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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from R5 128

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
Feb 14 — Feb 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in February or November, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 109

One-way from

R5 128

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 042

Good round-trip deal

R13 375 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 323 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/2-2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R19 542 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 217 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow.
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 January 2026.

Tue 20/19:30
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops24h 35m
SWISS
Tue 3/312:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop17h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 14/1R10 994
Tue 20/19:30
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops27h 45m
SWISS
Mon 2/320:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 14/1R11 043
Wed 13/513:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 31/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R11 092
Wed 21/114:35
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 26/120:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1R11 109
Tue 20/19:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/318:40
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R11 125
Tue 10/26:05
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops18h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 17/215:30
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops21h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/1R11 142
Wed 20/513:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 27/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/1R11 158
Wed 11/29:25
CPT
-
LHR
2 stops24h 50m
SWISS
Tue 24/213:45
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 15/1R11 174
Mon 19/19:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Mon 26/117:30
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops17h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/1R11 191
Tue 20/19:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Mon 26/117:30
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops17h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/1R11 240
Thu 21/522:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 10m
SWISS
Sat 30/56:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 13/1R11 256
Tue 27/113:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/220:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1R11 289

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Heathrow that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:50-7:00

1 stop18h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 18/6

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

R11 404

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

22:25-16:25

1 stop19h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

20:05-20:55

1 stop23h 50m

R11 895

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

15:25-9:05

1 stop18h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

21:00-14:35

1 stop16h 35m

R11 912

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

13:50-6:35

1 stop18h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

20:15-14:35

1 stop16h 20m

R12 026

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

22:45-13:00

1 stop15h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 10/6

19:15-20:55

2 stops24h 40m

R12 092

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

17:25-17:00

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

R12 157

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

15:25-9:05

1 stop18h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 18/4

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

R12 452

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

15:25-14:25

1 stop25h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 8/2

20:15-13:45

1 stop15h 30m

R12 829

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

9:00-6:35

2 stops23h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 23/3

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

R12 993

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:25-17:20

1 stop26h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 14/6

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

R13 091

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Heathrow

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of R6 619). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 715). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heathrow. Reviews last updated 15 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andVirgin Atlantic from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport. 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 440 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
290 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 679 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Heathrow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow?

    For a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 12 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. 12 airlines have flights to London Heathrow from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    For as low as R11 404, Ethiopian Air can have you in London Heathrow Airport from Cape Town in 18h 10m. The distance between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport is about 9675 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport round-trip from R6 632. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from R6 983, and Lufthansa, from R8 231. Norse Atlantic UK is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 797. Turkish Airlines flights start at R5 917 while deals on SWISS start at R5 986 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport on time: WestJet (97%), Iberia (92%), American Airlines (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport is generally R32 994, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R9 674. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay R10 453 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    Of the flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Dubai. Amsterdam is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport. Nairobi sees the third most stopovers on flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 21,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R666 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights have a stopover in Addis Ababa least often. Doha follows Addis Ababa in terms of the least common stopover location on Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights. Frankfurt am Main ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of R6 619). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 715). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Cape Town to Heathrow on these airlines

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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Heathrow

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Heathrow. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR6 632AverageR9 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR6 983AverageR11 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 231AverageR13 484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 450AverageR12 518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 591AverageR13 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 593AverageR12 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 050AverageR14 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 917AverageR13 166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 033AverageR13 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 529AverageR15 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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