Direct flights from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

2 airline(s) operate this route with a flight duration of 12h 45min, covering a distance of 9733 km.
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
CPT
Cape Town International Airport
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Return
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1, Economy
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United-Kingdom
LHR London
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South-Africa
CPT Cape Town

Distance 6048 miles (9733 km)

Flight time 12h 45min

Airlines with direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport

British Airways

British Airways business available

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Wednesday
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business available

2 daily flights

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic business available

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

business available

1 daily flights

Non-stop flights schedule from London to Cape Town

The London Heathrow Airport calendar provides a comprehensive overview of all direct flight departures. With the help of the calendar, you can quickly and easily explore all the available flights to Cape Town International Airport. If you find a suitable timetable, simply click on it to access a list of flights. Alternatively, you can make a search to compare and find the best prices for your desired destination.

Flights Schedule

Airline Flight Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
British Airways
British Airways
BA 43
Su
18:25
Mo
18:25
Tu
18:25
We
18:25
Th
18:25
Fr
18:25
Sa
18:25
British Airways
British Airways
BA 59
Su
22:15
Mo
22:15
Tu
22:15
We
22:15
Th
22:15
Fr
22:15
Sa
22:10
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
VS 478
Su
17:40
Mo
17:40
Tu
17:40
We
17:40
Th
17:40
Fr
17:40
Sa
17:40

London to Cape Town direct flight price statistics

For those looking for the most affordable option, a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport can be found for as little as 812€, with the cheapest time to fly being in November.
The average prices for direct flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cape Town International Airport (LHR) are determined based on user searches and calculated from the lowest prices found per month for a round-trip ticket with a single adult. Please note that the prices may vary depending on the amount of data available for this particular route.

€1146 Approximately

€1486 Jan
€1203 Feb
€1264 March
€1366 April
€1346 May
€1245 June
€1304 July
€1157 Aug
€840 Sep
€860 Oct
€812 Nov
€870 Dec

Approximate prices for a flight between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cape Town International Airport (LHR)

London Heathrow Airport

Departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Heathrow Airport (LHR), located in London, is the largest airport in the United Kingdom, serving millions of passengers each year with a wide range of international flights.

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Cape Town International Airport

Arriving to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
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Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the second largest airport in South Africa, serving as a key hub for both domestic and international flights.

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Aircrafts flying on this route

The following is a list of aircraft types utilized on this route, along with their corresponding seat capacity and available classes.
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    Airbus A350-1000

    British Airways
    331 seats (all economy)
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    Boeing 777

    British Airways
    273 seats (all economy)
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    Boeing 787-9

    Virgin Atlantic
    258 seats (all economy)

London to Cape Town: Flight information

Here are some key points to keep in mind before your trip:
  • ticket

    Cheapest flight found

    812€
  • clock

    Average flight time

    12:45 h
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    Cheapest month for a flight

    November
  • send

    Most popular airline

    British Airways
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    Flights per week

    14

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is the duration of the flight from London to Cape Town?

Usually, it takes 12h 45min to fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

How many airlines provide direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town International Airport?

2 airline(s): British Airways, Virgin Atlanti make direct flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

What is the typical flight cost from London to Cape Town?

The lowest fare for a direct flight between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town International Airport is 812€, and you can get it in November. Flight prices rise in January and the average price for a non-stop flight is 1486€

What is the most popular airline on this route?

The most well-known airline operating direct flights between London to Cape Town is British Airways.

What is the flight travel distance from London to Cape Town?

Distance from London to Cape Town is approximately 9733 kilometers

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