Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from R6 168

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
May 15 — May 221
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 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 15 April 2026.

Sat 2/513:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 50m
Emirates
Sat 16/514:25
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 12/4R13 023
Fri 29/518:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop21h 00m
Emirates
Fri 5/622:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop17h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4R13 252
Tue 26/513:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop26h 10m
Emirates
Tue 2/69:05
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop25h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 11/4R13 284
Fri 15/513:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 50m
Emirates
Fri 22/520:40
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop19h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4R13 301
Mon 1/618:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop22h 45m
Emirates
Mon 15/616:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop22h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 10/4R13 317
Wed 13/513:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 50m
Emirates
Wed 20/522:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop36h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 12/4R13 350
Mon 27/418:25
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop26h 50m
Emirates
Mon 25/516:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop17h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 13/4R13 366
Mon 18/513:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 50m
Emirates
Mon 25/522:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop17h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 11/4R13 382
Thu 28/513:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop24h 10m
Emirates
Thu 4/616:50
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop17h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 13/4R13 399
Tue 14/713:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 50m
Emirates
Tue 15/920:40
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4R13 415
Sat 16/513:15
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 50m
Emirates
Wed 3/622:15
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop36h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 11/4R13 432

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 15 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 023

One-way from

R6 168

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 411

Good round-trip deal

R15 326 or less

Good one-way deal

R12 403 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 2/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • Cape Town to London
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 00m total
  • Cape Town to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R17 559 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 910 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

18:25-14:25

1 stop21h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/6

14:25-11:30

1 stop20h 05m

R14 200

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

16:35-9:50

1 stop18h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

18:30-11:50

1 stop16h 20m

R14 675

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

13:15-14:25

1 stop26h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 25/5

14:25-14:35

2 stops23h 10m

R16 082

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

20:25-7:00

2 stops35h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

9:30-19:55

2 stops33h 25m

R16 376

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

20:25-7:00

2 stops35h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

14:45-16:45

2 stops25h 00m

R16 376

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:15-7:05

1 stop18h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/7

14:25-11:30

1 stop20h 05m

R17 162

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

19:30-14:00

1 stop19h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

22:30-11:00

Nonstop11h 30m

R20 106

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

13:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 23/7

18:55-17:30

1 stop21h 35m

R20 597

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

18:50-5:30

Nonstop11h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 13/10

19:00-14:35

1 stop18h 35m

R20 990
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

18:50-5:30

Nonstop11h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/8

22:30-11:00

Nonstop11h 30m

R21 301

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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 10 April 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 20 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 R9 325). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 630). 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 April 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 15 April 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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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 9 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 R14 675, Emirates can have you in London Heathrow Airport from Cape Town in 18h 15m. 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 622. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R10 017, and SWISS, from R10 314. Norse Atlantic UK is priced at 55% 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 775. Qatar Airways flights start at R5 832 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R5 876 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 R36 959, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R10 585. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay R13 252 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 R9 325). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 630). 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 622AverageR9 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR10 017AverageR12 951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR10 314AverageR13 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 485AverageR13 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 792AverageR14 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 002AverageR14 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 405AverageR13 231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 982AverageR13 156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 200AverageR14 153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 389AverageR14 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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