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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from £284

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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in November or January, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Thursday 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£366

One-way from

£284

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£596
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 4/2-12/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 23/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 55m total
  • Cape Town to London
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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 17 January 2025.

Tue 4/209:30CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 35mSWISS
Wed 12/206:00LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mSWISS
Deal found 17/1£366
Tue 4/1109:30CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1108:45LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£371
Tue 28/109:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Thu 13/1109:30LHR - CPT
2 stops20h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£376
Tue 21/123:20CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 45mKLM
Tue 28/117:05LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Deal found 16/1£455
Wed 5/215:20CPT - LHR
2 stops18h 40mAir France
Tue 18/217:35LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 55mAir France
Deal found 16/1£488
Mon 10/308:55CPT - LHR
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/320:15LHR - CPT
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1£522
Tue 4/314:25CPT - LHR
2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 12/317:25LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1£548
Tue 21/110:00CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 28/118:20LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/1£570
Tue 13/516:35CPT - LHR
1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 19/811:20LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1£572

Find flights from Cape Town to Heathrow within your budget

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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

09:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

06:00-21:55

1 stop13h 55m

£366

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 13/11

09:30-07:40

2 stops20h 10m

£376

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

19:50-08:05

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

11:10-07:40

1 stop18h 30m

£393

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

18:10-16:05

2 stops23h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

06:30-12:40

2 stops28h 10m

£474

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

15:20-08:00

2 stops18h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/2

17:35-14:30

2 stops18h 55m

£488

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

08:55-06:35

2 stops23h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 17/3

20:15-14:30

1 stop16h 15m

£522

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

14:25-15:30

2 stops27h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

17:25-21:40

1 stop26h 15m

£548

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

16:35-15:05

1 stop23h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 19/8

11:20-11:50

1 stop23h 30m

£572

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

10:00-19:55

Nonstop11h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

18:20-07:55

Nonstop11h 35m

£597

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

20:40-06:40

Nonstop12h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/2

22:25-12:10

Nonstop11h 45m

£603

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Heathrow

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Heathrow

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Heathrow including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from CPT to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways from Cape Town to London by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 9.7 mi from the center of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 12 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. 9 airlines have flights to London Heathrow from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £366 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at £376 and £474 round-trip. SWISS is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £284 on Virgin Atlantic. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from £308 and Emirates from £331 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 (92%), Finnair (92%), British Airways (92%).

  • 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 £1,347, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £287. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £298 for that flight.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to Heathrow

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SWISSCheapest£363Average£506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£380Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£452Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£453Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£541Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£586Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£609Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest£623Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£657Average£737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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