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R5 399 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport

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Cheap Flight Deals from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport (CPT-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Heathrow

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Heathrow.
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9:30 - 8:05CPT-LHR
24h 35m2 stops
6:00 - 21:55LHR-CPT
13h 55m1 stop
R7 936SWISS
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Wed, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 5
19:50 - 8:05CPT-LHR
14h 15m1 stop
20:05 - 21:55LHR-CPT
23h 50m1 stop
R8 117SWISS
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 18
19:50 - 8:05CPT-LHR
14h 15m1 stop
6:00 - 21:55LHR-CPT
13h 55m1 stop
R8 153SWISS
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Tue, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 19
9:30 - 22:55CPT-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
20:05 - 21:55LHR-CPT
23h 50m1 stop
R8 171
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Wed, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 18
9:30 - 22:55CPT-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
15:30 - 10:55LHR-CPT
17h 25m1 stop
R10 835Lufthansa
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Tue, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 29
9:30 - 8:05CPT-LHR
24h 35m1 stop
13:30 - 7:40LHR-CPT
16h 10m2 stops
R11 469Lufthansa
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Thu, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 6
22:00 - 8:05CPT-LHR
12h 05mdirect
22:25 - 12:10LHR-CPT
11h 45mdirect
R13 806British Airways
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Thu, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 4
18:45 - 4:55CPT-LHR
12h 10mdirect
22:25 - 12:10LHR-CPT
11h 45mdirect
R13 861British Airways
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Thu, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 6
13:50 - 7:00CPT-LHR
18h 10m1 stop
21:00 - 13:00LHR-CPT
15h 00m1 stop
R13 879Ethiopian Air
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Sat, May 10 - Wed, May 28
13:40 - 13:50CPT-LHR
26h 10m1 stop
22:00 - 11:40LHR-CPT
35h 40m1 stop
R14 640Emirates
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Sat, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 8

Flights from Cape Town to Heathrow - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London Heathrow Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost R10 944 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R16 470 and R16 035 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R9 068 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

R5 399
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • Do I have to fly from Cape Town via Johannesburg to get to London Heathrow Airport?

    You don't have to fly to London via Johannesburg because the majority of flights that fly from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow International Airport fly via cities in Africa, Europe or the Middle East, rather than via Johannesburg. Cape Town's airport is international and does not need to fly via OR Tambo International Airport.

  • How do I make my way into Central London from Heathrow Airport?

    The most convenient way to get to Central London is to use the Heathrow Express. It provides the quickest route into London Paddington from the airport, which takes 15 minutes from Heathrow Central without any stops. The train leaves every 15 minutes. Board the Heathrow Express from Terminal 2 or 3 at Heathrow Central or Terminal 5 Station. If you arrive at Terminal 4, you need to catch a shuttle bus to Heathrow Central. Tickets cost around £24 (R500,00) for one-way and around £37 (R750,00) for a return ticket. They can be purchased online or at the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport was R298 for a one-way ticket and R438 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    Lufthansa, KLM, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are direct flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to London, British Airways or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to London are British Airways and SWISS. With an average price for the route of R16 405 and an overall rating of 6,6, British Airways is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R11 343 and an overall rating of 7,6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Heathrow Airport from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R11 522 or less one-way and R15 543 or less round-trip.
  • Cape Town International Airport is a hub for South African Airways, however, many international airlines operate from the airport too. The International Terminal is located at the right side (north side) as you enter the building. International departures and Check-In counters are found on the Level 2.
  • Heathrow Airport has an app, which can be downloaded from Google Play or Apple, to give you all the information you need at the airport. Besides the app, you can also ask any questions on Twitter. You can Tweet your queries to @HeathrowAirport and the social media team will reply with the information you need.
  • Airport staff wearing pink or purple Heathrow polo shirts are ready to assist you with any questions you may have. Their job is to provide assistance to all at the airport and are available to help people get through the airport quickly and smoothly. In general, most of the Heathrow staff wear purple uniforms so they are easily identifiable.
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Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Cape Town to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Heathrow? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3410 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
7,9Food
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Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

2,0 MediocreAlaa, Dec 2024DXB - ALG
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Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

I was not allowed to upgrade with miles whereas others were. That’s a pity

I have a very good experience flighting with emirates. All my expectations were fit well.

We waited over an hour to check our bags in and get boarding passes. We arrived 2 and 1/2 hours before the flight, and it was still very slow. That crew was very friendly and very helpful

Emirates is good airlines. But there plane seats were very small and congested. Need to little good and big seats in economy class.

When you buy emirates you don’t expect low cost. Boarding by bus. Seat will not incline. Line before emergency exit. Eating tray hits belly (and I didn’t grow lately). Entertainment on demand by payment.

When you buy Emirates you don’t expect low cost. Choice of coffee/tea vs water. Entertainment on demand. Seat distance won’t allow food tray to extend without hitting belly (and I didn’t grow lately)

We are flying with Swiss for a long time but this time was terrible do to are flight cancellations we are in some bad hotel with out normal food

It is a good airlines, very professional very good food. I wish they offered free luggage is the only thing.

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

Crammed like sardines into the middle of the middle 4 seat row for an 11 hour flight was a terrible experience. No attempt made to help passengers sleep by dimming lights or shutting window shades. Small mediocre meals. Not enough good movies/TV options. Hopefully we will never have to do this again.

better announcing at the gate prior to boarding and better organization of various gps

The plane was good - on time! But can the stewardesses smile or actually be nice - not to bark the commands

This time, I traveled in the economy, and it was surprisingly better than the eco-premium (food, comfort, and crew were noticeably worse in premium!)

