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Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from CAD 456 and round-trip from CAD 1,037. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CPT 18:55
        12h
        Direct
        LHR 04:55
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Nov 20 | British Airways
        LHR 22:20
        11h 50m
        Direct
        CPT 12:10
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 25 | British Airways
        CAD 1,254 CAD 1,742
        28% off
        28% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,254
      • CPT 20:40
        12h
        Direct
        LHR 06:40
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Nov 13 | British Airways
        LHR 22:20
        11h 50m
        Direct
        CPT 12:10
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | British Airways
        CAD 1,271 CAD 1,742
        27% off
        27% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,271
      • CPT 09:30
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:55
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Nov 12 | Lufthansa
        LHR 08:45
        20h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 07:40
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Lufthansa
        CAD 1,037 CAD 1,742
        40% off
        40% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,037
      • CPT 22:35
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 13:00
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Oct 23 | Swiss Airlines
        LHR 20:05
        33h 30m
        1 stop
        CPT 07:35
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 26 | Swiss Airlines
        CAD 1,093
        37% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,093
      • CPT 15:10
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 14:25
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Nov 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LGW 10:00
        25h
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 1,094
        37% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,094
      • CPT 00:55
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:30
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
        STN 10:55
        34h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 23:00
        London - Cape Town | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
        CAD 1,097
        37% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,097
      • CPT 22:35
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 17:50
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Oct 23 | Lufthansa
        LGW 18:40
        14h
        1 stop
        CPT 10:40
        London - Cape Town | Wed, Oct 28 | Swiss Airlines
        CAD 1,105
        37% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,105
      • CPT 17:15
        18h 30m
        1 stop
        LHR 09:45
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
        STN 10:55
        34h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 23:00
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
        CAD 1,118
        36% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,118
      • CPT 15:10
        26h 50m
        1 stop
        LHR 17:00
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Oct 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LGW 10:10
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 1,118
        36% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,118
      • CPT 17:20
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        LHR 14:55
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
        STN 10:55
        34h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 23:00
        London - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
        CAD 1,128
        35% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,128
      • CPT 09:30
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:55
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Oct 29 | Lufthansa
        LHR 08:45
        20h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 07:40
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | Lufthansa
        CAD 1,140
        35% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,140
      • CPT 13:50
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        LHR 07:00
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Oct 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LGW 10:00
        25h
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 1,141
        35% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,141
      • CPT 14:25
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:30
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Nov 27 | Kenya Airways
        LGW 10:00
        18h
        1 stop
        CPT 06:00
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 30 | Kenya Airways
        CAD 1,142
        34% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,142
      • CPT 14:25
        26h 50m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:15
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Oct 23 | Kenya Airways
        LHR 17:25
        34h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 06:00
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Kenya Airways
        CAD 1,142
        34% off
        CAD 1,742 CAD 1,142
      • CPT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LON 14:00
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        LON 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CPT 16:00
        London - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CPT 23:45
        11h 55m
        Direct
        LHR 10:40
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Atlantic
        CAD 489 CAD 799
        39% off
        39% off
        CAD 799 CAD 489
      • CPT 23:45
        11h 55m
        Direct
        LHR 10:40
        Cape Town - London | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Atlantic
        CAD 498 CAD 799
        38% off
        38% off
        CAD 799 CAD 498
      • CPT 00:55
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:30
        Cape Town - London | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
        CAD 456 CAD 799
        43% off
        43% off
        CAD 799 CAD 456
      • CPT 00:55
        34h 55m
        1 stop
        LHR 09:50
        Cape Town - London | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
        CAD 458
        43% off
        CAD 799 CAD 458
      • CPT 00:55
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:30
        Cape Town - London | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
        CAD 458
        43% off
        CAD 799 CAD 458
      • CPT 00:55
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:20
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
        CAD 467
        42% off
        CAD 799 CAD 467
      • CPT 00:55
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:20
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
        CAD 467
        42% off
        CAD 799 CAD 467
      • CPT 09:30
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:55
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Nov 13 | Lufthansa
        CAD 571
        28% off
        CAD 799 CAD 571
      • CPT 09:30
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:55
        Cape Town - London | Wed, Nov 11 | Lufthansa
        CAD 571
        28% off
        CAD 799 CAD 571
      • CPT 09:30
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:55
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Oct 27 | Lufthansa
        CAD 571
        28% off
        CAD 799 CAD 571
      • CPT 09:30
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:55
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Nov 9 | Lufthansa
        CAD 572
        28% off
        CAD 799 CAD 572
      • CPT 09:30
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:55
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Oct 26 | Lufthansa
        CAD 573
        28% off
        CAD 799 CAD 573
      • CPT 09:30
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:55
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Nov 10 | Lufthansa
        CAD 583
        27% off
        CAD 799 CAD 583
      • CPT 09:30
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:55
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Nov 3 | Lufthansa
        CAD 583
        27% off
        CAD 799 CAD 583
      • CPT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LON 14:00
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport are usually in October, with an average price of CAD 873. It is best to avoid January, when the average price can reach CAD 1,388.

