Heathrow → Cape Town flight delays
HEATHROW → CAPE-TOWN · all airlines · 1,530 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
13%of the time, by +64 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
87%
Delayed 3h+
0.9%
Cancelled
0.5%
Avg when late
+64m
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When does HEATHROW → CAPE-TOWN run late?
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Delays peak in July (19% late).
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → CAPE-TOWN?
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltddelayed 7%
British Airways Plcdelayed 15%
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Cape Town flight delayed?
About 13% of HEATHROW → CAPE-TOWN flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 64 minutes when they do, based on 1,530 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → CAPE-TOWN?
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, delayed 7% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → CAPE-TOWN?
July is the worst, with 19% of flights delayed, while May is the most reliable at 6%.
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