Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from R6 127

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
Apr 9 — Apr 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in November or February, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 10 March 2026.

Thu 23/415:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/421:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R11 537
Wed 4/119:30
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Tue 17/118:45
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/3R11 554
Mon 26/1015:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/1120:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R11 570
Wed 15/413:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/421:00
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R11 587
Thu 23/413:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/421:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/3R11 604
Wed 15/413:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 28/421:00
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R11 620
Tue 21/413:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 28/421:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R11 637
Tue 21/413:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/421:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/3R11 670
Tue 21/413:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 6/521:00
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R11 687
Wed 15/413:50
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/421:00
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/3R11 704

Find 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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 537

One-way from

R6 127

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 533

Good round-trip deal

R14 675 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 294 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • Cape Town to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 00m total
  • Cape Town to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 880 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 900 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

13:50-9:05

1 stop20h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

21:00-18:55

2 stops20h 55m

R13 036

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

14:25-16:15

2 stops26h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

18:25-13:00

1 stop17h 35m

R13 785

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

9:00-7:00

2 stops23h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 16/6

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

R14 484

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

9:00-7:00

2 stops23h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

21:00-18:55

2 stops20h 55m

R15 017

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

14:00-7:30

1 stop18h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

22:30-11:00

Nonstop11h 30m

R16 082
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

18:50-5:30

Nonstop11h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 24/6

22:30-11:00

Nonstop11h 30m

R16 099

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

13:00-6:30

1 stop18h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/4

22:30-11:00

Nonstop11h 30m

R16 199

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

13:00-6:35

1 stop18h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

22:30-11:00

Nonstop11h 30m

R17 830

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

13:00-7:30

1 stop19h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 25/5

22:30-11:00

Nonstop11h 30m

R17 930

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

13:15-6:35

1 stop18h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 28/4

22:30-11:00

Nonstop11h 30m

R18 296

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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 6 March 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 76 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of R10 139). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 869). 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 10 March 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.

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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 10 March 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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

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

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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 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 R16 082, Ethiopian Air can have you in London Heathrow Airport from Cape Town in 18h 30m. 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 739. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R9 842, and SWISS, from R10 490. Norse Atlantic UK is priced at 54% 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 831. SWISS flights start at R5 985 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R6 012 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: Scandinavian Airlines (95%), China Eastern (95%), Delta (95%).

  • 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 R35 919, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R9 790. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay R10 305 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying 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, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of R10 139). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 869). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR6 739AverageR9 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR9 842AverageR12 978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR10 490AverageR13 053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 601AverageR15 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 777AverageR14 424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 848AverageR13 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 869AverageR13 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 193AverageR13 309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 411AverageR14 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 642AverageR14 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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