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R2 542+ Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport

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LHR — CPT
Feb 18 — Feb 251
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 19 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

Ryanair

Good round-trip deal

R1 820 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 637 or less
On average, Ryanair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from London Heathrow (avg. price of R1 191).
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 January 2026.

Sun 1/320:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/314:30
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1R10 051
Wed 4/36:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Wed 11/323:59
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 51m
KLM
Deal found 18/1R10 068
Mon 16/320:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 50m
RwandAir
Mon 23/316:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/1R10 084
Mon 27/420:25
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 17/1R10 100
Thu 5/26:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/219:20
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R10 117
Tue 24/220:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop17h 10m
RwandAir
Tue 7/416:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop17h 10m
RwandAir
Deal found 17/1R10 133
Sun 8/213:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/1R10 150
Wed 25/220:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/1R10 166
Tue 24/220:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop17h 10m
RwandAir
Thu 5/316:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 17/1R10 182
Tue 24/213:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/1R10 199
Wed 4/220:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/29:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/1R10 215
Wed 4/220:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/29:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/1R10 232

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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 19 January 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

Mon 9/3

19:20-8:20

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

R10 428

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

8:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

R10 871

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

3:10-6:20

1 stop29h 10m

R11 035

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 7/4

21:20-9:25

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

21:15-7:30

Nonstop11h 15m

R11 215

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 6/4

21:20-9:25

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

21:15-7:30

Nonstop11h 15m

R11 215

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

21:20-9:25

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

21:15-7:30

Nonstop11h 15m

R11 232

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 27/4

19:00-7:00

Nonstop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:25-5:35

Nonstop11h 10m

R11 232

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

21:20-9:25

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

19:25-5:35

Nonstop11h 10m

R11 232

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

19:00-7:00

Nonstop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

19:25-5:35

Nonstop11h 10m

R11 232

LondonDurban

LHR - DUR

LHRDUR

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

17:50-10:40

2 stops38h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 10/2

11:15-13:50

2 stops28h 35m

R11 904

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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 281). Flying from London Heathrow Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of R15 888). 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 069
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 893
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R10 816
KLM
KLM
From R2 662

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 (1 932 flights per day), Paris (721 flights per day) and Madrid (399 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R10 756
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R7 340
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R9 199
Kigali Intl
Kigali Intl
From R7 395

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 287. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Inverness
Inverness
From R1 287
Paris
Paris
From R1 413
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
From R1 608
Hamburg
Hamburg
From R1 637

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

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
7 732 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
7 691 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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 19 January 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 287 to Inverness (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R12 564 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 (R842). British Airways flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Dyce (R1 069). Air France flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle (R1 743).

  • 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 379
    London Heathrow to Geneva from R10 599
    London Heathrow to Olbia from R11 064
    London Heathrow to Madrid from R15 552

  • 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 494 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 608 round trip
    Travel from London to Cape Town from R9 805 round trip
    Travel from London to Durban from R10 560 round trip
    Travel from London to Sun City Resort from R16 971 round trip

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