Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from £265
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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
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 11 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 17 November 2025.
Thu 27/1115:25CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11£481
Mon 17/1109:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Mon 1/1210:30LHR - CPT
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 15/11£486
Thu 27/1109:30CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 35mSWISS
Thu 4/1213:45LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mSWISS
Deal found 16/11£504
Mon 1/1223:35CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mSWISS
Tue 2/1220:05LHR - CPT
1 stop36h 50mSWISS
Deal found 16/11£511
Fri 28/1109:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Fri 5/1220:05LHR - CPT
1 stop33h 25mSWISS
Deal found 15/11£512
Sat 27/1220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 21/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11£521
Wed 10/1209:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Wed 21/118:40LHR - CPT
2 stops17h 55mSWISS
Deal found 16/11£526
Thu 27/1123:10CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1208:40LHR - CPT
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11£540
Sun 16/1109:00CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 05mSWISS
Mon 1/1220:05LHR - CPT
1 stop33h 25mSWISS
Deal found 15/11£540
Thu 27/1123:10CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 4/1222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11£543
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 17 November 2025.
Mon 1/1223:35CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mSWISS
Tue 2/1220:05LHR - CPT
1 stop36h 50mSWISS
Deal found 16/11£511
Wed 10/1207:55CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11£576
Mon 20/416:40CPT - LHR
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/511:10LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/11£586
Thu 19/315:25CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/421:00LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11£599
Wed 10/1220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 21/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11£616
Wed 10/1215:20CPT - LHR
2 stops33h 35mLufthansa
Wed 21/113:50LHR - CPT
2 stops19h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 16/11£626
Sun 15/218:25CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 22/218:30LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/11£646
Wed 10/1209:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Wed 21/118:40LHR - CPT
2 stops17h 55mSWISS
Deal found 16/11£526
Sun 26/416:40CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/522:35LHR - CPT
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/11£619
Tue 28/409:00CPT - LHR
2 stops23h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/521:00LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11£646
Wed 24/1209:00CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 05mSWISS
Mon 12/120:05LHR - CPT
1 stop33h 25mSWISS
Deal found 16/11£636
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 17 November 2025.
Sat 27/1220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 21/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11£521
Sun 15/220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 24/222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11£537
Thu 27/1123:10CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 4/1222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11£543
Mon 1/1220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 28/222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/11£547
Tue 3/220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 17/322:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11£575
Sat 14/220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 21/222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/11£600
Fri 6/220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 1/322:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11£607
Wed 10/1220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 21/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11£616
Tue 23/1220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 31/1222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11£653
Fri 19/1220:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 15/122:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11£656
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow. Data last updated 17 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 22/1107:55CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 30mAir France
Wed 10/1208:55LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 55mAir France
Deal found 15/11£696
Sat 22/1108:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 50mKLM
Wed 10/1208:40LHR - CPT
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 15/11£713
Mon 24/1123:45CPT - LHR
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1211:30LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£562
Mon 24/1120:50CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 7/1222:30LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/11£584
Mon 24/1123:45CPT - LHR
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Sun 7/1206:30LHR - CPT
2 stops25h 15mKLM
Deal found 16/11£615
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 17 November 2025.
Wed 17/1209:00CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 05mSWISS
Deal found 16/11£265
Fri 6/318:30CPT - LHR
1 stop38h 40mEmirates
Deal found 15/11£284
Wed 14/106:05CPT - LHR
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£285
Sun 7/1209:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 15/11£288
Thu 27/1109:30CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 35mSWISS
Deal found 15/11£291
Mon 23/217:15CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/11£295
Mon 8/1215:20CPT - LHR
2 stops33h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 16/11£301
Thu 27/1109:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 15/11£302
Fri 1/513:05CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 20mEmirates
Deal found 16/11£303
Tue 2/1221:05CPT - LHR
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11£304
Sat 7/215:55CPT - LHR
2 stops33h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 16/11£308
Cheap 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 17 November 2025.
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 17 November 2025.
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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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/12
23:35-13:00
1 stop15h 25m
London Heathrow
Tue 2/12
20:05-10:55
1 stop36h 50m
£511
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/12
09:00-21:40
1 stop14h 40m
London Heathrow
Wed 21/1
18:40-14:35
2 stops17h 55m
£526
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/12
07:55-21:25
1 stop15h 30m
London Heathrow
Wed 21/1
22:30-12:05
Nonstop11h 35m
£576
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Mon 20/4
16:40-15:20
1 stop23h 40m
London Heathrow
Fri 1/5
11:10-11:50
1 stop23h 40m
£586
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/3
15:25-06:35
1 stop17h 10m
London Heathrow
Wed 1/4
21:00-13:00
1 stop15h 00m
£599
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/12
20:50-06:50
Nonstop12h 00m
London Heathrow
Wed 21/1
22:30-12:05
Nonstop11h 35m
£616
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Sun 26/4
16:40-09:35
1 stop17h 55m
London Heathrow
Tue 12/5
22:35-11:50
1 stop36h 15m
£619
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/12
15:20-22:55
2 stops33h 35m
London Heathrow
Wed 21/1
13:50-11:40
2 stops19h 50m
£626
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Wed 24/12
09:00-08:05
1 stop25h 05m
London Heathrow
Mon 12/1
20:05-07:30
1 stop33h 25m
£636
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Sun 15/2
18:25-07:25
1 stop15h 00m
London Heathrow
Sun 22/2
18:30-12:40
1 stop16h 10m
£646
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Heathrow
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Cheapflights Insights
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 14 November 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 11 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of £304). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £589). 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 17 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 17 November 2025.
The most flights from CPT to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (15 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 4% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 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 Wednesday 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 07m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 07m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 40m.
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 17 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Related info for your journey
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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 15h 25m. Fly via SWISS or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport are separated by a distance of 6012 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 £355 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at £399 and £445 round-trip. SWISS is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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: American Airlines (94%), British Airways (94%), Finnair (92%).
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 £1,404, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £319. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £482 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of £304). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £589). 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 17 November 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 November 2025.
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 17 November 2025.
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