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$373+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Heathrow (LHR)

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CPT — LHR
Jul 13 — Jul 201
Sun 7/13
Sun 7/20
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 Tuesday or Sunday 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 July 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

$742
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$373
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$947

Good round-trip deal

$1,024 or less

Good one-way deal

$696 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 July 8, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 11/203:25 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/298:15 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/6$742
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:00 amCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/2711:30 amLHR - CPT
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$743
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/204:35 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/1710:35 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop35h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7$744
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 10/289:30 amCPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Mon 12/18:15 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop33h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 7/8$745
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/411:00 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop21h 25mKLM
Tue 8/127:15 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop25h 10mKLM
Deal found 7/7$754
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Wed 10/158:40 amCPT - LHR
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Wed 11/266:00 amLHR - CPT
2 stops23h 40mSWISS
Deal found 7/8$758
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 10/147:30 pmCPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 11/2310:30 pmLHR - CPT
Nonstop11h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/8$780
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/47:20 amCPT - LHR
1 stop34h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 12/410:00 amLHR - CPT
3 stops25h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/8$793

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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 July 8, 2025.
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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Cape Town

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Heathrow

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

3:25 pm-6:35 am

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 11/29

8:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$742

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/1

8:00 am-8:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 11/27

11:30 am-6:45 am

1 stop17h 15m

$743

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/20

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop25h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/17

10:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop35h 15m

$744

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/28

9:30 am-10:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

8:15 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 25m

$745

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/4

11:00 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/12

7:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$754

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/15

8:40 am-9:45 pm

1 stop14h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/26

6:00 am-7:40 am

2 stops23h 40m

$758

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/14

7:30 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop11h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 11/23

10:30 pm-12:10 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$780

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/4

7:20 am-3:30 pm

1 stop34h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/4

10:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops25h 35m

$793

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/6

8:55 pm-7:00 am

2 stops35h 05m

$373

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/18

5:15 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$378

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

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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.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
LHR

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

Read more about LHRby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPT

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LHR

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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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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 June 27, 2025.

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, 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 $1,096). 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 July 8, 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 July 6, 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. Saturday afternoons 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 July 8, 2025.

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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

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 July 8, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, and SWISS 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
3,288 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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
1,370 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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
1,652 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
653 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,893 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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.

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 4 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.

  • 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 $742. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $744, and Lufthansa, from $745. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport for 9% 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 Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $378. Emirates flights start at $382 while deals on KLM start at $522 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 (97%), Finnair (97%), Iberia( 97%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $639. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for $732 on average our data indicates $3,016 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 $1,096). 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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SWISSCheapest$392Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$558Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$708Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$784Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$799Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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