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R3 046+ Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport

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LHR — CPT
Dec 21 — Dec 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Heathrow

Discover essential information about flights departing from Heathrow, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Heathrow airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

Cheapest airline

Ryanair

Good round-trip deal

R2 395 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 117 or less
On average, Ryanair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from London Heathrow (avg. price of R1 347).
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow
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Mon 2/320:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/323:00JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R11 288
Tue 20/18:50LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 30/19:50JNB - LHR
1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/11R11 305
Wed 4/322:00LHR - JNB
1 stop31h 10mEgyptair
Wed 11/321:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 20/11R11 340
Tue 2/1218:40LHR - JNB
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Tue 16/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R11 357
Sat 17/113:50LHR - JNB
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Thu 19/210:10JNB - LHR
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Sun 28/126:30LHR - JNB
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1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
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Sun 7/1210:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R11 426
Thu 7/56:00LHR - CPT
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Thu 21/518:05CPT - LHR
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Deal found 21/11R11 443
Sat 27/1217:10LHR - JNB
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Sun 7/1210:10JNB - LHR
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Deal found 19/11R11 460
Fri 5/1215:30LHR - JNB
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Sun 7/1210:10JNB - LHR
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Find flights departing from Heathrow that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 21 November 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 23/1

20:25-22:05

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-13:50

1 stop15h 51m

R11 942

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

14:25-10:30

2 stops18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

20:15-8:05

1 stop13h 50m

R12 733

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

22:00-7:25

Nonstop11h 25m

R12 837

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 24/4

9:30-8:20

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

9:50-12:45

1 stop27h 55m

R12 854

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

18:30-7:35

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:35-4:55

Nonstop11h 20m

R12 854

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:35-4:55

Nonstop11h 20m

R12 974

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 4/12

8:40-6:10

1 stop19h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

7:55-21:25

1 stop15h 30m

R13 284

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 13/1

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

14:30-6:35

1 stop18h 05m

R13 783

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 15/1

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

14:30-6:35

1 stop18h 05m

R13 783

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

21:30-15:25

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:35-4:55

Nonstop11h 20m

R13 852

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow

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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Heathrow including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport (average of R10 978). Flying from London Heathrow Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of R16 691). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from London Heathrow Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday at midday when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport?

When flying from London Heathrow Airport check dates and pricing for the following: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, SWISS, Kenya Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

British Airways
British Airways
From R1 421
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 106
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R11 459
KLM
KLM
From R2 602

What are popular destinations to fly to from London Heathrow Airport?

From London Heathrow Airport you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New York (2 006 flights per day), Paris (837 flights per day) and Madrid (425 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R13 627
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R9 816
Kigali Intl
Kigali Intl
From R9 282
Zurich
Zurich
From R1 589

What is the cheapest place to fly to from London Heathrow Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from London Heathrow Airport is Barcelona-El Prat, with prices starting at R1 007. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Barcelona-El Prat
Barcelona-El Prat
From R1 007
Dublin
Dublin
From R1 226
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam Schiphol
From R1 357
Paris
Paris
From R1 462

Airline reviews for flights from Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Heathrow. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Heathrow. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving London Heathrow Airport, such as KLM, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 414 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 414 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 414 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 788 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 414 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
674 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 414 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
287 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 414 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 533 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 414 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Heathrow. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from London Heathrow Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from London Heathrow Airport for the current month are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Mumbai, Ahmedabad. While Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Mumbai, Ahmedabad are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of London Heathrow Airport for as low as R1 007 to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R11 875 to fly from London Heathrow Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, British Airways, Vueling, and Air France have been found to have the cheapest prices from London Heathrow Airport. Here are some options available: British Airways flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Dyce (R1 421). Vueling flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona-El Prat (R1 448). Air France flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle (R1 829).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from London Heathrow Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from London Heathrow Airport are below:
    London Heathrow to Split from R7 744
    London Heathrow to Geneva from R11 123
    London Heathrow to Olbia from R11 611
    London Heathrow to Madrid from R16 320

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from London Heathrow Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from London Heathrow Airport to anywhere, put Johannesburg on your list as prices start at R88 671 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport?

    November is currently the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from London Heathrow Airport?

    Check out the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to embark to:
    Travel from London to Johannesburg from R9 292 round trip
    Travel from London to Durban from R11 168 round trip
    Travel from London to Cape Town from R11 701 round trip
    Travel from London to Sun City Resort from R17 810 round trip

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