Find cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport from R4 457

• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R10 296 or less one-way and R15 245 or less round-trip.
• The cheapest flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport was found, on average, 89 days before departure.
• Book at least 6 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
• High season is considered to be August, September and October. The cheapest month to fly is May.
• Morning departure is around 44% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
• Cape Town International Airport is a hub for South African Airways, however, many international airlines operate from the airport too. The International Terminal is located at the right side (north side) as you enter the building. International departures and Check-In counters are found on the Level 2.
• Heathrow Airport has an app, which can be downloaded from Google Play or Apple, to give you all the information you need at the airport. Besides the app, you can also ask any questions on Twitter. You can Tweet your queries to @HeathrowAirport and the social media team will reply with the information you need.
• Airport staff wearing pink or purple Heathrow polo shirts are ready to assist you with any questions you may have. Their job is to provide assistance to all at the airport and are available to help people get through the airport quickly and smoothly. In general, most of the Heathrow staff wear purple uniforms so they are easily identifiable.

• Do I have to fly from Cape Town via Johannesburg to get to London Heathrow Airport?

  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.

• How do I make my way into Central London from Heathrow 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.

• How long does a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport take?

  The average direct flight takes 15h 35m, covering a distance of 9682 km.

• How many flights are there between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport?

  5 direct flights run between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis. On average, there are about 35 departures each week.

• Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

  The cheapest return flight ticket from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for R161 341 on SWISS, followed by KLM (R184 023). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as R85 243 on Kenya Airways and from R123 658 on Lufthansa.

• What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

  Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London Heathrow Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

• What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

  The earliest flight leaves Cape Town at 18:40 and lands in London Heathrow Airport at 5:50.

• What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

  The last flight leaves Cape Town at 18:40 and lands in London Heathrow Airport at 5:50.

• Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport?

  American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Iberia, and Qatar Airways operate direct flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport.

• Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

  Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

• Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

  The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

• Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

  oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport.

• On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

  There are direct flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

• Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to London, Qatar Airways or Lufthansa?

  The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to London are Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of R12 552 and an overall rating of 8,3, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R14 115 and an overall rating of 7,8.

• Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow due to COVID-19?

  American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow. Confirm policies on booking site.

• How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

  KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport.

• How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

  KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

• What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

  Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

• What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

  Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Heathrow Airport from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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