Question 1

How long is the flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town typically takes around 11 hours 40 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 20 hours 15 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 7 to 8 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will find it easier to secure a suitable direct connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town are operated by, among others, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Emirates (via Dubai), Lufthansa (via Frankfurt) and Qatar Airways (via Doha). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London Heathrow to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London Heathrow to Cape Town there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London Heathrow to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London Heathrow to Cape Town there are around 7 to 8 flights per week. The number of services can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days to find the best option.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town usually departs at 18:25. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Cape Town.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town usually departs at 22:30. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Heathrow Cape Town	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH4233, LH0576 26h 00min	Return 24/06/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, FRA) LH9547, LH0573, LH4234 18h 25min	Lufthansa		£887
London Heathrow Cape Town Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (JNB) VS0449, FA0600 19h 20min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (JNB) FA0690, VS0450 16h 15min	Virgin Atlantic Airways, Safair	?	£1,039
Best option London Heathrow Cape Town	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (ADD) ET0701, ET0845 15h 00min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (ADD) ET0844, ET0700 20h 15min	Ethiopian Airlines	?	£1,092
London Heathrow Cape Town	Outbound 22/06/26 2 Stopovers (FRA, JNB) LH4231, LH0572, LH9548 17h 55min	Return 24/06/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, FRA) LH9547, LH0573, LH4234 18h 25min	Lufthansa		£892
London Heathrow Cape Town	Outbound 22/06/26 2 Stopovers (FRA, JNB) LH4231, LH0572, LH9548 17h 55min	Return 24/06/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, FRA) LH9547, LH0573, LH4234 18h 25min	Lufthansa		£893
London Heathrow Cape Town	Outbound 22/06/26 2 Stopovers (ZRH, JNB) LX0327, LX0282, LX4136 17h 45min	Return 24/06/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, FRA) LH9547, LH0573, LH0900 19h 25min	Swiss International Air Lines		£929
London Heathrow Cape Town	Outbound 22/06/26 2 Stopovers (FRA, JNB) LH4233, LH0572, LH6442 29h 10min	Return 24/06/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, ZRH) LX4141, LX0283, LX0316 18h 40min	Lufthansa	?	£987
London Heathrow Cape Town	Outbound 22/06/26 3 Stopovers (ATH, ADD, JNB) A30609, ET0765, ET0859, ET1826 33h 05min	Return 24/06/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, FRA) LH9547, LH0573, LH4234 18h 25min	Aegean Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines	?	£1,103
London Heathrow Cape Town	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0006, EK0772 36h 15min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0771, EK0007 37h 40min	Emirates Airline		£1,740

Outbound and return from	£886.89
Flight duration	min. 11:30 / max. 11:35
Return flight duration	min. 12:00
Distance	9692 km
Flights per week	16
Departure airport	Airport London Heathrow (LHR)
Arrival airport	Airport Cape Town (CPT)
Destination country	Flights to South Africa
City-Code - Arrival airport	London - Cape Town
Departure airport - Destination country	London Heathrow - South Africa

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