CAD 1,388
CAD 1,131
CAD 873
CAD 616
  • CAD 873
    Oct
  • CAD 949
    Nov
  • CAD 981
    Dec
  • CAD 1,388
    Jan
  • CAD 1,043
    Feb
  • CAD 1,183
    Mar
  • CAD 1,079
    Apr
  • CAD 986
    May
  • CAD 899
    Jun
  • CAD 916
    Jul
  • CAD 957
    Aug
  • CAD 1,157
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

CAD 1,281
CAD 1,102
CAD 923
CAD 744
    Cheapest
  • CAD 1,047
    Mon
  • CAD 946
    Tue
  • CAD 923
    Wed
  • CAD 1,035
    Thu
  • CAD 1,274
    Fri
  • CAD 1,281
    Sat
  • CAD 1,045
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport is Turkish Airlines (from CAD 456) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Turkish Airlines
From CAD 456
Lufthansa
From CAD 571
Emirates
From CAD 592
Qatar Airways
From CAD 596
Kenya Airways
From CAD 598
Swiss Airlines
From CAD 599
Virgin Atlantic
From CAD 622
Flysafair
From CAD 670
South African Airways
From CAD 678
Airlink
From CAD 724

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What is the flight schedule from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cape Town to London and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. LH577

    Cape Town International Airport

    17:55

    CPT

    11h 25m

    Direct

    05:20

    FRA

    - M T W T F S
    Search

  2. LH4234

    Frankfurt Airport

    07:05

    FRA

    1h 40m

    Direct

    07:45

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  3. LH577

    Cape Town International Airport

    17:55

    CPT

    11h 25m

    Direct

    05:20

    FRA

    - M T W T F S
    Search

  4. LH900

    Frankfurt Airport

    08:00

    FRA

    1h 40m

    Direct

    08:40

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  5. QR1372

    Cape Town International Airport

    19:30

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    06:05

    DOH

    - - T - T - S
    Search

  6. QR007

    Hamad International Airport

    08:50

    DOH

    7h 35m

    Direct

    14:25

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  7. QR1370

    Cape Town International Airport

    13:15

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    23:50

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. QR105

    Hamad International Airport

    01:10

    DOH

    7h 15m

    Direct

    06:25

    LHR

    S M - W - F -

  9. EK779

    Cape Town International Airport

    20:00

    CPT

    9h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    DXB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. EK031

    Dubai International Airport

    12:10

    DXB

    8h

    Direct

    16:10

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  11. EK771

    Cape Town International Airport

    18:25

    CPT

    9h 25m

    Direct

    05:50

    DXB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. EK029

    Dubai International Airport

    09:40

    DXB

    7h 45m

    Direct

    14:25

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  13. LH577

    Cape Town International Airport

    17:55

    CPT

    11h 25m

    Direct

    05:20

    FRA

    - M T W T F S
    Search

  14. LH908

    Frankfurt Airport

    14:00

    FRA

    1h 40m

    Direct

    14:40

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  15. LH577

    Cape Town International Airport

    17:55

    CPT

    11h 25m

    Direct

    05:20

    FRA

    - M T W T F S
    Search

  16. LH914

    Frankfurt Airport

    16:00

    FRA

    1h 40m

    Direct

    16:40

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  17. EK779

    Cape Town International Airport

    20:00

    CPT

    9h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    DXB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. EK003

    Dubai International Airport

    14:15

    DXB

    7h 25m

    Direct

    18:40

    LHR

    S M T W T F S
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About Cape Town International Airport and Heathrow Airport

Learn about Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 9,691.85km
Cheapest one-way ticket price CAD 456
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 1,037

FAQs for Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport Flights

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

    Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport takes about 11 hours 12 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Heathrow Airport (LHR).
  • The earliest flight from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport departs at 18:50, and the last departs at 18:50, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around CAD 1,204 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from London Gatwick Airport to downtown is about 39km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Heathrow Airport to downtown is about 23km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
    • The distance from London Luton Airport to downtown is about 44km, by taxi about 1 hour.
  • British Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 3611 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport currently start from CAD 456, and round-trip fares start from CAD 1,037. The current lowest fare is a Turkish Airlines flight departing on Wed, Oct 28; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. British Airways operate direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 11 hours 9 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport is CAD 844. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by British Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cape Town International Airport and Heathrow Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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