Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from £279

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in October or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 27 June 2026.

Wed 22/712:20
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops20h 35m
SWISS
Fri 4/920:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 26/6£582
Thu 23/717:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Thu 13/818:30
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/6£586
Mon 23/1113:40
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 30m
Emirates
Thu 26/1109:10
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop24h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 27/6£599
Sat 18/723:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 00m
KLM
Sat 29/818:35
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
KLM
Deal found 25/6£600
Fri 18/907:40
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/906:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£600
Thu 23/723:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop33h 25m
KLM
Thu 13/819:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
KLM
Deal found 26/6£603
Wed 22/713:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop30h 25m
Emirates
Fri 4/916:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop17h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 26/6£604
Tue 4/813:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop26h 10m
Emirates
Tue 25/814:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 25/6£604
Mon 27/713:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop26h 10m
Emirates
Fri 14/819:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 24/6£605
Sat 18/717:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 8/918:30
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops17h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/6£606
Sun 5/717:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop24h 45m
Lufthansa
Wed 24/308:45
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/6£607
Sun 26/717:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 18/820:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops36h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/6£608

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 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£582

One-way from

£279

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£782

Good round-trip deal

£876 or less

Good one-way deal

£507 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 22/7-4/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Cape Town to London
2/7
  • 2/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Cape Town to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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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 27 June 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/7

12:20-07:55

2 stops20h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 4/9

20:05-20:55

1 stop23h 50m

£582

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/7

23:15-09:00

1 stop34h 45m

London Heathrow

Sat 22/8

14:45-21:25

1 stop29h 40m

£645
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

13:15-07:05

1 stop18h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 19/11

20:20-16:45

1 stop18h 25m

£668

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/7

20:00-16:10

1 stop21h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 23/7

19:50-16:40

1 stop19h 50m

£674

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

12:20-07:55

2 stops20h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 30/8

20:05-16:45

2 stops43h 40m

£680

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

22:35-16:35

2 stops19h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

14:25-10:50

2 stops18h 25m

£706

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/7

18:25-14:25

1 stop21h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 3/8

16:50-11:30

1 stop17h 40m

£747

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

14:15-08:05

2 stops19h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

14:25-10:50

2 stops18h 25m

£756

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

12:20-07:55

2 stops20h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/8

14:25-13:25

3 stops22h 00m

£778
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

16:35-16:40

1 stop25h 05m

£329

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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?

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 69 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of £624). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £782). 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 27 June 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?

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 27 June 2026.
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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Heathrow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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. 8 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 18h 50m. Fly via SWISS, KLM, or Emirates 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 Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £326 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and SWISS, starting at £497 and £532 round-trip. Lufthansa is currently priced 52% 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 £138 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from £275 and Qatar Airways from £280 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 (100%), China Eastern (100%), Delta (100%).

  • 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 £1,087, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £386. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £443 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of £624). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £782). 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 8 airlines flying from Cape Town to Heathrow

Discover the top 8 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 27 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£326Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£497Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£532Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£562Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£568Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£568Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£596Average£803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£606Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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