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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 DKK 2,536 and round-trip from DKK 4,889. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CPT 20:40
        12h
        Direct
        LHR 06:40
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Nov 5 | British Airways
        LHR 22:20
        11h 50m
        Direct
        CPT 12:10
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | British Airways
        DKK 5,731 DKK 8,000
        28% off
        28% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 5,731
      • CPT 23:45
        11h 55m
        Direct
        LHR 10:40
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Oct 19 | Virgin Atlantic
        LGW 09:40
        11h 30m
        Direct
        CPT 22:10
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 22 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        DKK 5,840 DKK 8,000
        27% off
        27% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 5,840
      • CPT 07:20
        33h 55m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:15
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Sep 22 | Kenya Airways
        LGW 11:00
        25h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:35
        London - Cape Town | Tue, Sep 29 | Kenya Airways
        DKK 4,889 DKK 8,000
        39% off
        39% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 4,889
      • CPT 15:10
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        LHR 17:20
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Sep 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LGW 10:10
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Sep 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        DKK 4,939
        38% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 4,939
      • CPT 15:10
        26h 50m
        1 stop
        LHR 17:00
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Oct 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LGW 10:10
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        DKK 4,948
        38% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 4,948
      • CPT 13:50
        28h 10m
        1 stop
        LHR 17:00
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Sep 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LGW 10:10
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        DKK 5,005
        37% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 5,005
      • CPT 13:50
        28h 10m
        1 stop
        LHR 17:00
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Oct 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LGW 10:10
        27h
        1 stop
        CPT 14:10
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        DKK 5,051
        37% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 5,051
      • CPT 15:10
        26h 50m
        1 stop
        LHR 17:00
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Sep 14 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LGW 10:10
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        London - Cape Town | Mon, Sep 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        DKK 5,092
        36% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 5,092
      • CPT 15:10
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        LHR 17:20
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Sep 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LGW 10:10
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Sep 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        DKK 5,124
        36% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 5,124
      • CPT 16:35
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:10
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Sep 18 | Turkish Airlines
        STN 17:35
        17h 15m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:50
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 24 | Turkish Airlines
        DKK 5,127
        36% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 5,127
      • CPT 22:35
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 13:00
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Sep 18 | Swiss Airlines
        LHR 06:00
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 20:55
        London - Cape Town | Fri, Sep 25 | Swiss Airlines
        DKK 5,144
        36% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 5,144
      • CPT 16:35
        20h 35m
        1 stop
        LHR 12:10
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Sep 13 | Turkish Airlines
        STN 06:55
        27h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:50
        London - Cape Town | Sun, Sep 20 | Turkish Airlines
        DKK 5,147
        36% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 5,147
      • CPT 07:20
        33h 55m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:15
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Sep 15 | Kenya Airways
        LGW 11:00
        25h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:35
        London - Cape Town | Sat, Sep 19 | Kenya Airways
        DKK 5,156
        36% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 5,156
      • CPT 07:40
        25h
        1 stop
        LHR 07:40
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Sep 18 | KLM
        LHR 06:15
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 22:10
        London - Cape Town | Fri, Sep 25 | Air France
        DKK 5,210
        35% off
        DKK 8,000 DKK 5,210
      • CPT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LON 14:00
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Sep 8 | Normal Airline
        LON 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CPT 16:00
        London - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CPT 23:45
        11h 55m
        Direct
        LHR 10:40
        Cape Town - London | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Atlantic
        DKK 2,595 DKK 3,674
        28% off
        28% off
        DKK 3,674 DKK 2,595
      • CPT 09:30
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:55
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Oct 30 | Lufthansa
        DKK 2,536 DKK 3,674
        31% off
        31% off
        DKK 3,674 DKK 2,536
      • CPT 09:30
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:55
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Nov 5 | Lufthansa
        DKK 2,564 DKK 3,674
        30% off
        30% off
        DKK 3,674 DKK 2,564
      • CPT 09:30
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:55
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Oct 29 | Lufthansa
        DKK 2,610
        28% off
        DKK 3,674 DKK 2,610
      • CPT 13:15
        19h 45m
        1 stop
        LHR 08:00
        Cape Town - London | Wed, Sep 9 | Qatar Airways
        DKK 2,623
        28% off
        DKK 3,674 DKK 2,623
      • CPT 17:55
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        LHR 07:40
        Cape Town - London | Fri, Oct 9 | Lufthansa
        DKK 2,625
        28% off
        DKK 3,674 DKK 2,625
      • CPT 19:30
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        LHR 18:00
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Sep 8 | Qatar Airways
        DKK 2,639
        28% off
        DKK 3,674 DKK 2,639
      • CPT 19:30
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        LHR 14:05
        Cape Town - London | Wed, Sep 30 | Qatar Airways
        DKK 2,675
        27% off
        DKK 3,674 DKK 2,675
      • CPT 16:35
        30h 50m
        1 stop
        LHR 22:25
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Sep 22 | Turkish Airlines
        DKK 2,678
        27% off
        DKK 3,674 DKK 2,678
      • CPT 13:15
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        LHR 06:25
        Cape Town - London | Thu, Sep 24 | Qatar Airways
        DKK 2,680
        27% off
        DKK 3,674 DKK 2,680
      • CPT 20:00
        37h 10m
        1 stop
        LHR 07:10
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Nov 3 | Emirates
        DKK 2,682
        27% off
        DKK 3,674 DKK 2,682
      • CPT 18:25
        21h
        1 stop
        LHR 14:25
        Cape Town - London | Mon, Oct 12 | Emirates
        DKK 2,682
        27% off
        DKK 3,674 DKK 2,682
      • CPT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LON 14:00
        Cape Town - London | Tue, Sep 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com 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 June, with an average price of DKK 4,054. It is best to avoid January, when the average price can reach DKK 6,256.

