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
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 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
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 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
Wed 29/723:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop34h 45m
KLM
Sat 22/814:45
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 40m
KLM
Deal found 26/6£645
Sat 26/913:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 50m
Emirates
Thu 19/1120:20
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 23/6£668
Thu 16/720:00
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop21h 10m
Emirates
Thu 23/719:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 26/6£674
Fri 24/712:20
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops20h 35m
SWISS
Sun 30/820:05
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops43h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 22/6£680
Thu 10/922:35
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops19h 00m
SWISS
Wed 4/1114:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 26/6£706
Wed 22/718:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop21h 00m
Emirates
Mon 3/816:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop17h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 25/6£747
Tue 3/1114:15
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops19h 50m
SWISS
Wed 4/1114:25
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops18h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 22/6£756
Tue 4/812:20
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops20h 35m
SWISS
Wed 19/814:25
LHR
-
CPT
3 stops22h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 26/6£778
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 27 June 2026.
Mon 19/1023:45
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 24/1018:55
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/6£610
Fri 11/1222:00
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 16/1221:00
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/6£625
Thu 5/1119:35
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 24/1122:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/6£668
Tue 27/1019:35
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 3/1122:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/6£703
Wed 29/718:50
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Sat 22/822:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 26/6£713
Thu 23/718:50
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Thu 13/822:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 26/6£757
Wed 8/718:50
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Thu 29/1022:20
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 25/6£763
Tue 27/1018:55
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 00m
British Airways
Sat 31/1022:20
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 25/6£768
Wed 8/718:50
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Tue 27/1022:20
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 25/6£772
Sat 18/718:50
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Sat 29/822:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 26/6£781
Thu 19/1119:35
CPT
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 30/1122:30
LHR
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 22/6£793
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow. Data last updated 27 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 3/718:00
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/920:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6£623
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 5/717:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 23/313:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/6£614
Sun 5/717:55
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop24h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 22/308:45
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/6£620
Sun 5/720:00
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop21h 10m
Emirates
Sat 25/716:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop24h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 25/6£639
Sun 5/723:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 20m
KLM
Mon 22/320:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop24h 15m
KLM
Deal found 26/6£646
Tue 7/718:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop22h 45m
Emirates
Tue 28/716:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop24h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 25/6£641
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 27 June 2026.
Thu 2/714:00
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6£279
Tue 8/913:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop25h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/6£281
Tue 25/820:00
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop36h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 24/6£282
Wed 8/713:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/6£283
Thu 30/713:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/6£284
Mon 27/713:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/6£285
Fri 10/713:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/6£285
Thu 9/713:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/6£286
Wed 15/719:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/6£287
Sun 4/1013:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop25h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/6£288
Wed 22/719:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/6£289
Mon 13/713:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/6£289
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.
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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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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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Heathrow
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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?
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?
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 27 June 2026.
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).
How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 172 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to London flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% 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 46% 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.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £609.
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: 14h 39m.
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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 24m.
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.
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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 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 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.
Explore flights to Heathrow departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 June 2026.
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.
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