Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from £268
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in February or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 January 2026.
Wed 31/1209:00CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 05mSWISS
Tue 13/112:05LHR - CPT
1 stop17h 25mSWISS
Deal found 30/12£583
Wed 31/1219:15CPT - LHR
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/120:25LHR - CPT
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12£670
Wed 31/1218:45CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/113:45LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12£759
Wed 31/1223:45CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 20mKLM
Sun 4/108:40LHR - CPT
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 31/12£1,022
Wed 31/1220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 13/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/12£1,812
Best flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 January 2026.
Wed 21/114:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/12£513
Fri 6/213:40CPT - LHR
1 stop26h 10mEmirates
Tue 10/222:00LHR - CPT
1 stop35h 40mEmirates
Deal found 31/12£600
Sun 17/523:15CPT - LHR
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/617:35LHR - CPT
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12£646
Thu 7/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 11/511:45LHR - CPT
3 stops24h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 31/12£691
Mon 9/214:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/12£551
Thu 7/513:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/521:00LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12£560
Mon 26/114:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 30/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/12£567
Mon 1/614:35CPT - LHR
1 stop27h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 15/621:00LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/12£571
Tue 3/213:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/12£620
Direct flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to Heathrow based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 1 January 2026.
Tue 27/120:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 3/222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/12£609
Thu 22/123:10CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 4/222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/12£612
Thu 15/123:10CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 22/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/12£635
Thu 15/123:10CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 2/222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/12£638
Mon 9/220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 22/222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/12£642
Mon 9/220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 16/222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/12£649
Wed 4/320:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/322:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/12£652
Wed 28/120:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 18/222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/12£690
Thu 26/223:10CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 17/322:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/12£693
Thu 11/618:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 22/622:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£699
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow. Data last updated 1 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 20/115:25CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12£549
Wed 21/114:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12£511
Tue 27/113:50CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12£542
Tue 27/106:00CPT - LHR
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/218:40LHR - CPT
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£547
Tue 27/106:05CPT - LHR
2 stops18h 50mLufthansa
Tue 3/220:15LHR - CPT
2 stops37h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 30/12£557
Tue 27/115:55CPT - LHR
2 stops18h 10mSWISS
Tue 3/218:40LHR - CPT
2 stops17h 55mSWISS
Deal found 30/12£559
Wed 28/109:25CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Wed 18/218:40LHR - CPT
2 stops17h 55mSWISS
Deal found 30/12£516
Wed 28/115:20CPT - LHR
2 stops18h 25mLufthansa
Wed 18/217:30LHR - CPT
2 stops19h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 30/12£519
One-way flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Heathrow. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 1 January 2026.
Tue 28/416:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12£268
Mon 9/317:15CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/12£270
Tue 10/217:15CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/12£280
Tue 27/117:15CPT - LHR
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12£281
Wed 28/117:15CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/12£282
Thu 15/113:40CPT - LHR
1 stop28h 30mEmirates
Deal found 30/12£282
Wed 4/209:25CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Deal found 31/12£285
Mon 11/516:35CPT - LHR
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12£286
Tue 24/313:40CPT - LHR
1 stop30h 00mEmirates
Deal found 31/12£288
Mon 23/213:40CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Deal found 31/12£288
Tue 17/317:15CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12£289
Mon 9/217:15CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/12£290
Find flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 1 January 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Heathrow that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 1 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.
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Cape Town
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Heathrow
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Wed 21/1
14:35-06:35
1 stop18h 00m
London Heathrow
Mon 26/1
20:15-14:35
1 stop16h 20m
£513
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/2
14:35-06:35
1 stop18h 00m
London Heathrow
Mon 16/2
20:15-13:00
1 stop14h 45m
£551
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Thu 7/5
13:50-07:00
1 stop18h 10m
London Heathrow
Mon 11/5
21:00-13:00
1 stop15h 00m
£560
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Mon 26/1
14:35-06:35
1 stop18h 00m
London Heathrow
Fri 30/1
20:15-13:00
1 stop14h 45m
£567
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/6
14:35-17:00
1 stop27h 25m
London Heathrow
Mon 15/6
21:00-13:00
1 stop15h 00m
£571
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/2
13:40-13:50
1 stop26h 10m
London Heathrow
Tue 10/2
22:00-11:40
1 stop35h 40m
£600
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/2
13:50-06:35
1 stop18h 45m
London Heathrow
Sat 7/2
20:15-13:00
1 stop14h 45m
£620
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Sun 17/5
23:15-10:45
1 stop36h 30m
London Heathrow
Sun 14/6
17:35-21:25
2 stops26h 50m
£646
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Thu 7/5
14:30-16:15
2 stops26h 45m
London Heathrow
Mon 11/5
11:45-13:40
3 stops24h 55m
£691
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/3
17:15-16:10
1 stop24h 55m
£299
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Heathrow
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of £305). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £577). 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 CPT to LHR?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 January 2026.
When flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Heathrow. 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 1 January 2026.
The most flights from CPT to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?
About 5% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to London flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday 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 Cape Town to London flights?
Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heathrow. Reviews last updated 1 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Heathrow. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow?
For a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 12 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. 9 airlines have flights to London Heathrow from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in 18h. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport are separated by a distance of 6012 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £330 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at £391 and £426 round-trip. SWISS is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £199 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Atlantic from £263 and Turkish Airlines from £266 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport on time: WestJet (94%), Iberia (89%), American Airlines (88%).
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
While on average a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport is generally £1,525, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £430. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £476 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Heathrow?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow 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 Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of £305). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £577). 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.
Explore flights to Heathrow departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 1 January 2026.
Browse through other flights departing from Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 1 January 2026.
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Heathrow. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 1 January 2026.
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