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R2 559+ Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport

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LHR — CPT
feb 19 — feb 261
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 20 gennaio 2026.

Cheapest airline

Ryanair

Good round-trip deal

R1 821 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 638 or less
On average, Ryanair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from London Heathrow (avg. price of R1 192).
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow
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gio 19/213:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
gio 19/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/1R10 024
sab 7/217:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
KLM
mar 17/223:59
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Deal found 19/1R10 057
mer 4/220:25
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
KLM
lun 9/223:59
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop21h 16m
KLM
Deal found 18/1R10 073
lun 16/320:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 50m
RwandAir
lun 23/316:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/1R10 090
ven 30/16:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
ven 13/219:20
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R10 106
sab 31/120:05
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
gio 12/219:45
JNB
-
LHR
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R10 139
lun 9/220:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 50m
RwandAir
dom 15/23:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop29h 10m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/1R10 155
mar 24/220:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop17h 10m
RwandAir
lun 30/33:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 19/1R10 172
mar 3/217:10
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
lun 9/319:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R10 188
lun 2/217:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
lun 9/319:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/1R10 205
mer 4/220:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
mer 25/29:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/1R10 221
mer 4/213:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
lun 9/319:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1R10 237

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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 20 gennaio 2026. 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

mer 4/3

6:30-22:05

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 11/3

23:59-13:50

1 stop15h 51m

R10 073

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

sab 28/2

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 11/3

9:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

R10 451

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

sab 28/2

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 8/3

9:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

R10 451

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

gio 5/2

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven 13/3

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

R10 910

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

dom 1/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 11/3

16:50-6:20

1 stop15h 30m

R11 041

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

gio 12/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar 21/4

16:50-9:00

1 stop17h 10m

R11 058

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

ven 5/6

21:20-9:25

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven 12/6

19:25-5:35

Nonstop11h 10m

R11 222

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

lun 6/4

21:20-9:25

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar 28/4

19:25-5:35

Nonstop11h 10m

R11 238

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

gio 26/2

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sab 28/3

16:50-5:20

1 stop14h 30m

R11 468

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

mar 10/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 11/3

16:50-6:20

1 stop15h 30m

R11 566

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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 16 January 2026.

Booking 59 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 287). Flying from London Heathrow Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of R15 898). 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 070
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 900
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R10 822
KLM
KLM
From R2 664

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 (1 912 flights per day), Paris (761 flights per day) and Madrid (398 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R10 762
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R7 344
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R9 204
Kigali Intl
Kigali Intl
From R7 399

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 288. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Inverness
Inverness
From R1 288
Paris
Paris
From R1 413
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
From R1 609
Hamburg
Hamburg
From R1 638

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
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
7,5
Good
1 855 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
7 734 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
7 690 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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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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 20 gennaio 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 288 to Inverness (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R12 572 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 (R843). British Airways flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Dyce (R1 070). Air France flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle (R1 744).

  • 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 383
    London Heathrow to Geneva from R10 605
    London Heathrow to Olbia from R11 071
    London Heathrow to Madrid from R15 560

  • 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 R84 543 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 613 round trip
    Travel from London to Cape Town from R9 811 round trip
    Travel from London to Durban from R10 566 round trip
    Travel from London to Sun City Resort from R16 980 round trip

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