Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 17m.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £459.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

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 £328 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at £378 and £408 round-trip. SWISS is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport

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The most flights from CPT to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport is generally £1,545, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £445. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £539 for that flight.

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

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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 (95%), Finnair (95%), Iberia (95%).

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

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Before booking your flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Emirates or Ethiopian Air.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

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Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to London Heathrow Airport.

Question 16

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

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Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 55 days in advance to save up to 14% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 55 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £625, or £706 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to London Heathrow Airport. Flights to London Heathrow Airport from Cape Town in November are about £585 on average during November, but can be found for as low as £287.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

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 4 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. 9 airlines have flights to London Heathrow from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Heathrow?

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Heathrow?

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When you search for this flight from Cape Town to Heathrow, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Heathrow?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Cape Town to Heathrow by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Heathrow with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Heathrow from Cape Town? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Heathrow become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£553
One-way from	£271
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£704
Good round-trip deal	£559 or less
Good one-way deal	£456 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£328	Average£491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£378	Average£574	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£408	Average£535	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£486	Average£628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£523	Average£609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£524	Average£594	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£553	Average£584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£576	Average£678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£591	Average£667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from £271

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in November or February, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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