$377+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Heathrow (LHR)

One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($117 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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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 julho 29, 2025.

seg 10/275:15 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines

seg 11/105:45 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop16h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$748

seg 11/38:50 amCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 35mAir France

qui 12/411:30 amLHR - CPT

1 stop17h 15mAir France

Deal found 7/27

$753

seg 10/279:30 amCPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

ter 11/257:30 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops34h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 7/27

$754

ter 11/46:45 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

qui 11/271:50 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$756

seg 8/411:00 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop19h 35mKLM

ter 8/126:30 amLHR - CPT

1 stop13h 55mKLM

Deal found 7/28

$757

seg 11/311:35 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops19h 05mSWISS

qua 12/36:00 amLHR - CPT

1 stop26h 55mSWISS

Deal found 7/27

$765

ter 9/302:00 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways

ter 10/286:25 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/28

$782

qui 10/2311:30 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop17h 45mKenya Airways

dom 11/211:45 amLHR - CPT

3 stops23h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/29

$790

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated julho 29, 2025.

seg 10/275:15 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines

seg 11/105:45 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop16h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$748

seg 11/38:50 amCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 35mAir France

qui 12/411:30 amLHR - CPT

1 stop17h 15mAir France

Deal found 7/27

$753

seg 10/279:30 amCPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

ter 11/257:30 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops34h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 7/27

$754

ter 11/46:45 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

qui 11/271:50 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$756

ter 9/1611:15 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop19h 20mKLM

ter 9/236:30 amLHR - CPT

1 stop13h 55mKLM

Deal found 7/28

$758

seg 11/311:35 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops21h 05mSWISS

dom 12/78:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop24h 00mSWISS

Deal found 7/27

$765

ter 9/302:00 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways

ter 10/286:25 pmLHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/28

$782

qui 10/2311:30 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop17h 45mKenya Airways

dom 11/211:45 amLHR - CPT

3 stops23h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/29

$790

ter 8/191:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop32h 10mEmirates

ter 9/97:50 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop38h 45mEmirates

Deal found 7/28

$832

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow. Data last updated julho 29, 2025 and is based on user searches.

dom 8/31:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop28h 05mEmirates

qua 9/178:40 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop19h 10mEmirates

Deal found 7/27

$935

dom 8/36:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

dom 8/106:40 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,004

seg 8/411:00 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop19h 35mKLM

ter 8/126:30 amLHR - CPT

1 stop13h 55mKLM

Deal found 7/28

$757

seg 8/44:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop24h 25mTurkish Airlines

ter 8/1910:25 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop36h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$772

seg 8/411:05 amCPT - LHR

2 stops35h 40mSWISS

seg 9/158:05 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops43h 40mSWISS

Deal found 7/27

$869

seg 8/411:05 amCPT - LHR

2 stops30h 20mSWISS

ter 9/1612:10 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops27h 35mSWISS

Deal found 7/27

$869

ter 8/56:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop24h 35mLufthansa

sex 8/226:30 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops17h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 7/28

$827

ter 8/511:30 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop17h 45mKenya Airways

dom 8/3111:45 amLHR - CPT

3 stops25h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/28

$989

qua 8/67:00 amCPT - LHR

1 stop25h 30mBritish Airways

seg 8/187:05 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/28

$950

dom 8/106:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

sex 9/56:40 pmLHR - CPT

2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$922

seg 8/185:25 pmCPT - LHR

2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air

seg 8/259:00 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/29

$857

ter 8/191:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop32h 10mEmirates

ter 9/97:50 pmLHR - CPT

1 stop38h 45mEmirates

Deal found 7/28

$832

One-way flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Heathrow. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated julho 29, 2025.

seg 10/275:15 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$377

qui 10/231:05 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop19h 00mEmirates

Deal found 7/28

$380

qui 1/155:45 amCPT - LHR

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$400

qui 11/2012:35 pmCPT - LHR

1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/28

$434

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

seg 10/27

5:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop23h 40m

London Heathrow

seg 11/10

5:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 05m

$748

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

seg 11/3

8:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

qui 12/4

11:30 am-6:45 am

1 stop17h 15m

$753

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

seg 10/27

9:30 am-10:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

ter 11/25

7:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops34h 10m

$754

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

ter 11/4

6:45 pm-10:25 am

2 stops17h 40m

London Heathrow

qui 11/27

1:50 pm-7:30 am

1 stop15h 40m

$756

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

ter 9/16

11:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

ter 9/23

6:30 am-9:25 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$758

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

seg 11/3

11:35 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops21h 05m

London Heathrow

dom 12/7

8:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$765

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

ter 9/30

2:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

London Heathrow

ter 10/28

6:25 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop11h 35m

$782

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

qui 10/23

11:30 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

dom 11/2

11:45 am-1:35 pm

3 stops23h 50m

$790

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

ter 8/19

1:05 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop32h 10m

London Heathrow

ter 9/9

7:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop38h 45m

$832

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

seg 10/27

5:15 pm-9:55 am

1 stop18h 40m

$377

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/27

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The best insider tips for Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport trip

Airports

CPT

Arrive early at CPT for exit passport control as lines can be long during peak times, ensuring a stress-free departure.

LHR

For a quick city transfer, take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station, the fastest way into central London.

Our travel experts

John Walton

Expert on CPT

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LHR

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.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

Booking 11 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 $1,097). 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?

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?

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. Sunday 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

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’s the top layover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $406.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 05m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, and Air France from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.1

Very good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

8.1

Very good

8.1

Very good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

8.1

Very good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,465 reviews

8.1

Very good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,683 reviews

8.1

Very good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

8.1

Very good