R5 519 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 6:45
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 11:40.

The flight takes about 11h 55m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport takes 11h 55m, covering 15 571 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport range from R13 190 to R17 910, with an average of R15 112 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 190 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% below the route average of R15 112. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R13 449 return via Zurich (ZRH), compared with R16 955 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 414–R1 628 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R11 560 to R74 564. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 263, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R113 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 41 minutes.

One-stop flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R14 620 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R16 069, a difference of R1 449. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 38m, compared to 15h 34m via Zurich (ZRH) and 16h 28m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

London Heathrow Airport is 1 hour behind Cape Town (British Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Royal Albert Hall, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

You don't have to fly to London via Johannesburg because the majority of flights that fly from Cape Town International Airport to Heathrow International Airport fly via cities in Africa, Europe or the Middle East, rather than via Johannesburg. Cape Town's airport is international and does not need to fly via OR Tambo International Airport.

The most convenient way to get to Central London is to use the Heathrow Express. It provides the quickest route into London Paddington from the airport, which takes 15 minutes from Heathrow Central without any stops. The train leaves every 15 minutes. Board the Heathrow Express from Terminal 2 or 3 at Heathrow Central or Terminal 5 Station. If you arrive at Terminal 4, you need to catch a shuttle bus to Heathrow Central. Tickets cost around £24 (R500,00) for one-way and around £37 (R750,00) for a return ticket. They can be purchased online or at the airport.