How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 minutes.

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

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% 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 $691.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 28m.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 16m.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to London flights?

Over the last year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

Airlines like KLM and SWISS fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in about 15h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 10m. 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 $643. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from $779, and Virgin Atlantic, from $878. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport for 29% 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 $365. Virgin Atlantic flights start at $521 while deals on British Airways start at $618 one-way.

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).

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.

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).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $618. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for $745 on average, our data indicates $2,910 when flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport.

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 (92%), Finnair (92%), Iberia( 92%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Before booking your flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or Emirates.

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.

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 4 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.

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.

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Wed 11/119:20 am -

1 stop14h 20m

Fri 11/208:05 pm -

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Deal found 8/3

$717

Fri 9/1110:35 pm -

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Deal found 8/8

$718

Mon 10/269:30 am -

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1 stop17h 30m

Deal found 8/8

$726

Thu 11/52:15 pm -

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Thu 11/125:50 pm -

2 stops20h 55m

Deal found 8/8

$737

Thu 11/193:20 pm -

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1 stop15h 50m

Deal found 8/6

$745

Tue 11/39:30 am -

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1 stop20h 35m

Deal found 8/5

$748

Mon 11/99:30 am -

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1 stop33h 30m

Deal found 8/3

$751

Thu 9/175:55 pm -

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Deal found 8/8

$753

Thu 9/1010:35 pm -

1 stop24h 10m

Thu 9/178:05 pm -

1 stop23h 50m

Deal found 8/5

$756

Tue 10/279:30 am -

2 stops27h 45m

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1 stop33h 30m

Deal found 8/8

$757

Best flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
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 August 8, 2026.

Mon 9/1411:00 pm -

1 stop15h 50m

Sun 9/276:15 am -

1 stop14h 55m

Deal found 8/6

$775

Thu 9/1010:35 pm -

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1 stop13h 45m

Deal found 8/3

$826

Wed 10/216:25 pm -

1 stop19h 00m

Sun 10/253:50 pm -

1 stop17h 50m

Deal found 8/4

$890

Sun 10/181:15 pm -

1 stop18h 10m

Tue 10/272:55 pm -

1 stop17h 35m

Deal found 8/4

$1,023

Mon 10/266:55 pm -

Nonstop12h 00m

Tue 12/19:15 pm -

1 stop18h 05m

Deal found 8/8

$1,028

Mon 10/193:10 pm -

1 stop26h 50m

Tue 10/278:15 pm -

1 stop16h 20m

Deal found 8/4

$1,099

Mon 10/2610:00 pm -

Nonstop11h 50m

Tue 12/110:30 pm -

Nonstop11h 35m

Deal found 8/8

$1,191

Thu 9/1711:15 pm -

1 stop21h 10m

Wed 9/237:45 pm -

2 stops24h 40m

Deal found 8/7

$797

Fri 11/138:40 pm -

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Mon 11/239:15 pm -

1 stop15h 20m

Deal found 8/6

$1,031

Sun 9/2011:15 pm -

1 stop19h 20m

Mon 9/287:45 pm -

2 stops20h 35m

Deal found 8/3

$952

Thu 9/176:50 pm -

Nonstop11h 40m

Wed 9/2310:30 pm -

Nonstop11h 30m

Deal found 8/7

$1,200

Mon 8/246:50 pm -

Nonstop11h 40m

Mon 8/318:05 am -

1 stop25h 10m

Deal found 8/3

$1,220

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
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Wed 9/211:15 pm -

