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

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

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

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Flights from Cape Town International to London Heathrow are operated by 6 airliners including 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 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.

If you plan on flying to London Heathrow Airport from Cape Town International Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Cape Town International Airport.

If you rented a vehicle at London Heathrow Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to London Heathrow Airport.

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Pre-booking your transportation requirements at London Heathrow Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at London Heathrow Airport:

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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

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Iberia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	18:45	20:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	18:45	20:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	18:45	20:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	18:45	20:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Atlantic	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	09:55	10:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	09:55	10:00	VIEW 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

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

10:00

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4587
Virgin Atlantic	VS479

18:45

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5948
American Airlines	AA7109
British Airways	BA58
Iberia	IB3514

20:50

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5950
American Airlines	AA7207
British Airways	BA42
Iberia	IB3504

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Tuesday

10:00

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4587
Virgin Atlantic	VS479

18:45

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5948
American Airlines	AA7109
British Airways	BA58
Iberia	IB3514

20:55

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5950
American Airlines	AA7207
British Airways	BA42
Iberia	IB3504

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Wednesday

10:00

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4587
Virgin Atlantic	VS479

18:45

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5948
American Airlines	AA7109
British Airways	BA58
Iberia	IB3514

20:40

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5950
American Airlines	AA7207
British Airways	BA42
Iberia	IB3504

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Thursday

10:00

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4587
Virgin Atlantic	VS479

18:45

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5948
American Airlines	AA7109
British Airways	BA58
Iberia	IB3514

20:50

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5950
American Airlines	AA7207
British Airways	BA42
Iberia	IB3504

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Friday

10:00

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4587
Virgin Atlantic	VS479

18:45

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5948
American Airlines	AA7109
British Airways	BA58
Iberia	IB3514

20:55

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5950
American Airlines	AA7207
British Airways	BA42
Iberia	IB3504

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Saturday

09:55

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4587
Virgin Atlantic	VS479

18:45

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5948
American Airlines	AA7109
British Airways	BA58
Iberia	IB3514

20:55

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5950
American Airlines	AA7207
British Airways	BA42
Iberia	IB3504

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Sunday

09:55

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4587
Virgin Atlantic	VS479

18:45

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5948
American Airlines	AA7109
British Airways	BA58
Iberia	IB3514

20:55

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5950
American Airlines	AA7207
British Airways	BA42
Iberia	IB3504

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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 £491.52 ($621 €587.97)

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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 £735.30 ($929 €879.59)

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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 £237.45 ($300 €284.04)

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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 £284.15 ($359 €339.90)

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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.