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$381+ 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 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LHR
Apr 24 — May 11
Fri 4/24
Fri 5/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in November or February, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 March 25, 2026.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/131:50 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/238:15 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20$741
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Mon 11/231:50 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 11/298:15 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/21$756
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/204:35 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop29h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/3110:40 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22$758
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/294:35 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop29h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 8/196:30 am
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21$759
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/144:35 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop29h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/1810:40 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/20$764
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/43:25 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/188:15 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20$766
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 5/281:50 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 6/189:00 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/22$767
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/33:25 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 6/189:00 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20$771
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/124:35 pm
CPT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/3110:40 pm
LHR
-
CPT
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/20$773

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 March 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$758
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$381
(Booking.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$915

Good round-trip deal

$1,152 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,019 or less
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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 March 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/15

1:15 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop26h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 5/31

10:15 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$864
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

2:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/15

10:30 pm-11:00 am

Nonstop11h 30m

$896

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/20

6:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 4/27

10:15 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops44h 40m

$974

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/28

2:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/15

10:30 pm-11:00 am

Nonstop11h 30m

$974

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/15

6:05 am-7:00 am

2 stops25h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 5/10

9:30 am-2:35 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$986

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

8:25 pm-7:00 am

2 stops35h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/15

2:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$987

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/18

6:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 45m

London Heathrow

Sat 4/25

9:05 am-7:55 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,005

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/16

6:05 am-7:00 am

2 stops25h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 8/13

2:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$1,044

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

2:15 pm-7:55 am

2 stops18h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 5/25

8:05 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$1,057

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/7

1:50 pm-7:00 am

1 stop18h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 5/20

9:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$1,062

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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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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?

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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 76 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of $610). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $773). 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 March 25, 2026.

When flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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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 March 25, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,542 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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?
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,542 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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?
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,903 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,542 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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?
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
685 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,542 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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?
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
301 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,542 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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?
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,819 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,542 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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?

    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 8 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    Airlines like Emirates and British Airways fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in about 18h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 40m. Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport are separated by a distance of 6012 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop 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 $639. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from $708, and Emirates, from $812. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport for 28% 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 Emirates, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $373. Virgin Atlantic flights start at $523 while deals on British Airways start at $616 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: Scandinavian Airlines (95%), China Eastern (95%), Delta( 95%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $691. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for $758 on average, our data indicates $2,602 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of $610). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $773). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Heathrow. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$639Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$708Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
EmiratesCheapest$812Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$837Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$905Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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