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R2 829+ Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport

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LHR — CPT
Jan 27 — Feb 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest airline

Ryanair

Good round-trip deal

R2 391 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 661 or less
On average, Ryanair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from London Heathrow (avg. price of R1 211).
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Sat 7/220:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 28/214:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/12R10 833
Thu 29/111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/310:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12R10 849
Fri 16/120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/114:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/12R10 866
Fri 16/120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 31/114:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/12R10 883
Mon 19/115:30LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Mon 2/219:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 27/12R10 899
Sun 1/214:00LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 30mAir Algerie
Sat 14/222:30JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 00mAir Algerie
Deal found 26/12R10 916
Fri 13/314:00LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 30mAir Algerie
Sat 28/322:30JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 00mAir Algerie
Deal found 28/12R10 933
Wed 17/622:10LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 00mEgyptair
Sun 5/721:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 27/12R10 949
Fri 30/18:50LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/29:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/12R10 966
Sat 7/320:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mSWISS
Wed 11/320:15JNB - LHR
2 stops22h 25mSWISS
Deal found 28/12R10 983
Fri 23/118:30LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 5/222:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/12R11 016
Mon 9/213:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Mon 16/219:45JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 26/12R11 049

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Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-7:25

Nonstop11h 25m

R11 182

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

22:00-7:25

Nonstop11h 25m

R11 182

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

18:30-7:35

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

22:00-7:25

Nonstop11h 25m

R11 182

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

22:00-7:25

Nonstop11h 25m

R11 182

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:00-7:25

Nonstop11h 25m

R11 182

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 17/3

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

19:35-4:55

Nonstop11h 20m

R11 199

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

18:30-7:35

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

19:35-4:55

Nonstop11h 20m

R11 199

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 25/2

13:50-7:05

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

19:45-9:45

1 stop16h 00m

R11 781

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 15/2

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

14:30-6:35

1 stop18h 05m

R11 948

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

17:10-18:35

2 stops23h 25m

East London

Tue 17/3

8:50-8:45

2 stops25h 55m

R12 447

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow

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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow

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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 26 December 2025.

Booking 26 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 R11 515). Flying from London Heathrow Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of R16 141). 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, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, SWISS, Lufthansa. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

British Airways
British Airways
From R1 468
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R12 062
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R11 073
KLM
KLM
From R2 702

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 (841 flights per day) and Madrid (411 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R11 994
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R9 737
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R2 725
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R12 680

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

The cheapest city to fly to from London Heathrow Airport is Inverness, with prices starting at R1 306. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Inverness
Inverness
From R1 306
Zurich
Zurich
From R1 416
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
From R1 632
Hamburg
Hamburg
From R1 661

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
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 829 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
677 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 658 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 616 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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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 28 December 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 306 to Inverness (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R12 974 to fly from London Heathrow Airport.

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

    Looking at our data, Vueling, British Airways, and Air France have been found to have the cheapest prices from London Heathrow Airport. Here are some options available: Vueling flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona-El Prat (R855). British Airways flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Dyce (R1 468). Air France flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle (R1 769).

  • 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 489
    London Heathrow to Geneva from R10 757
    London Heathrow to Olbia from R11 229
    London Heathrow to Madrid from R15 782

  • 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 R85 749 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 403 round trip
    Travel from London to Cape Town from R10 616 round trip
    Travel from London to Sun City Resort from R17 223 round trip

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