Flights from Cape Town Airport CPT to London Airport LHR

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Virgin Atlantic, China Eastern Airlines, Iberia, Finnair, British Airways and American Airlines fly direct from Cape Town International from London Heathrow. The journey time flying from Cape Town International to London Heathrow United Kingdom is around 12 Hours 11 Minutes. With the distance covered being 9,680 Km (6,015 Miles). The airport code for Cape Town International is CPT and for London Heathrow it is LHR.

Flight prices can fluctuate at certain times of the day but also at weekends. London Heathrow United Kingdom flights may be normally booked months in advance and this may be the best option if you intend to get the best prices from Cape Town International. We recommend booking your flights to London Heathrow United Kingdom in advance as prices normally increase the nearer the departure date.

Please note that the time difference at London Heathrow is 0.0 GMT. So remember to change your watch before arriving at London Heathrow.

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:

You can also research and pre-book a hotel near London Heathrow Airport

The table below shows the amount of daily flights in operation from Cape Town International (CPT) to London Heathrow (LHR).

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

The most direct flights offered from Cape Town International to London Heathrow United Kingdom are by Iberia with around 14 flights a week. These operate from 18:45 with the latest flight being at 20:55. The most popular flight no is IB3504 and IB3514.

When travelling with Iberia it would be worth visiting their website iberia.com for further information on bookings and special offers.

Below you can see the times of all flights. These flight times do vary so we recommend you look on the appropriate airline website for accurate information for the dates you are departing.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
10:00
AirlineFlightNo
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:50
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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Tuesday
10:00
AirlineFlightNo
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:55
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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Wednesday
10:00
AirlineFlightNo
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:40
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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Thursday
10:00
AirlineFlightNo
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:50
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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Friday
10:00
AirlineFlightNo
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:55
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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Saturday
09:55
AirlineFlightNo
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:55
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
VIEW FLIGHTS
Sunday
09:55
AirlineFlightNo
China Eastern AirlinesMU4587
Virgin AtlanticVS479
18:45
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5948
American AirlinesAA7109
British AirwaysBA58
IberiaIB3514
20:55
AirlineFlightNo
FinnairAY5950
American AirlinesAA7207
British AirwaysBA42
IberiaIB3504
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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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DIRECT British Airways
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)
£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)
£237.45
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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)
£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.

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