Flights from London Airport LHR to Cape Town Airport CPT

Q: How long does the flight from London to Cape Town to take?

The flight from London to Cape Town takes12 Hours 11 Minutes.

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Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from London Heathrow to Cape Town International, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 6 airliners to choose from including Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, China Eastern Airlines, Iberia, British Airways and American Airlines. When travelling from London Heathrow you will cover about 6,015 miles before you reach Cape Town International. This journey will take 12 Hours 11 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. 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. Flight to Cape Town International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

On arriving at Cape Town International please note the time difference, the time zone at Cape Town International is 2.0 GMT compared to 0.0 GMT at London Heathrow.

Travellers planning to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at London Heathrow Airport.

If you had a rental car at Cape Town International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Cape Town International Airport and avoid excess fees.

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To see all airliners that offer flights between London Heathrow and Cape Town International please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Iberia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	18:25	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	18:25	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	18:25	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Atlantic	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	17:55	18:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	22:25	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	07:30	18:20	VIEW FLIGHTS

Iberia is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 14 a week with times that vary between 18:25 and 22:25.

To book your flight you can visit Iberia on their website iberia.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

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

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

18:20

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4586
Virgin Atlantic	VS478

18:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA6647
British Airways	BA43
Iberia	IB3505

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
British Airways	BA59
Iberia	IB3515

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Tuesday

18:20

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4586
Virgin Atlantic	VS478

18:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA6647
British Airways	BA43
Iberia	IB3505

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
British Airways	BA59
Iberia	IB3515

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Wednesday

18:20

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4586
Virgin Atlantic	VS478

18:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA6647
British Airways	BA43
Iberia	IB3505

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
British Airways	BA59
Iberia	IB3515

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Thursday

18:20

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4586
Virgin Atlantic	VS478

18:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA6647
British Airways	BA43
Iberia	IB3505

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
British Airways	BA59
Iberia	IB3515

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Friday

18:20

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4586
Virgin Atlantic	VS478

18:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA6647
British Airways	BA43
Iberia	IB3505

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
British Airways	BA59
Iberia	IB3515

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Saturday

17:55

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4586
Virgin Atlantic	VS478

18:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA6647
British Airways	BA43
Iberia	IB3505

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
British Airways	BA59
Iberia	IB3515

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Sunday

07:30

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4586

17:55

Airline	Flight No
Virgin Atlantic	VS478

18:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA6647
British Airways	BA43
Iberia	IB3505

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
British Airways	BA59
Iberia	IB3515

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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
London Gatwick to Cape Town	0		12 Hours 8 Minutes

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

DIRECT Virgin Atlantic

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from London LHR to Cape Town CPT?

The cheapest direct flight one way from London LHR to Cape Town CPT is £794.08 ($1026 €942.95)

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DIRECT Virgin Atlantic

What is the cheapest direct return flight from London LHR to Cape Town CPT?

The cheapest direct return flight from London LHR to Cape Town CPT is £854.45 ($1104 €1014.63)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from London LHR to Cape Town CPT?

The cheapest flight one way from London LHR to Cape Town CPT is £359.12 ($464 €426.44)

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What is the cheapest return flight from London LHR to Cape Town CPT?

The cheapest return flight from London LHR to Cape Town CPT is £569.63 ($736 €676.42)

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$736 | €676.42

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

Who flies from London to Cape Town?

The following airlines fly from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT): American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic.

How far is the flight from London to Cape Town?

The flight from London to Cape Town is 9,680KM or 6,015 miles.

How long does the flight from London to Cape Town to take?

The flight from London to Cape Town takes 12 Hours 11 Minutes.