1 stop15h 35m

Tue 9/88:40 am -

1 stop20h 10m

Deal found 8/6

$780

Fri 9/47:40 am -

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Sat 9/196:35 pm -

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Deal found 8/6

$775

Fri 9/47:40 am -

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Deal found 8/7

$778

Mon 9/711:00 pm -

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Mon 9/146:30 am -

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Deal found 8/8

$776

Thu 9/1010:35 pm -

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Thu 9/178:05 pm -

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Deal found 8/5

$756

Fri 9/1110:35 pm -

1 stop21h 45m

Tue 9/158:05 pm -

1 stop36h 20m

Deal found 8/8

$718

Mon 9/1411:00 pm -

1 stop15h 50m

Sun 9/206:30 am -

1 stop13h 55m

Deal found 8/7

$777

Thu 9/175:55 pm -

1 stop14h 45m

Wed 9/236:30 pm -

1 stop14h 00m

Deal found 8/8

$753

Fri 9/186:00 pm -

1 stop14h 40m

Wed 9/236:30 pm -

1 stop14h 00m

Deal found 8/5

$783

Sun 9/205:45 pm -

3 stops27h 20m

Mon 9/288:50 pm -

3 stops33h 35m

Deal found 8/3

$770

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 August 8, 2026.

Tue 9/81:15 pm -

1 stop25h 00m

Deal found 8/4

$379

Mon 10/121:15 pm -

1 stop25h 55m

Deal found 8/6

$380

Wed 10/71:15 pm -

1 stop18h 10m

Deal found 8/8

$381

Tue 9/291:15 pm -

1 stop18h 15m

Deal found 8/3

$389

Sat 9/261:15 pm -

1 stop25h 55m

Deal found 8/5

$394

Tue 11/39:30 am -

1 stop15h 25m

Deal found 8/4

$395

Thu 11/59:30 am -

1 stop15h 25m

Deal found 8/4

$396

Wed 11/49:30 am -

1 stop15h 25m

Deal found 8/7

$397

Sun 12/66:30 pm -

1 stop38h 40m

Deal found 8/8

$399

Tue 10/65:55 pm -

1 stop14h 45m

Deal found 8/6

$406

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$717 (SWISS)
One-way from	$379 (Mytrip)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$965
Good round-trip deal	$965 or less
Good one-way deal	$678 or less

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Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/14

11:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/27

6:15 am-10:10 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$775

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/17

11:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop21h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/23

7:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$797

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

10:35 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops19h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/23

6:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop13h 45m

$826

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/21

6:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 10/25

3:50 pm-11:40 am

1 stop17h 50m

$890

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/20

11:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/28

7:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$952

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/18

1:15 pm-6:25 am

1 stop18h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 10/27

2:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop17h 35m

$1,023

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

6:55 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop12h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 12/1

9:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,028

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/13

8:40 pm-6:40 am

Nonstop12h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/23

9:15 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$1,031

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/19

3:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 10/27

8:15 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$1,099

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

10:00 pm-7:50 am

Nonstop11h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 12/1

10:30 pm-12:05 pm

Nonstop11h 35m

$1,191

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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 August.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
OneTravel	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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.

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of $830). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,031). 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 $862 and $1,267 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $717 on SWISS (Nov 11-Nov 21).

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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air 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

3,648 reviews

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

3,648 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,648 reviews

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

694 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,648 reviews

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

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,021 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,648 reviews

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

8,153 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,648 reviews

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 4 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 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 KLM and SWISS fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in about 15h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 10m. 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 $643. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from $779, and Virgin Atlantic, from $878. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport for 29% 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 $365. Virgin Atlantic flights start at $521 while deals on British Airways start at $618 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 (92%), Finnair (92%), Iberia( 92%).
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $618. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for $745 on average, our data indicates $2,910 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (average of $830). Flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,031). 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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Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$643	Average$694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Emirates	Cheapest$779	Average$846	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$878	Average$1,311	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to HeathrowExplore 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 August 8, 2026.

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 August 8, 2026.

Best flights from Cape Town to HeathrowDiscover 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 August 8, 2026.

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 August 8, 2026.

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to HeathrowDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow. Data last updated August 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow. Data last updated August 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Cape Town to HeathrowSearch for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Heathrow. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 8, 2026.

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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?

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 $862 and $1,267 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $717 on SWISS (Nov 11-Nov 21).

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).

How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to London flights?

Over the last year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% 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 $691.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 28m.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 16m.

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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 August 8, 2026.

Best flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
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 August 8, 2026.

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow. Data last updated August 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.

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 August 8, 2026.

Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between $862 and $1,267 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $717 on SWISS (Nov 11-Nov 21).