Who flies from London to Cape Town?

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

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 takes12 Hours 11 Minutes.

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

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If you are looking to fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town International you will find there are 4 airliners who offer this route. These include Iberia, Finnair, 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 most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime 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. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

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 rented a vehicle at Cape Town International Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Cape Town International Airport.

Below are some options if you require transport to London Heathrow Airport:

Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Cape Town International 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 Cape Town International Airport:

Need a place to stay when you get to Cape Town? See a range of hotels near Cape Town International Airport

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town International, please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Iberia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	11:00	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	11:00	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	11:00	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	11:00	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town International are very limited. Only Iberia operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 11:00

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

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
British Airways	BA59
Iberia	IB7321

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Tuesday

11:00

Airline	Flight No
British Airways	BA59

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
Iberia	IB7321

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Wednesday

11:00

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
Iberia	IB7321

22:25

Airline	Flight No
British Airways	BA59

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Thursday

11:00

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
Iberia	IB7321

22:25

Airline	Flight No
British Airways	BA59

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Friday

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
British Airways	BA59
Iberia	IB7321

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Saturday

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
British Airways	BA59
Iberia	IB7321

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Sunday

11:00

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5949
American Airlines	AA6791
Iberia	IB7321

22:25

Airline	Flight No
British Airways	BA59

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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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

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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 £1132.63 ($1445 €1337.87)

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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 £1001.73 ($1278 €1183.25)

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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 £475.78 ($607 €561)

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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 £754.83 ($963 €891.60)

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