I have no complaints. The crew was attentive, pleasant and heloful

Flight was cancelled due to technical problems with the aircraft. It would be nice if SWISS would invest in new aircraft; that would for sure minimize the technical issues with (old) aircrafts.

overall the flight was good and we were happy they waited for us. However, our luggage didn t make it and this caused us a lot of problems.

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

I have been flew with ET since 2013 and I wish the service can be reach standard airlines as Star Alliance member please ET you need to improve many thing on the services learn from SQ and other member

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

Food service was good. Aircraft was old and needed upgrade such as seats. Flight was delayed about 1 hour.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

Connecting from Germany with not enough time to go thru TSA and security so many times. Kayak or whomever doesn’t leave you enough time between flights. I made it with 5 min before my zone was called. Too stressful

The jollof rice and fried plantain. Communication could have been better.

Solid old-school airline, comfortable, efficient and pleasant. It's the small things like nice blankets, good legroom and complementary mixed drinks, even in economy class. Can recommend!

The crew was amazing! They were attentive and super polite, clearly very well trained in customer service. Very well run flight altogether!

The checkin process was horrid because of a rude staff, the crew pretty much ignored the request for a bottle of water soon after boarding. Not all the crew were bad, but there are certainly some bad apples in there. This review applies to only the Frankfurt to Dallas leg.

The staff was amazing, second to none. I wish I would have booked an exit row seat earlier. I'm 6'2 225 ( athletic build). However I've had a double hip replacement and the 10 hour trip with minimal space in economy caused some muscle spasms, even with getting up and walking around. The plane was full, and the staff did check for me. I would definitely fly again based on the service. However if you are a bigger guy and fly economy, please go for the exit row if possible.

Missed our flight to London and we were put on coach seats to Munich.

Seats were terribly uncomfortable! Couldn’t sleep! I paid for good seats when scheduled with Lufthansa, got crappy mid-section seats on Air Canada!

This was a HORRIBLE experience. I booked a two-leg flight from Reykjavik to Istanbul. My first flight ran 3 hours late and I then missed my flight to Istanbul. British Airways put me on a Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul. No harm done, right? Wrong. The Turkish Airlines flight turned out to be overbooked. By the time I learned of this, British Airways closed their help desk. To add insult to injury, they helped one person in front of me before casually putting up a closed sign even though they knew I was stranded (their fault!) and needed help. I ended up spending $1000+ out of pocket to clean up their mess (including the flight to Johannesburg I had to rebook since BA delayed me so much) and haven’t heard a word about reimbursement. I have never had such an awful travel experience in my life. I know delays happen, but they need to take care of their passengers when these things happen, not leave us stranded in a foreign country in the middle of the night with nowhere to go.

The seats are incredibly uncomfortable. My luggage didn't make it on my flight from London to Nashville.

5 days later I have not yet received my luggage so terrible and unacceptable

everything on the flight was a great experience except the food could have been better!

The seats were uncomfy and the food tasteless, crew clueless

Easy and quick check in, clean and nice seats. Overall excellent experience.

My problem was with the onward connection between London Heathrow and Washington IAD. The flight was several times changed.

The A350 is a great plane but BA's seating was incredibly tight (eg compared to the same plane as flown by BA's partner Finnair) and with a middle seat it was very claustrophobic

Flights were on time. Crew was courteous. Food was much better than I expected. Heathrow is a good transit hub - great selection at the duty free.

The seats in airbus from LA to London are uncomfortable. They are too narrow. I am a slim person but felt cramped. The way the seats are laid out really hinders privacy. You are forced to look at the person next to you which is awkward, Also the entertainment on the same leg was limited. The crew was excellent and attentive and the food was decent. The seats on London to Delhi leg were way better. The crew again was very attentive and polite.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/2Mon
2 stopsKenya Airways
27h 00mCPT-LHR
R5 399
22/3Sat
directVirgin Atlantic
12h 00mCPT-LHR
R6 740
28/12Sat
1 stopLufthansa
24h 35mCPT-LHR
R9 005
1/1Wed
1 stopLufthansa
15h 25mCPT-LHR
R9 023
17/4Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
18h 10mCPT-LHR
R9 222
1/1Wed
2 stopsSWISS
24h 35mCPT-LHR
R9 259
15/4Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 40mCPT-LHR
R9 730
10/5Sat
directBritish Airways
11h 40mCPT-LHR
R11 342
15/6Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 40mCPT-LHR
R11 378
12/1Sun
1 stopSWISS
14h 40mCPT-LHR
R11 922

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Last minute flights from Cape Town to Heathrow

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cape Town to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
24/12Tue
multi-stopSWISS
24h 00mCPT-LHR
16/1Thu
multi-stopSWISS
60h 30mLHR-CPT
R11 215
24/12Tue
multi-stopSWISS
38h 25mCPT-LHR
16/1Thu
multi-stopSWISS
59h 00mLHR-CPT
R11 324
20/12Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 25mCPT-LHR
7/1Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 50mLHR-CPT
R14 277
20/12Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 25mCPT-LHR
10/1Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 50mLHR-CPT
R14 422
24/12Tue
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 55mCPT-LHR
16/1Thu
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 35mLHR-CPT
R15 328
24/12Tue
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 55mCPT-LHR
16/1Thu
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 35mLHR-CPT
R15 401
20/12Fri
directBritish Airways
12h 10mCPT-LHR
24/12Tue
directBritish Airways
11h 45mLHR-CPT
R23 246
22/12Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
27h 05mCPT-LHR
24/12Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
23h 55mLHR-CPT
R23 790
22/12Sun
directBritish Airways
12h 10mCPT-LHR
25/12Wed
directBritish Airways
11h 45mLHR-CPT
R24 985
23/12Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
27h 00mCPT-LHR
26/12Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
18h 10mLHR-CPT
R29 533

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