Cheap air tickets from Cape Town to London Heathrow

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to London Heathrow flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow

Cape Town to London Heathrow: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Heathrow.

Cape Town to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$465
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time12 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week55

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow is $508. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to London Heathrow.
Finnair, American Airlines and British Airways fly direct from Cape Town to London Heathrow.
As of October 2024, there are 55 flights per week flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow is usually October 2024.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Monday, 11 November 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Heathrow but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SWISS and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to London Heathrow.

Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 11 hours 50 minutes. London's timezone is UTC+0, making London 2 hours behind Cape Town.

  • Take your pick of 31 weekly flights from Cape Town International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The 10:40 departure with Virgin Atlantic is the earliest flight you can take from CPT to LHR. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:25 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Virgin Atlantic runs direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in London — plus maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.

  • To break up your flight from Cape Town International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The top stopovers on the CPT - LHR route are:

    • O.R. Tambo International Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

  • Before getting your cheap ticket from CPT to LHR, check whether you need a visa to enter United Kingdom. Visa and travel document requirements can vary and are updated often. For the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're travelling to.

Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 21 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Need a handy hotel close to CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

More about London

Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London

  • London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London is about 57 minutes in a car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.

  • It takes around 1 hour and 1 minute if you're using public transport.

Complete your London trip with hotels and a car rental

  • You've got your cheap ticket to London Heathrow Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in London.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is $464. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $508. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap tickets from CPT to LHR by booking 5 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from CPT to LHR. You don't need to search every day to see if fares have fallen. We'll tell you as soon as there's a change in price.

  • Use filters to tailor your flights from Cape Town International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.

When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to visit London. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Cape Town International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CPT to LHR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.