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$390+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Heathrow (LHR)

CPT — LHR
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Sat 12/12
Sat 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in February or November, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Heathrow

Tue 12/19:30 am -
1 stop15h 25m
Sun 12/68:45 am -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 11/10$754
Wed 11/259:20 am -
1 stop24h 45m
Mon 11/308:45 am -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 11/7$759
Fri 11/279:20 am -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 12/21:50 pm -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 11/12$761
Sun 11/229:20 am -
1 stop14h 20m
Sun 11/298:45 am -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 11/7$763
Sun 11/229:20 am -
1 stop14h 20m
Mon 12/78:45 am -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 11/10$766
Wed 11/259:20 am -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 12/91:50 pm -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 11/11$775
Tue 11/249:30 am -
1 stop15h 25m
Wed 12/95:10 pm -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 11/10$776
Wed 11/259:20 am -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 12/26:40 pm -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 11/12$778
Wed 11/259:20 am -
1 stop14h 20m
Sat 12/512:05 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 11/9$779
Fri 11/279:20 am -
1 stop24h 45m
Fri 12/48:05 pm -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 11/11$784
Wed 11/259:20 am -
1 stop14h 20m
Mon 4/261:30 pm -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 11/11$796

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$741
(Expedia)

One-way from

$390
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$870

Good round-trip deal

$1,042 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,133 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/27

7:35 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops44h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$452

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/30

6:10 pm-6:40 am

2 stops38h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$453

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/27

9:20 am-9:40 pm

1 stop14h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$457

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/30

6:25 pm-6:40 am

2 stops38h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$463

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/17

6:05 am-2:30 pm

2 stops34h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$467

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/26

6:05 am-2:30 pm

2 stops34h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$467

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/15

6:30 pm-11:40 am

1 stop19h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$470
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/30

7:35 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop11h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$498

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/21

8:20 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$507

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/21

6:10 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops46h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$543

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Heathrow

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice 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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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 16 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of $840). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,055). 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?

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between $788 and $1,071 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $741 on Lufthansa (Feb 9-Feb 23).

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

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LHR

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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Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Virgin Atlantic, andBritish Airways 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
3,698 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,698 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,698 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,698 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,283 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,698 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

  • 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 13 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 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 SWISS, Ethiopian Air, and British Airways fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in about 12h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 45m. 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 $776. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Atlantic, from $837, and British Airways, from $866. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport for 15% 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 $478 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 (88%), China Eastern (88%), Delta( 88%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $678. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for $754 on average, our data indicates $1,504 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of $840). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,055). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Heathrow

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$776Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$837Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$866Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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