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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Cape Town to London (CPT-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to London

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to London.
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American Airlines Logo
CPT-LHR
11h 40mdirect
American Airlines Logo
LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
American Airlines
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Finnair Logo
CPT-LHR
11h 40mdirect
Finnair Logo
LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
Finnair
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Iberia Logo
CPT-LHR
11h 40mdirect
Iberia Logo
LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
Iberia
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British Airways Logo
CPT-LHR
11h 40mdirect
British Airways Logo
LHR-CPT
11h 35mdirect
British Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to London

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on long flights.


Use Flagship Lounges at Heathrow for premium services like meals and shower suites.

British Airways

Upgrade to premium economy for 18 cm extra legroom, ideal for long flights.


BA's cabin crew are known for professionalism and proactive service, enhancing long-haul flights.

Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 827 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,307 and C$ 1,289 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 2,864 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Cape Town to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Cape Town to London flights

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

    KLM, Lufthansa, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to London flight route.

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

    The Airbus A350-1000 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to London flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London 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?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London 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?

    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 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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Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to London?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl

Monday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

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