Flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Heathrow Airport Airport (LHR)

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Flying from Cape Town International to London Heathrow is relatively easy as there are 6 who offer direct flights. These airliners include Virgin Atlantic, China Eastern Airlines, Iberia, Finnair, British Airways and American Airlines. When travelling from Cape Town International you will cover about 6,015 miles before you reach London Heathrow. This journey will take 12 Hours 11 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

The time zone at London Heathrow is different from Cape Town International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Cape Town International (CPT) to London Heathrow (LHR) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Iberia222222218:4520:55VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair222222218:4520:55VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways222222218:4520:55VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines222222218:4520:55VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Atlantic111111109:5510:00VIEW FLIGHTS
China Eastern Airlines111111109:5510:00VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Iberia. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers IB3504 and IB3514 with times between 18:45 and 20:55.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Iberia at iberia.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
10:00
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:50
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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Tuesday
10:00
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:55
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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Wednesday
10:00
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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Thursday
10:00
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:50
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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Friday
10:00
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:55
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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Saturday
09:55
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:55
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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Sunday
09:55
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:55
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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Flight Price FAQ - Cape Town (CPT) to London (LHR)

DIRECT British Airways
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Cape Town CPT to London LHR?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Cape Town CPT to London LHR is £480.63 ($621 €570.73)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Cape Town CPT to London LHR?
The cheapest direct return flight from Cape Town CPT to London LHR is £719.01 ($929 €853.80)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Cape Town CPT to London LHR?
The cheapest flight one way from Cape Town CPT to London LHR is £232.19 ($300 €275.72)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Cape Town CPT to London LHR?
The cheapest return flight from Cape Town CPT to London LHR is £277.85 ($359 €329.94)
£277.85
$359 | €329.94
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Flight Info FAQ - Cape Town (CPT) to London (LHR)

Who flies from Cape Town to London?
The following airlines fly from Cape Town (CPT) to London (LHR): American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic.
How far is the flight from Cape Town to London?
The flight from Cape Town to London is 9,680KM or 6,015 miles.
How long does the flight from Cape Town to London to take?
The flight from Cape Town to London takes 12 Hours 11 Minutes.

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