What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Airlines like Qatar Airways and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in about 23h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 50m. London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 9675 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

The most flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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.

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).

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: American Airlines (87%), Finnair (87%), Iberia( 87%).

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 13 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have 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.

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

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

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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,439). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,222). 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?

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between C$ 1,266 and C$ 1,666 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,147 on Lufthansa (6 Dec-21 Dec).

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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 13 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have 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.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?
Airlines like Qatar Airways and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in about 23h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 50m. London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 9675 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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: American Airlines (87%), Finnair (87%), Iberia( 87%).
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,439). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,222). 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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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?

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

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between C$ 1,266 and C$ 1,666 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,147 on Lufthansa (6 Dec-21 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

The most flights from LHR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

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London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between C$ 1,266 and C$ 1,666 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,147 on Lufthansa (6 Dec-21 Dec).