Q: How many flights are there between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 45m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: How many flights are there between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 45m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to London?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 6:55 pm and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 5:35 am.

Question 1

How many flights are there between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 45m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 45m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 6:55 pm and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 5:35 am.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport jets off at 7:30 pm and lands at 6:20 am.

Question 7

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

KLM, Lufthansa, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to London flight route.

Question 8

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to London flight route.

Question 9

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 10

On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Cape Town to London on a daily basis.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 1,007 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,319 and C$ 1,312 respectively.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 1,007 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,319 and C$ 1,312 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to London. <a href='/flight-routes/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT/London-Heathrow-LHR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT/London-Heathrow-LHR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT/London-Heathrow-LHR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT/London-Heathrow-LHR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 577.

Question 18

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi (NBO) is the top choice – 67% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Cape Town to London picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 19

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Nairobi (NBO) often has the shortest layovers from Cape Town to London, with an average of 3h 30m.

Question 20

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Zurich (ZRH) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 14h 15m.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 24

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 25

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,277 on average.

Question 26

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,277 on average.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to London?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 1,007 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,319 and C$ 1,312 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,277 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Cape Town to London?

Nairobi (NBO) is the top choice – 67% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Cape Town to London picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Cape Town to London?

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 577.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Cape Town to London?

Consider flying via Zurich (ZRH) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 14h 15m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Cape Town to London?

If you prefer a quick connection, Nairobi (NBO) often has the shortest layovers from Cape Town to London, with an average of 3h 30m.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Cape Town and London Heathrow Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 45m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to London?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 6:55 pm and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 5:35 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to London?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport jets off at 7:30 pm and lands at 6:20 am.

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Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to London?

KLM, Lufthansa, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to London flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to London?

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to London flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to London?

oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to London?

There are direct flights from Cape Town to London on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to London?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to London.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to London?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to London?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to London?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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