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R2 687+ Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport

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LHR — CPT
Mar 7 — Mar 141
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 5 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

Ryanair

Good round-trip deal

R1 711 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 456 or less
On average, Ryanair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from London Heathrow (avg. price of R1 160).
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow
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Thu 19/213:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/2R9 660
Tue 3/313:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2R9 692
Thu 12/313:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2R9 708
Thu 19/213:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/2R9 724
Tue 28/417:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2R9 756
Tue 24/213:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/2R9 772
Tue 24/26:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Tue 17/323:59
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 51m
KLM
Deal found 4/2R9 788
Sun 22/220:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 50m
RwandAir
Mon 2/316:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/2R9 820
Tue 3/36:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Tue 17/323:59
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 51m
KLM
Deal found 4/2R9 836
Thu 19/220:00
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops16h 20m
RwandAir
Sun 8/316:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 3/2R9 868
Sun 22/220:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 50m
RwandAir
Mon 2/33:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop29h 10m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/2R9 884
Fri 6/314:00
LHR
-
DUR
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/310:20
DUR
-
LHR
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R10 892

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Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

6:30-22:05

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

R9 788

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

17:35-12:10

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:20-13:45

1 stop20h 25m

R9 916

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

17:15-9:20

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

8:45-22:40

1 stop14h 55m

R10 284

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 6/5

21:45-8:20

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

9:50-12:45

1 stop27h 55m

R10 316

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 14/5

17:10-21:20

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

23:15-20:55

1 stop22h 40m

R10 316

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

3:10-6:20

1 stop29h 10m

R10 844

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

20:30-2:20

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

16:50-6:20

1 stop15h 30m

R10 892

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

16:50-9:45

1 stop17h 55m

R11 132

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

21:20-2:20

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

16:50-7:00

1 stop15h 10m

R11 164

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 6/4

21:20-2:20

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

3:10-9:00

1 stop30h 50m

R11 164

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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 30 January 2026.

Booking 10 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport (average of R10 988). Flying from London Heathrow Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of R15 418). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport?

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

British Airways
British Airways
From R1 043
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 589
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R10 550
KLM
KLM
From R2 597

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 (1 826 flights per day), Paris (791 flights per day) and Madrid (392 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R10 602
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R7 504
Kigali Intl
Kigali Intl
From R7 213
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R2 930

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

The cheapest city to fly to from London Heathrow Airport is Amsterdam Schiphol, with prices starting at R1 055. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam Schiphol
From R1 055
Paris
Paris
From R1 302
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Edinburgh Turnhouse
From R1 332
Hamburg
Hamburg
From R1 597

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
1 449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 449 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 864 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 761 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 716 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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Related info for your journey

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 5 February 2026.

  • 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 Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 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 055 to Amsterdam (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R11 368 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 043). Vueling flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona-El Prat (R1 478). Air France flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle (R1 700).

  • 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 198
    London Heathrow to Geneva from R10 339
    London Heathrow to Olbia from R10 793
    London Heathrow to Madrid from R15 170

  • 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 R82 420 for this destination.

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

    May 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 R8 125 round trip
    Travel from London to Cape Town from R10 700 round trip
    Travel from London to Durban from R10 892 round trip
    Travel from London to Sun City Resort from R16 554 round trip

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