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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from £259

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
25 Sep — 2 Oct1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in November or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 20 September 2024.

Round-trip from

£289

One-way from

£259

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November
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 5/11-26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • Cape Town to London
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6/11
  • 6/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 30m total
  • Cape Town to London
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High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
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Cheap SWISS flights from Cape Town to Heathrow

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SWISS for the route between Cape Town and Heathrow. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 990,548 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest SWISS flights we've come across from Cape Town to London. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Tue 5/1119:50CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Tue 26/1120:05LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/9£289
Mon 30/908:40CPT - LHR
1 stop35h 45mSWISS
Sun 1/1206:00LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 55mSWISS
Deal found 20/9£317

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Cape Town to Heathrow

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Cape Town and Heathrow. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 990,548 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Lufthansa flights departing from Cape Town and landing in London. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Wed 30/1009:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Thu 28/1113:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/9£348
Fri 27/917:45CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Thu 10/1018:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 20/9£745

Cheap Cape Town to Heathrow flights in September & October 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cape Town to Heathrow specifically for the months of September and October 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 990,548 searches. Prices were last updated on 20 September 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Cape Town to London in September and October 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 14/1008:40CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Mon 25/1108:55LHR - CPT
1 stop24h 00mSWISS
Deal found 20/9£296
Wed 30/1009:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1106:00LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/9£314
Wed 30/1009:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Thu 28/1113:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/9£348
Thu 3/1023:15CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Thu 28/1117:05LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/9£413
Tue 15/1023:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 15mAir France
Tue 19/1119:35LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 55mAir France
Deal found 20/9£429

Cape Town to Heathrow 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cape Town and Heathrow in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 990,548 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Cape Town to London in September and October 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 5/1119:50CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Tue 26/1120:05LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/9£289
Tue 5/1119:50CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/1113:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/9£299
Wed 30/1009:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Thu 28/1113:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/9£348
Thu 3/1023:15CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Thu 28/1117:05LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/9£413
Mon 7/1023:00CPT - LHR
2 stops18h 35mAir France
Tue 19/1119:35LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 55mAir France
Deal found 20/9£449

Direct flights to Heathrow from Cape Town

Discover direct flight options from Cape Town to Heathrow. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 990,548 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2024.
If you're seeking options on non-stop flights from Cape Town to London, check out these fares. Users can also choose from other Cape Town to London flights by using the search form above.
Thu 14/1110:00CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 27/1118:20LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/9£666
Mon 11/1118:45CPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 18/1122:25LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/9£700

Cape Town to Heathrow flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Cape Town to Heathrow for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 990,548 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Cape Town to London. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Mon 30/908:40CPT - LHR
1 stop35h 45mSWISS
Sun 1/1206:00LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 55mSWISS
Deal found 20/9£317
Thu 26/919:00CPT - LHR
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/1111:10LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/9£387
Mon 30/914:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 7/1018:25LHR - CPT
1 stop26h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/9£649
Fri 27/917:45CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Thu 10/1018:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 20/9£745
Thu 26/914:35CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 3/1021:15LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/9£889
Wed 25/923:15CPT - LHR
1 stop34h 45mKLM
Tue 1/1006:30LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Deal found 20/9£1,118
Fri 27/923:15CPT - LHR
2 stops20h 20mAir France
Thu 10/1019:45LHR - CPT
1 stop24h 40mAir France
Deal found 20/9£1,129
Mon 30/913:00CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 28/1115:30LHR - CPT
1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/9£1,152
Thu 26/914:00CPT - LHR
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 20/1122:25LHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/9£1,187

One-way flights to Heathrow from Cape Town

Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Heathrow. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 990,548 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Cape Town to London can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip Cape Town to London flights by using the search form above.
Wed 6/1118:15CPT - LHR
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9£259
Thu 14/1117:15CPT - LHR
1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/9£266
Mon 3/219:50CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 25mSWISS
Deal found 19/9£280
Mon 30/917:45CPT - LHR
1 stop21h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/9£289
Tue 29/1014:25CPT - LHR
2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/9£305
Sun 27/1013:40CPT - LHR
1 stop28h 30mEmirates
Deal found 19/9£319
Tue 22/1016:10CPT - LHR
2 stops17h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 19/9£327
Sat 19/1015:20CPT - LHR
1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/9£375
Wed 30/1010:00CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/9£406

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 990,548 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2024.

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Cape Town IntlLondon Heathrow

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/11

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 26/11

1 stop23h 50m

£289

Cape Town IntlLondon Heathrow

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/11

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 26/11

1 stop15h 50m

£299

Cape Town IntlLondon Heathrow

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/10

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/11

1 stop15h 50m

£348

Cape Town IntlLondon Heathrow

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/10

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 19/11

1 stop26h 25m

£413

Cape Town IntlLondon Heathrow

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/10

2 stops18h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 19/11

2 stops23h 55m

£448

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Deals found on 20/9

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 13 September 2024.

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 70 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of £292). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £514). 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 20 September 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% 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 15 September 2024.

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

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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 20 September 2024.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Our users search for these airlines the most often when looking for flights from Cape Town to Heathrow. Data last updated on 20 September 2024.

Before booking your flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or SWISS.

British Airways

British Airways

From £801

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From £746

SWISS

SWISS

From £420

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From £463

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 20 September 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Lufthansa and KLM 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
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

KLM
7.8
Good
1,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

RwandAir
7.7
Good
38 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

SWISS
7.7
Good
1,704 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Qatar Airways
7.6
Good
3,971 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

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 9.7 mi from the center of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 4 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 £289 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at £348 and £413 round-trip. SWISS is currently priced 52% 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 £266 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from £280 and Lufthansa from £289 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 (95%), Finnair (95%), Iberia (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 £1,383, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £423. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £295 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of £292). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £514). 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£316Average£432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£341Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£348Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£416Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£497Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£538Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£560Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest£565Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£602Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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