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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
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 November, booked 89 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 14 February 2026.
Tue 3/309:00
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/320:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2£508
Thu 5/309:00
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/320:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2£509
Thu 5/313:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/320:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2£511
Wed 18/309:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/308:45
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£520
Mon 9/315:20
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/318:40
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£521
Thu 28/513:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 18/621:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2£523
Tue 19/514:15
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/506:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£528
Thu 12/313:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/320:15
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2£533
Wed 18/309:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Mon 23/318:40
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 11/2£535
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 14 February 2026.
Thu 28/515:25
CPT
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LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 18/621:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/2£521
Tue 12/522:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
SWISS
Tue 26/506:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 13/2£536
Wed 4/309:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/308:45
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£561
Mon 1/617:25
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops24h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 15/621:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/2£550
Fri 6/309:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/308:45
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£568
Thu 7/513:50
CPT
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LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2£591
Sat 2/513:50
CPT
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LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 18/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2£591
Thu 19/309:00
CPT
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LHR
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 19/421:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2£604
Thu 5/313:50
CPT
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LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/320:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2£605
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 14 February 2026.
Sun 17/518:50
CPT
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LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Sun 14/622:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 14/2£671
Mon 1/618:50
CPT
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LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Mon 15/622:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 13/2£682
Sun 24/518:50
CPT
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LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Sun 14/622:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 14/2£683
Mon 18/518:50
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Mon 26/1022:20
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 10/2£686
Sun 17/518:50
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Wed 28/1022:20
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 10/2£690
Tue 12/518:50
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Tue 16/622:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 14/2£692
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow. Data last updated 14 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 19/209:30
CPT
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LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/318:40
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£618
Mon 23/214:25
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops27h 05m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop26h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2£666
Tue 24/213:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/320:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2£613
Tue 24/207:20
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop34h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop26h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2£616
Tue 24/207:20
CPT
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LHR
1 stop34h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 4/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2£648
Tue 24/207:20
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop34h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 12/418:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 13/2£651
Tue 24/207:20
CPT
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LHR
2 stops50h 40m
Kenya Airways
Mon 2/317:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2£656
Tue 24/209:30
CPT
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LHR
2 stops24h 35m
SWISS
Mon 2/320:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 10/2£670
Tue 24/213:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/320:15
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2£678
Tue 24/209:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Mon 2/317:30
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/2£680
Tue 24/213:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 11/421:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2£685
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 14 February 2026.
Mon 15/616:35
CPT
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LHR
1 stop18h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2£268
Mon 20/416:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2£274
Tue 5/516:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2£276
Thu 19/318:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop21h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 13/2£277
Thu 14/516:35
CPT
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LHR
1 stop18h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/2£278
Mon 11/516:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2£280
Sat 11/713:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop32h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 13/2£282
Tue 28/418:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop21h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 11/2£283
Sat 7/313:40
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop32h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 10/2£283
Thu 11/622:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 13/2£284
Tue 2/616:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/2£285
Wed 29/416:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2£285
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 14 February 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 14 February 2026.
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Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Thu 28/5
15:25-07:00
1 stop16h 35m
London Heathrow
Thu 18/6
21:00-13:00
1 stop15h 00m
£521
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/5
22:25-13:00
1 stop15h 35m
London Heathrow
Tue 26/5
06:00-20:55
1 stop13h 55m
£536
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/6
17:25-17:00
2 stops24h 35m
London Heathrow
Mon 15/6
21:00-13:00
1 stop15h 00m
£550
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/3
09:25-21:40
1 stop14h 15m
London Heathrow
Sun 22/3
08:45-07:40
1 stop20h 55m
£561
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/3
09:25-21:40
1 stop14h 15m
London Heathrow
Sun 22/3
08:45-07:40
1 stop20h 55m
£568
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
£591
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/5
13:50-07:00
1 stop18h 10m
London Heathrow
Mon 18/5
21:00-14:35
1 stop16h 35m
£591
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/3
09:00-06:35
2 stops23h 35m
London Heathrow
Sun 19/4
21:00-14:35
1 stop16h 35m
£604
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/3
13:50-06:35
1 stop18h 45m
London Heathrow
Sun 22/3
20:15-13:45
1 stop15h 30m
£605
Cape TownLondon
CPT - LHR
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Tue 28/4
18:25-14:25
1 stop21h 00m
£283
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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 6 February 2026.
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 89 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 £371). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £568). 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 14 February 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
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 14 February 2026.
The most flights from CPT to LHR are scheduled on a Saturday (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 4% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 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?
Tuesday 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.
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 38% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £539.
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 Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 19m.
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 Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 46m.
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 14 February 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
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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 11 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 35m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or SWISS 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 KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £420 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and SWISS, starting at £462 and £465 round-trip. KLM is currently priced 34% 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 £196 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from £263 and Emirates from £272 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: Scandinavian Airlines (97%), China Eastern (97%), Delta (97%).
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 £1,431, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £313. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £340 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 £371). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £568). 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 14 February 2026.
Browse through other flights departing from Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 February 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 14 February 2026.
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