Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

Air France, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Kenya Airways. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow.

Q: Can I fly direct to London Heathrow?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. You can fly non-stop from Cape Town to London Heathrow with these airlines.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, KLM. These airlines fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: How long is the flight?

11 hrs 55 mins. This is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to London Heathrow.

from as little as £549

27 nights in London, departing Cape Town on 24 / Feb / 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines (price found 6 hours ago)

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What are the cheapest airlines?

Air France
British Airways
Ethiopian Airlines
KLM
Kenya Airways

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow.

Can I fly direct to London Heathrow?

British Airways
Virgin Atlantic

You can fly non-stop from Cape Town to London Heathrow with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Lufthansa
Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines
Emirates
KLM

These airlines fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

11 hrs 55 mins

This is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to London Heathrow.

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24 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Cape Town/London Heathrow route. There are around 323 flights on any given week from the UK to London Heathrow and the cheapest month to fly right now is February.

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How to get cheap flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow

Tips and advice from our flight experts

We've scanned every flight from Cape Town to London to find the best deals. If you want a cheap flight, it's best to be as flexible as you can on dates. At the moment, the cheapest flight is on 24 / Feb / 2026. If that day's no good for you, try searching by month to see some alternative dates.

London Heathrow is just one of the airports in London. If you're not set on a specific airport, try changing your search from London Heathrow to London to see a broader range of flights – they might be cheaper. It usually takes about 16 hrs 5 mins to fly 9689 km to London Heathrow.

You'll find that the cheapest flights There are 323 direct and indirect flights a week to London, so you should be able to find one that works for you. The most popular airlines are British Airways, Lufthansa & Qatar Airways.

During this peak season, hotel and holiday prices often increase too, so it's best to book early. Or you could keep your fingers crossed and hold out for a last-minute deal.