Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from R5 971
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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
Sep 24 — Oct 11
Return
1 adult
Economy
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in February or October, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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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 25 August 2026.
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Best flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 August 2026.
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Direct flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to Heathrow based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 25 August 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
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One-way flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
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Find flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow
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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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 25 August 2026.
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CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
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CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
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CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
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 16 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 R13 318). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R16 536). 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 25 August 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between R13 455 and R18 297 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 686 on Lufthansa (Feb 3–Feb 16).
Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Heathrow. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 August 2026.
The most flights from CPT to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to London flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to London flights?
Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 796.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 59m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 41m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow
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Related info for your journey
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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 4 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 R15 480, KLM can have you in London Heathrow Airport from Cape Town in 12h. 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 761. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R7 584, and SWISS, from R10 139. 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 689. Turkish Airlines flights start at R5 750 while deals on SWISS start at R5 755 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: American Airlines (88%), Finnair (88%), Iberia (88%).
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 R40 179, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R9 887. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay R11 686 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 Naif Souq, Dubai Mall, and Gold Souq. Naif Souq, Dubai Mall, and Gold Souq are located about 6,3 km, 10,5 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.
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 Johannesburg least often. Frankfurt am Main follows Johannesburg in terms of the least common stopover location on Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights. Addis Ababa 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 R13 318). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R16 536). 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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