Cape Town Airport (CPT) Flights to London Airport (LHR)

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Flights from Cape Town International to London Heathrow are operated by 4 airliners including 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 price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. 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 recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

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

Please see below the airlines that fly from Cape Town International (CPT) to London Heathrow (LHR) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Iberia111111105:4018:55VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair111111105:4018:55VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways111111105:4018:55VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines111111105:4018:55VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Cape Town International to London Heathrow are very limited. Only Iberia operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 05:40

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
18:55
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB7320
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Tuesday
18:55
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB7320
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Wednesday
05:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
British AirwaysBA58
18:55
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA7109
IberiaIB7320
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Thursday
05:40
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA58
18:55
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
IberiaIB7320
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Friday
05:40
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA58
18:55
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
IberiaIB7320
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Saturday
05:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
18:55
AirlineFlight  No
IberiaIB7320
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Sunday
05:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB7320
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Whilst you will find a bureau de change at London Heathrow, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.

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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 £413.08 ($527 €487.93)
£413.08
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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 £625.50 ($798 €738.84)
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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 £244.55 ($312 €288.87)
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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 £588.66 ($751 €695.32)
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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, Finnair, Iberia.
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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