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

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £487.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 41m.

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

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% 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?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 09m.

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 24h 35m. Fly via SWISS 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 £350 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at £380 and £425 round-trip. SWISS is currently priced 43% 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 £272 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from £286 and Turkish Airlines from £287 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport

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).

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.

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).

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 £1,670, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £374. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £474 for that flight.

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 (97%), Finnair (97%), Iberia (97%).

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

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.

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

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.

£263+ Cheap Flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport

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

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow

Round-trip from	£497
One-way from	£263
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£583
Good round-trip deal	£582 or less
Good one-way deal	£452 or less

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4/11-16/11
2 total stops
39h 25m total
Cape Town to London

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4/11
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15h 25m total
Cape Town to London

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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 2 October 2025.

Tue 4/1109:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1120:05LHR - CPT

1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10£497

Mon 27/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Fri 5/1211:30LHR - CPT

1 stop21h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 30/9£500

Thu 30/1018:45CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/1112:05LHR - CPT

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10£502

Mon 27/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1120:05LHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9£505

Mon 27/1023:35CPT - LHR

2 stops21h 05mSWISS

Thu 4/1213:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Deal found 30/9£506

Tue 28/1009:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Thu 4/1213:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Deal found 30/9£507

Sun 26/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Sat 6/1215:30LHR - CPT

1 stop17h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 30/9£508

Thu 20/1119:50CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Wed 3/1217:10LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Deal found 1/10£509

Tue 28/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1118:40LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10£510

Tue 28/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1112:05LHR - CPT

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9£512

Tue 4/1114:15CPT - LHR

2 stops19h 50mSWISS

Sun 16/1109:00LHR - CPT

1 stop35h 05mSWISS

Deal found 1/10£514

Sun 26/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1113:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10£514

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 2 October 2025.

Tue 28/1009:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Thu 4/1213:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Deal found 30/9£507

Sun 26/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1106:00LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10£522

Mon 10/1122:10CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 19/1121:15LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/9£592

Mon 27/1014:35CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/1120:15LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/9£627

Wed 22/1013:05CPT - LHR

1 stop26h 20mEmirates

Sun 9/1113:40LHR - CPT

1 stop20h 00mEmirates

Deal found 1/10£628

Fri 14/1109:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Fri 21/1120:05LHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Deal found 30/9£540

Tue 28/1009:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Fri 5/1220:05LHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Deal found 30/9£547

Fri 24/1015:20CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways

Tue 2/1222:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/9£609

Tue 28/1015:20CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways

Wed 3/1218:25LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/9£609

Mon 27/1023:35CPT - LHR

2 stops21h 05mSWISS

Thu 4/1212:05LHR - CPT

2 stops17h 35mSWISS

Deal found 30/9£556

Sun 26/1009:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Fri 5/1220:05LHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Deal found 30/9£564

Sun 26/1009:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Sat 6/1209:00LHR - CPT

2 stops20h 40mSWISS

Deal found 30/9£603

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 2 October 2025.

Thu 20/1122:10CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 3/1222:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/9£556

Wed 19/1118:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Thu 27/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/9£564

Wed 19/1120:35CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Tue 25/1118:25LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/9£565

Mon 10/1122:10CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 19/1120:40LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/9£610

Mon 24/1122:10CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Sun 7/1222:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 1/10£623

Tue 4/1118:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Thu 27/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/9£627

Mon 3/1118:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 3/1222:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/9£630

Sat 15/1119:00CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Sat 22/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 1/10£635

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow. Data last updated 2 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 26/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Sat 6/1215:30LHR - CPT

1 stop17h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 30/9£508

Mon 27/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Fri 5/1211:30LHR - CPT

1 stop21h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 30/9£500

Mon 27/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1120:05LHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9£505

Mon 27/1023:35CPT - LHR

2 stops21h 05mSWISS

Thu 4/1213:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Deal found 30/9£506

Mon 27/1023:35CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mSWISS

Mon 3/1120:05LHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Deal found 29/9£511

Tue 28/1009:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Thu 4/1213:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Deal found 30/9£507

Tue 28/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1118:40LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10£510

Thu 30/1019:50CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Mon 10/1120:05LHR - CPT

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Deal found 1/10£502

Mon 3/1109:30CPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mSWISS

Thu 27/1113:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Deal found 29/9£505

Tue 4/1109:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1120:05LHR - CPT

1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10£497

Tue 4/1109:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1113:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/9£504

Wed 12/1109:00CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Wed 19/1118:40LHR - CPT

2 stops20h 05mSWISS

Deal found 29/9£509

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 2 October 2025.

Tue 4/1109:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 29/9£263

Sun 26/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 29/9£268

Tue 28/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 30/9£269

Mon 27/1009:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 29/9£272

Wed 21/109:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 29/9£274

Mon 6/1008:40CPT - LHR

1 stop24h 15mSWISS

Deal found 29/9£276

Wed 5/1109:30CPT - LHR

1 stop24h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 1/10£278

Tue 21/1018:25CPT - LHR

1 stop22h 45mEmirates

Deal found 30/9£280

Wed 8/1016:35CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/9£281

Thu 13/1117:15CPT - LHR

1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/9£282

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

09:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/12

13:45-07:30

1 stop15h 45m

£507

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

06:00-22:05

1 stop14h 05m

£522

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

09:00-21:40

1 stop14h 40m

London Heathrow

Fri 21/11

20:05-07:30

1 stop33h 25m

£540

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

09:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/12

20:05-07:30

1 stop33h 25m

£547

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

23:35-18:40

2 stops21h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/12

12:05-07:40

2 stops17h 35m

£556

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

09:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/12

20:05-07:30

1 stop33h 25m

£564

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

22:10-08:10

Nonstop12h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

21:15-14:35

1 stop15h 20m

£592

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

09:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

09:00-07:40

2 stops20h 40m

£603

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/10

15:20-05:35

1 stop15h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/12

22:20-12:10

Nonstop11h 50m

£609

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

15:20-04:55

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

18:25-08:05

Nonstop11h 40m

£609

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Heathrow

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

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 £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.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% 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?

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. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,359 reviews

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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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,359 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,359 reviews

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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.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,754 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,359 reviews

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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.

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

665 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,359 reviews

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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.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,443 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,359 reviews

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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.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,413 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,359 reviews

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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

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 4 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 24h 35m. Fly via SWISS 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 £350 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at £380 and £425 round-trip. SWISS is currently priced 43% 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 £272 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from £286 and Turkish Airlines from £287 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: American Airlines (97%), Finnair (97%), Iberia (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 £1,670, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £374. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £474 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 £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.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to Heathrow

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£350	Average£530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£380	Average£575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£425	Average£552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£489	Average£628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£527	Average£640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£549	Average£613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£557	Average£588	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£578	Average£684	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£595	Average£676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from £263

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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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