Cheap Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to London (LHR)

Airlines that fly from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to London (CPT-LHR)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at AU$594 for one-way flights and AU$619 for return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Swiss International Air Lines
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 5 Feb
Swiss International Air Lines
London — Cape Town
LHR - CPT with Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, 18 Feb
Found 11 hours ago
From AU$619
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on February 5 with Swiss International Air Lines, and returning from London to Cape Town on February 18 with Swiss International Air Lines. Price from AU$619, Found 11 hours ago.
Swiss International Air Lines
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 5 Feb
Swiss International Air Lines
London — Cape Town
LHR - CPT with Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, 24 Feb
Found 1 day ago
From AU$652
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on February 5 with Swiss International Air Lines, and returning from London to Cape Town on February 24 with Swiss International Air Lines. Price from AU$652, Found 1 day ago.
Swiss International Air Lines
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Swiss International Air Lines
Sun, 26 Jan
Swiss International Air Lines
London — Cape Town
LHR - CPT with Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, 4 Feb
Found 3 days ago
From AU$653
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on January 26 with Swiss International Air Lines, and returning from London to Cape Town on February 4 with Swiss International Air Lines. Price from AU$653, Found 3 days ago.
Swiss International Air Lines
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Swiss International Air Lines
Sun, 9 Feb
Swiss International Air Lines
London — Cape Town
LHR - CPT with Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, 24 Feb
Found 2 days ago
From AU$665
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on February 9 with Swiss International Air Lines, and returning from London to Cape Town on February 24 with Swiss International Air Lines. Price from AU$665, Found 2 days ago.
Swiss International Air Lines
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, 4 Feb
Swiss International Air Lines
London — Cape Town
LHR - CPT with Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 19 Feb
Found 5 days ago
From AU$698
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on February 4 with Swiss International Air Lines, and returning from London to Cape Town on February 19 with Swiss International Air Lines. Price from AU$698, Found 5 days ago.
Swiss International Air Lines
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 5 Feb
Swiss International Air Lines
London — Cape Town
LHR - CPT with Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, 18 Feb
Found 11 hours ago
From AU$796
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on February 5 with Swiss International Air Lines, and returning from London to Cape Town on February 18 with Swiss International Air Lines. Price from AU$796, Found 11 hours ago.
Swiss International Air Lines
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 5 Feb
Swiss International Air Lines
London — Cape Town
LHR - CPT with Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, 24 Feb
Found 1 day ago
From AU$798
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on February 5 with Swiss International Air Lines, and returning from London to Cape Town on February 24 with Swiss International Air Lines. Price from AU$798, Found 1 day ago.
Swiss International Air Lines
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, 4 Feb
Swiss International Air Lines
London — Cape Town
LHR - CPT with Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, 18 Feb
Found 3 days ago
From AU$799
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on February 4 with Swiss International Air Lines, and returning from London to Cape Town on February 18 with Swiss International Air Lines. Price from AU$799, Found 3 days ago.
Swiss International Air Lines
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, 4 Feb
Swiss International Air Lines
London — Cape Town
LHR - CPT with Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 19 Feb
Found 5 days ago
From AU$800
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on February 4 with Swiss International Air Lines, and returning from London to Cape Town on February 19 with Swiss International Air Lines. Price from AU$800, Found 5 days ago.
Swiss International Air Lines
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, 6 Feb
Swiss International Air Lines
London — Cape Town
LHR - CPT with Swiss International Air Lines
Sat, 22 Feb
Found 2 days ago
From AU$813
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on February 6 with Swiss International Air Lines, and returning from London to Cape Town on February 22 with Swiss International Air Lines. Price from AU$813, Found 2 days ago.
Virgin Atlantic
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Virgin Atlantic
Fri, 21 Mar
Found 5 days ago
From AU$594
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on with Virgin Atlantic. Price from AU$594, Found 5 days ago.
Virgin Atlantic
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Virgin Atlantic
Fri, 24 Jan
Found 2 days ago
From AU$598
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on with Virgin Atlantic. Price from AU$598, Found 2 days ago.
Virgin Atlantic
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 15 Jan
Found 14 hours ago
From AU$600
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on with Virgin Atlantic. Price from AU$600, Found 14 hours ago.
Virgin Atlantic
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 26 Nov
Found 2 days ago
From AU$600
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on with Virgin Atlantic. Price from AU$600, Found 2 days ago.
Virgin Atlantic
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 21 Jan
Found 5 days ago
From AU$607
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on with Virgin Atlantic. Price from AU$607, Found 5 days ago.
Virgin Atlantic
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 11 Nov
Found 1 day ago
From AU$610
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on with Virgin Atlantic. Price from AU$610, Found 1 day ago.
Virgin Atlantic
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Virgin Atlantic
Thu, 16 Jan
Found 2 days ago
From AU$611
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on with Virgin Atlantic. Price from AU$611, Found 2 days ago.
Virgin Atlantic
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 28 Jan
Found 1 day ago
From AU$613
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on with Virgin Atlantic. Price from AU$613, Found 1 day ago.
Virgin Atlantic
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 4 Feb
Found 2 days ago
From AU$618
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on with Virgin Atlantic. Price from AU$618, Found 2 days ago.
Turkish Airlines
Cape Town — London
CPT - LHR with Turkish Airlines
Tue, 13 May
Found 1 day ago
From AU$646
Select flight from Cape Town to London, departing on with Turkish Airlines. Price from AU$646, Found 1 day ago.
Flight from Cape Town to London route information
Origin airport
Cape Town Intl.
Destination airport
Heathrow
Airlines serving
Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Return price
AU$619
Distance
9624 km

Your quick guide to flights from Cape Town to London

Pick up great flights from Cape Town to London

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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to London

From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$619 to AU$813, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to London is normally in February.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from CPT to Heathrow Airport?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between CPT and London Heathrow is AU$619. But you better act quick. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from CPT to Heathrow Airport?
Most flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether you are charged a fee all comes down to your airline. If you do have to cancel your break, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from CPT to LHR that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for Cape Town Intl. Airport to Heathrow Airport flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Cape Town Intl. Airport to Heathrow Airport?
With a flight distance of 9 700 kilometres between Cape Town and Hounslow, this is a long flight. Be sure to keep well hydrated and move your legs every so often.
Which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl. Airport to Heathrow Airport?
One airline that services the route from Cape Town Intl. Airport to London Heathrow is British Airways (BA). It offers 30 flights a month. For more options, have a look at the ticket prices from Virgin Atlantic (VS). This carrier operates 8 monthly flights between these airports.
Are Cape Town Intl. Airport to Heathrow Airport (LHR) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some super cheap fares from Cape Town Intl. Airport to LHR showing up a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you’d rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines issue prices so far in advance.
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