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£304+ Cheap flights to South Africa

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Flights to South Africa in 2026

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Cheapest flights to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 June 2026.

Mon 14/910:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Condor
Wed 30/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 10m
Condor
Deal found 4/6£435
Fri 26/619:45
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Condor
Wed 1/718:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 10m
Condor
Deal found 8/6£435
Sun 21/619:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Fri 10/718:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Deal found 8/6£438
Wed 10/619:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Condor
Sun 5/718:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Deal found 7/6£439
Thu 17/915:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Condor
Sun 27/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 7/6£440
Fri 19/619:45
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Condor
Fri 26/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 7/6£441

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Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 8 June 2026.

Return from

£435

One-way from

£304

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July

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Average price

£620

Good round-trip deal

£546 or less

Good one-way deal

£252 or less
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  • Condor
  • 14/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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  • 9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • London to South Africa
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

19:35-07:30

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:35-08:55

1 stop15h 20m

£462

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 26/8

19:40-08:45

1 stop36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:35-14:45

1 stop21h 10m

£464

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 26/8

19:40-08:45

1 stop36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

18:35-09:00

1 stop15h 25m

£464

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 25/11

07:45-21:15

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/12

23:15-09:00

Nonstop11h 45m

£590
Fastest return journey

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

19:35-04:55

Nonstop11h 20m

£617

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 17/9

07:30-09:40

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

£624

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

10:50-09:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

13:30-16:35

2 stops28h 05m

£628

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Tue 13/10

06:55-09:40

2 stops25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

13:30-09:55

2 stops46h 25m

£628

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Thu 24/9

17:35-09:40

2 stops39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

13:30-22:10

2 stops33h 40m

£633

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 25/9

10:20-07:25

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

17:45-18:50

1 stop26h 05m

£639

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Africa

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from London to South Africa takes 20 hours 44 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

The most flights from London to South Africa are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from London to South Africa are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Ethiopian Air.

British Airways
British Airways
From £471
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £424
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £523
KLM
KLM
From £388

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to South Africa are FlySafair, South African and Airlink.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Africa?

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Africa in the last few years. This data was updated on 8 June 2026.
The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and George.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 8 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving South Africa, such as Virgin Atlantic,Norse Atlantic UK, andEthiopian Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,006 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,049 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,031 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

FAQs about flying to South Africa

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost £36, while return flights cost around £44.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around £357, however they can be found for as little as £75.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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