London (LHR) → Cape Town (CPT)
London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport · 5,228 nm (9,682 km) · about 12 h nonstop
Cheapest economy fares, checked daily · 1 day of history
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Economy
last checked 31m agoEtihad Airways · 2 stops · 40h 30m · travel Sep 17
| Checked | Fare | Airline | Stops | Travel | Sold via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | $575 | Etihad Airways | 2 stops | Sep 17 | — | Book ↗ |
Airlines selling the cheapest fares
Which carrier had the lowest fare on each of our checks over the last 90 days.
- Etihad Airways ×1
About this route
London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) is one of the busiest air routes in its market (Africa). It links London Heathrow Airport in United Kingdom with Cape Town International Airport in South Africa. The great-circle distance is about 5,228 nautical miles (6,017 statute miles), so expect roughly 12 hours in the air nonstop.
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