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£281 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport

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Cheap Flight Deals from Cape Town to Heathrow (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 Heathrow 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

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Heathrow.
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KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:35CPT-LHR
19h 20m1 stop
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06:30 - 21:25LHR-CPT
13h 55m1 stop
£463KLM
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Wed, 4 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
KLM Logo
23:15 - 13:50CPT-LHR
15h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
06:30 - 21:25LHR-CPT
13h 55m1 stop
£466KLM
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Wed, 4 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:35CPT-LHR
19h 20m1 stop
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17:05 - 21:55LHR-CPT
26h 50m1 stop
£469KLM
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 19 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 07:00CPT-LHR
16h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 13:00LHR-CPT
15h 00m1 stop
£507Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 20 May - Wed, 4 Jun
SWISS Logo
08:40 - 07:55CPT-LHR
24h 15m1 stop
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18:40 - 13:25LHR-CPT
17h 45m2 stops
£517SWISS
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Sun, 18 May - Mon, 26 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 09:05CPT-LHR
19h 30m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 14:35LHR-CPT
16h 35m1 stop
£526Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 4 Jun
SWISS Logo
11:05 - 19:20CPT-LHR
33h 15m2 stops
SWISS Logo
20:05 - 15:15LHR-CPT
42h 10m2 stops
£544SWISS
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Fri, 6 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
Lufthansa Logo
15:20 - 07:40CPT-LHR
17h 20m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
07:30 - 09:30LHR-CPT
25h 00m1 stop
£610Lufthansa
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
British Airways Logo
09:00 - 07:30CPT-LHR
23h 30m1 stop
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22:25 - 11:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
£611British Airways
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 11 Jun
British Airways Logo
09:00 - 05:35CPT-LHR
21h 35m1 stop
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22:25 - 11:00LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
£615British Airways
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 11 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to Heathrow

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
British Airways

Upgrade to premium economy for 18 cm extra legroom, wider seats, and priority boarding.


BA's premium economy offers priority boarding and a bigger baggage allowance for long-haul comfort.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin's Economy Delight offers extra legroom, priority check-in, and boarding for a better economy experience.


Enjoy in-flight Wi-Fi across all cabins, with packages for light browsing or streaming content.

Airports
CPT

For international departures, head to the northern section after the central security checkpoint at CPT.

Read more about CPTby Daniel Scheffler
LHR

The Heathrow Express takes you to London Paddington in just 15 minutes. Buy tickets in advance for the best rate.

Read more about LHRby Kirstie Pickering
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Heathrow flights

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.
For Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from London Heathrow Airport back to Cape Town, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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 £449 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £710 and £700 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.
No, with an average price for the route of £1,598, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£281
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • 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 £374 for a one-way ticket and £616 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

    Cape Town airport is called Cape Town Intl and the only airport in London Heathrow Airport is London Heathrow.

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

    KLM, Lufthansa, 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 Airbus A350-1000 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport.

  • 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, Emirates or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to London are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of £680 and an overall rating of 8.0, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £545 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £469 or less one-way and £661 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

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, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Cape Town to Heathrow

 
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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1582 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.7Entertainment
7.6Boarding
7.0Food
8.2Crew
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They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025ZRH - FLR
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They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

The staff were nice people, the food was very cheap, one of the meal was a sandwich or nothing, I couldn't buy any food, mind expensive duty free WAS available right away. 🤒

It was great. My seat was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean . The service was superb . I travel a lot and I have been in 64 counties. I wish I could fly first class, even though I could , but I prefer to budget my yearly travelling expense on actual visiting , not on flight. Anyway, my point is that your economy was far much better than other airlines as good as Air France. The flight attendants and all crew were polite and very helpful and respectful. Thank you for making my long trip tolerable.

I slept the whole flight so I can't tell you about the food and there was no entertainment offered. Crew was very nice, seats were comfortable in business, and boarding was easy.

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

We are glinting with united , but over all very disappointed

Nothing special.. they could have provided something to eat without a charge

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

Everything was great except food . It as okay not good not bad

Flight attendant served beverage to everyone during meal service and forgot about me. Had to call her several times until she realized it. Not a good service for a business class flight

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

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.

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

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

Love the little chocolate bars, and consumer rights in EU regarding stepped refunds when flights are delayed.

I've yet to be on an Air Dolomiti flight that hasn't been delayed, but other than that I've really enjoyed flying with them

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

I arrived late in Frankfurt and I had to catch my flight to Vienna and I was running late because when I was landing the flight to Vienna was boarding. I had to go through immigration and then I had to wait in a long line to take a bus to a terminal where my flight to Vienna was taking off. However, I truly didn't think I would make it. I was literally running through the whole airport and when I stopped to ask at one of the Austrian Airlines gates they were rude because they didn't have the time to support me.

The flight crew did a good job, the main problem I had was in the layout of the pod itself. I know it does not matter but the connection for the head phones was not A- easy to find, B- very difficult to do based on the placement ( behind the right shoulder, very hard to reach, the type of plug on the frame vs the actual plug of the headphones), C due to the location and the way it connected, it did not allow me to use my own headphones, D- very low quality and very uncomfortable headphones, E- Surprisingly, very old selections of movies, for me, at least. I will still fly with Lufthansa as you deliver a very good product overall and I enjoy the quality of service, the ease and the prices. Thank you.

Had to put carry ons under seat and had no legroom!!!

Crew was nicer to some people than others for no apparent reason. I had to get an older lady’s attention because she was too busy talking to passengers.

Very cheap airline, with low quality services. Staff not particularly kind

Still haven’t finished the flight. Day 2. Missed flight connection for reasons not explained and had to spend night at hotel. Booked on early flight next morning and had to deplane for technical issue. So tired. Not happy. Seat changed to ver back of plane like they did on the outgoing flight. This airline is second rate at best. Bad form. Never again. Not duly compensated

Uncomfortable seats. Crazy seat assignments separating families when they could easily have put them together. Good communication from pilot about arrival time after delay in departure. Toilet ran out of water in sink. Snack box poor for flight of this length.

The bed in Club class was not very comfortable, everything else was good.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Great room between the seats, food was excellent, very comfortable overall and could have stayed on the plane even longer

I have noticed that the airlines, including this flight, pretend there is going to be turbulence, announce such, and say they can’t do beverage service. There is no turbulence and the seat belt light goes off 10 minutes before they ask for tray tables up and seat belts back on. They are just trying to spend less money and it’s quite transparent

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

No longer a premium carrier and no better than the low cost .

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