Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from £287
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
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 17 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday
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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 8 November 2026.
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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 8 November 2026.
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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 8 November 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow. Data last updated 8 November 2026 and is based on user searches.
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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 8 November 2026.
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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 8 November 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 8 November 2026.
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Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Tue 1/12
07:20-15:30
1 stop34h 10m
London Heathrow
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£326
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/1
18:10-06:40
2 stops38h 30m
London Heathrow
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£337
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Mon 30/11
00:55-21:05
1 stop22h 10m
London Heathrow
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£343
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Mon 30/11
18:25-06:40
2 stops38h 15m
London Heathrow
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£347
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/11
06:05-14:30
2 stops34h 25m
London Heathrow
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£350
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Wed 18/11
18:25-12:05
2 stops43h 40m
London Heathrow
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£350
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Mon 30/11
18:30-18:20
1 stop25h 50m
London Heathrow
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£354
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Mon 21/12
20:20-13:00
1 stop18h 40m
London Heathrow
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£382
Fastest return journey
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/11
21:00-06:50
Nonstop11h 50m
London Heathrow
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£398
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CPTLHR
Cape Town Intl
Mon 30/11
20:35-06:35
Nonstop12h 00m
London Heathrow
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£515
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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 16 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 £629). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £790). 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 8 November 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between £589 and £766 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £552 on Lufthansa (9 Feb–9 Mar).
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 8 November 2026.
The most flights from CPT to LHR are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 162 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 in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday 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 50% 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.
Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £598.
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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 06m.
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 39m.
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 8 November 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air 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 11 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 45m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, SWISS, 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 £322 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, starting at £556 and £572 round-trip. Lufthansa is currently priced 53% 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 £165 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £277 and Emirates from £281 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 (88%), China Eastern (88%), Delta (88%).
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 £610, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £334. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £553 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 £629). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £790). 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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