DKK 6,256
DKK 5,155
DKK 4,054
DKK 2,953
    Cheapest
  • DKK 5,502
    Aug
  • DKK 4,577
    Sep
  • DKK 4,360
    Oct
  • DKK 4,278
    Nov
  • DKK 4,421
    Dec
  • DKK 6,256
    Jan
  • DKK 4,702
    Feb
  • DKK 5,335
    Mar
  • DKK 4,862
    Apr
  • DKK 4,445
    May
  • DKK 4,054
    Jun
  • DKK 4,130
    Jul

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 Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

DKK 5,812
DKK 4,962
DKK 4,112
DKK 3,262
    Cheapest
  • DKK 4,743
    Mon
  • DKK 4,254
    Tue
  • DKK 4,112
    Wed
  • DKK 4,223
    Thu
  • DKK 5,812
    Fri
  • DKK 5,792
    Sat
  • DKK 4,775
    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 Virgin Atlantic (from DKK 2,464) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Virgin Atlantic
From DKK 2,464
Lufthansa
From DKK 2,536
Qatar Airways
From DKK 2,600
Flysafair
From DKK 2,635
Emirates
From DKK 2,670
Swiss Airlines
From DKK 2,690
Kenya Airways
From DKK 2,702
Turkish Airlines
From DKK 2,717
South African Airways
From DKK 2,913
Etihad Airways
From DKK 3,322

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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. LX8087

    Cape Town International Airport

    22:55

    CPT

    11h 5m

    Direct

    10:00

    ZRH

    - - - - T - -
    Search

  2. LX340

    Zurich International Airport

    20:55

    ZRH

    1h 50m

    Direct

    21:45

    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. QR1370

    Cape Town International Airport

    13:15

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    23:50

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. BA2290

    Hamad International Airport

    03:35

    DOH

    7h 25m

    Direct

    08:00

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  7. QR1372

    Cape Town International Airport

    19:30

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    06:05

    DOH

    - - T - T - S
    Search

  8. BA7007

    Hamad International Airport

    08:55

    DOH

    7h 15m

    Direct

    14:10

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  9. LH577

    Cape Town International Airport

    17:55

    CPT

    11h 25m

    Direct

    05:20

    FRA

    - M T W T F S
    Search

  10. LH914

    Frankfurt Airport

    16:00

    FRA

    1h 40m

    Direct

    16:40

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  11. EK779

    Cape Town International Airport

    20:00

    CPT

    9h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    DXB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. EK003

    Dubai International Airport

    14:40

    DXB

    7h 11m

    Direct

    18:51

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  13. LX8087

    Cape Town International Airport

    22:55

    CPT

    11h 5m

    Direct

    10:00

    ZRH

    - - - - T - -
    Search

  14. LX316

    Zurich International Airport

    07:05

    ZRH

    1h 50m

    Direct

    07:55

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  15. EK771

    Cape Town International Airport

    18:25

    CPT

    9h 25m

    Direct

    05:50

    DXB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. EK003

    Dubai International Airport

    14:40

    DXB

    7h 11m

    Direct

    18:51

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  17. QR1370

    Cape Town International Airport

    13:15

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    23:50

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. QR007

    Hamad International Airport

    09:00

    DOH

    7h 25m

    Direct

    13:25

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  19. EK773

    Cape Town International Airport

    13:15

    CPT

    9h 20m

    Direct

    00:35

    DXB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. EK029

    Dubai International Airport

    10:06

    DXB

    7h 33m

    Direct

    14:39

    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 DKK 2,536
Cheapest return ticket price DKK 4,889

FAQs for Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    It takes around 11 hours 53 minutes to fly from Cape Town International Airport (cpt) to Heathrow Airport(lhr).
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Heathrow Airport (LHR).
  • Tickets cost around DKK 4,471 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around DKK 5,892 in September, 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.
  • The earliest flight from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport departs at 18:50, and the last departs at 18:50, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport operates around 5 weekly flights, mainly by British Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • 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 DKK 4,388. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and Iberia operate direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 10 hours 12 minutes, and around 6 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • 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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