your lounge ahead of a long flight.

  • Are there hotels near the airport I can stay at?

    Yes, there are many hotels where you can stay prior to your flight from Heathrow, should you not want to be in a rush for your flight. The direct routes to Cape Town that fly from Heathrow leave from Terminal 3, so you could stay at Hilton Garden Inn, which is conveniently located only a few minutes away from the terminal building.

  • How can I get from Cape Town Airport to the city centre?

    Once you’ve landed at Cape Town Airport, it’s easy to continue your journey with the airport offering a variety of ways to travel. Apart from taxis, which are out the front of the terminal building, you can get a MyCiti bus, which takes about 30min in total and can be located on the ground floor at the front of the main terminal building.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town was £414 for a one-way ticket and £517 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    The Airbus A350-1000 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    There are direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Cape Town, KLM or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Cape Town are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of £764 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £673 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £740 or less one-way and £873 or less round-trip.
  • As a British citizen planning a holiday in Cape Town, you'll be pleased to know that visa requirements are not applicable. British citizens can enjoy the beautiful city without the hassle of obtaining a visa, making it easier to immerse yourself in everything Cape Town has to offer.
  • Upon arriving at Cape Town International Airport from London Heathrow, you can explore various amenities, including indulge in local cuisine at restaurants, relax at airport lounges, or even book transportation to explore the vibrant city of Cape Town.
  • Getting to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for your trip to Cape Town is easy. From the city centre, you can choose public transport such as the Piccadilly Line or the Heathrow Express; whereas, those travelling by car can reach the airport via exit 14 or 15 on the M25.
  • You may also want to check flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) if you live in the south of the UK, as that airport might be more convenient for you. It also offers flights to Cape Town, albeit with one stop, which are of a similar cost.
  • With Cape Town being approximately a 1h 30min trip to Hermanus and a 1h journey to Grotto Bay by car, it serves as a great airport to continue your onward journey, should you be travelling to any of these locations.
  • When you’re waiting for your flight at Heathrow Airport, you can take some time for yourself at one of the many lounges they have. Lounges, like that of Aspire, provide shower facilities, Wi-Fi and a quiet zone for about £25 per person, so you can chill out before takeoff.
  • Should you require assistance with mobility at Heathrow Airport, then you can request this by calling the Assistance Host Area 48h prior to takeoff. On the day of your flight, you can either get assistance from one of the host area reception desks in the check-in zones or arrange for assistance directly from the mode of transport that you arrive in.
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Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Find which airlines fly direct from Heathrow to Cape Town Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +2 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Heathrow to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1616 reviews
7.3Food
7.6Comfort
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

8.0 ExcellentJacob Oluleke, Apr 2024LOS - AMS
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

Mostly fine. Minor delays departing and arriving. Quite a cramped plane, not so much as regards legroom but very narrow seats. Quiet nice food. Non-working USB charger. Flight attendants were helpful but not particularly proactive — one had to work to get their attention (but all was fine once they notice you), very Dutch style:)

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff were fantastic friendly nice they came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The wifi service was really poor I try to use it the service was extremely poor if that could be improved that will go a long way

The food really sucks And they really need to work on entertainment The movie selection is herendous .

Hot, uncomfortable and very rough take off and landing. Very regrettable.

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

The flight attendants on this flight were incredible! One even gave me her own dinner when my special meal order wasn’t transferred due to a flight delay! She insisted and I was so grateful. That is going above and beyond! The issue I had with the flight was with Lufthansa support. I missed my connection due to a flight delay and they wouldn’t rebook online, only in person. This took a lot of time and visits to the airport waiting for a Lufthansa agent to arrive 5 hours later than posted and almost paying full-fare price for the new flights and refusal to add my special meal orders. It made for a challenging journey home and I didn’t feel valued as a customer.

The flight was on time and the crew very professional. Everything went as expected and I will use BA again for this trip.

We paid to have overhead carry-on baggage. When we got to the gate we were told that our carry on bags would need to be checked and go below because the flight was full. Notably we were nowhere near the last people to board and about 30 other passengers also had to check their carry-on bags. Other than that the flight was fine.

Very bad plain although I paid A business class ticket I was stuck in a stiff fixed seat without any entertainment or Wi Fi for 5 hours I will never ever book a flight on British airline.

Self check in Kiosk did not recognize that I had prepaid for my luggage. This caused a 40 minute delay even though I had my British Airways email receipt for the prepaid luggage.

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

Staff were very helpful. The free WiFi for messages was also very useful to keep in touch

Crew was more interested on looking at their phones than welcoming passengers during boarding.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

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Cheapest flights to Cape Town from London found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/9Sat
1 stopSWISS
24h 30mLHR-CPT
£330
29/5Wed
2 stops
37h 35mLHR-CPT
£368
29/5Wed
1 stopLufthansa
26h 30mLHR-CPT
£372
5/6Wed
2 stopsLufthansa
20h 10mLHR-CPT
£394
6/5Mon
2 stopsKenya Airways
23h 25mLHR-CPT
£419
19/6Wed
2 stopsKenya Airways
45h 15mLHR-CPT
£427
10/6Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
15h 00mLHR-CPT
£455
27/10Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
15h 30mLHR-CPT
£474
31/8Sat
1 stopKLM
25h 50mLHR-CPT
£521
25/7Thu
1 stopKLM
25h 10mLHR-CPT
£705

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Last minute flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
21h 15mLHR-CPT
19/5Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
26h 45mCPT-LHR
£587
4/5Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
45h 15mLHR-CPT
21/5Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
30h 20mCPT-LHR
£593
5/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 45mLHR-CPT
12/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 10mCPT-LHR
£628
5/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 45mLHR-CPT
8/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
19h 30mCPT-LHR
£639
2/5Thu
multi-stopKLM
23h 30mLHR-CPT
6/5Mon
multi-stopKLM
18h 15mCPT-LHR
£696
3/5Fri
multi-stopKLM
13h 55mLHR-CPT
19/5Sun
multi-stopKLM
18h 00mCPT-LHR
£759
1/5Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
16h 20mLHR-CPT
15/5Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
24h 25mCPT-LHR
£780
4/5Sat
multi-stopSWISS
21h 30mLHR-CPT
12/5Sun
multi-stopSWISS
48h 35mCPT-LHR
£803
3/5Fri
multi-stopSWISS
45h 15mLHR-CPT
12/5Sun
multi-stopSWISS
48h 35mCPT-LHR
£825
1/5Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
16h 20mLHR-CPT
24/5Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
18h 15mCPT-LHR
£829

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London Heathrow Airport - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)United Kingdom

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Cape Town - London Heathrow Airport

Cabin classes:

£3,464
£1,515
£828