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$268+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Heathrow (LHR)

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 Sunday or Friday and return on a Friday

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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$472
(SWISS)

One-way from

$268
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$738

Good round-trip deal

$823 or less

Good one-way deal

$684 or less
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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 February 20, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/99:00 amCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Sat 3/296:00 amLHR - CPT
2 stops23h 40mSWISS
Deal found 2/19$472
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/209:30 amCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/221:45 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$531
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:05 amCPT - LHR
2 stops18h 50mLufthansa
Wed 3/261:50 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$615
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/611:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop22h 40mKLM
Sat 6/2111:45 amLHR - CPT
1 stop32h 40mKLM
Deal found 2/19$649
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/99:00 amCPT - LHR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/219:00 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$685
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/92:35 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops26h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 4/226:25 pmLHR - CPT
2 stops18h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/18$697
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/186:45 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 6/310:25 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$768
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/164:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/3011:20 amLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$791
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/89:55 amCPT - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 3/155:55 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/19$836

Find flights from Cape Town to Heathrow within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Cape Town

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

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Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/9

9:00 am-9:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-7:40 am

2 stops23h 40m

$472

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/13

6:05 am-10:55 pm

2 stops18h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/26

1:50 pm-7:40 am

1 stop15h 50m

$615

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/6

11:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop22h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 6/21

11:45 am-9:25 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$649

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/6

8:40 am-7:55 am

1 stop24h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 6/2

6:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop14h 00m

$664

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/9

9:00 am-9:05 am

2 stops25h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 4/21

9:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$685

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/9

2:35 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops26h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 4/22

6:25 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$697

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

6:45 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop12h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/3

10:25 pm-11:00 am

Nonstop11h 35m

$768

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/16

4:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop30h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 6/30

11:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop23h 30m

$791

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/8

9:55 am-7:55 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

London Heathrow

Sat 3/15

5:55 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop11h 35m

$836

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

11:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$268

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Heathrow

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-London Heathrow Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-London Heathrow Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-London Heathrow Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-London Heathrow Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-London Heathrow Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Heathrow

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Heathrow from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from Cape Town to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $661). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,136). 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 February 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from CPT to LHR are scheduled on a Tuesday (15 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 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Cape Town to London by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
654 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,612 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow. You should not have trouble finding flights to London Heathrow from Cape Town Intl; the airport handles an average of 12 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the Cape Town airport to London Heathrow. It is only a 9.7 mi journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city center.

  • 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 $472. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from $633, and KLM, from $649. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 $268. Turkish Airlines flights start at $415 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $426 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    Before booking your flight to London Heathrow Airport from Cape Town, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (90%), Finnair (90%), British Airways( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $636. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for $576 on average our data indicates $2,048 when flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport.

  • 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 vacation 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 $661). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,136). 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
SWISSCheapest$392Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$464Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$529Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$584Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$790Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$812Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$834Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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