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
1 adult
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

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.

Round-trip from

£481

One-way from

£265

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£591

Good round-trip deal

£621 or less

Good one-way deal

£450 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/11-4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • Cape Town to London
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 17/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 05m total
  • Cape Town to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£50 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow.

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Cape Town

Fly to

Heathrow

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

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport

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.

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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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 flights from Cape Town to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Heathrow.

  • 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.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to Heathrow

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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£355Average£533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£399Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£445Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£500Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£546Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£562Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£569Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£590Average£697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£604Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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