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

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Kenya Airways
Tue., 16 Sep. - Tue., 23 Sep.
CPT
Cape Town
LHR
London
AU$1,112 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,112
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Tue., 16 Sep. from Cape Town to London, returning Tue., 23 Sep., priced at AU$1,112 found 5 days ago
KLM
Mon., 9 Jun. - Mon., 16 Jun.
CPT
Cape Town
LHR
London
AU$1,118 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,118
Return
found 5 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon., 9 Jun. from Cape Town to London, returning Mon., 16 Jun., priced at AU$1,118 found 5 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Mon., 9 Jun. - Fri., 20 Jun.
CPT
Cape Town
LHR
London
AU$1,153 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,153
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon., 9 Jun. from Cape Town to London, returning Fri., 20 Jun., priced at AU$1,153 found 2 days ago
KLM
Mon., 9 Jun. - Fri., 20 Jun.
CPT
Cape Town
LHR
London
AU$1,187 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,187
Return
found 2 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon., 9 Jun. from Cape Town to London, returning Fri., 20 Jun., priced at AU$1,187 found 2 days ago
Kenya Airways
Wed., 2 Apr. - Tue., 22 Apr.
CPT
Cape Town
LHR
London
AU$1,219 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,219
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed., 2 Apr. from Cape Town to London, returning Tue., 22 Apr., priced at AU$1,219 found 1 day ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Mon., 9 Jun. - Fri., 20 Jun.
CPT
Cape Town
LHR
London
AU$1,245 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,245
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon., 9 Jun. from Cape Town to London, returning Fri., 20 Jun., priced at AU$1,245 found 2 days ago
Airlink
Mon., 9 Jun. - Fri., 20 Jun.
CPT
Cape Town
LHR
London
AU$1,264 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,264
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Mon., 9 Jun. from Cape Town to London, returning Fri., 20 Jun., priced at AU$1,264 found 2 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Wed., 2 Apr. - Tue., 22 Apr.
CPT
Cape Town
LHR
London
AU$1,319 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,319
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed., 2 Apr. from Cape Town to London, returning Tue., 22 Apr., priced at AU$1,319 found 1 day ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Wed., 2 Apr. - Wed., 23 Apr.
CPT
Cape Town
LHR
London
AU$1,322 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$1,322
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed., 2 Apr. from Cape Town to London, returning Wed., 23 Apr., priced at AU$1,322 found 7 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon., 9 Jun. - Mon., 16 Jun.
CPT
Cape Town
LHR
London
AU$1,361 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,361
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon., 9 Jun. from Cape Town to London, returning Mon., 16 Jun., priced at AU$1,361 found 5 days 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$1,111
Distance
9624 km

Your quick guide to flights from Cape Town to London

Pick up great flights from Cape Town to London

With Expedia, you have your pick of 13 flights a day with 20 airlines covering flights from Cape Town to London. Whether you’re on a business trip, a family holiday or a luxury break, just enter your travel dates, hit search then check out your choice of flights. Select from return, one way or multi-city flights, and use the advance search tool if you want a direct or refundable flight. You can narrow your search to show you just your preferred cabin class and airline, too. It’s all easy. You can book direct flights from Cape Town to London that take around 11 hours.

Find cheap flights from Cape Town to London

From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$1,112 to AU$1,361, 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 September.

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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$1,112. 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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