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£346+ Cheap flights to South Africa

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22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 23 July 2026.

Sat 31/1015:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Condor
Thu 12/1119:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 20m
Condor
Deal found 21/7£449
Sun 2/819:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Sun 9/818:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 22/7£450
Sun 2/819:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Tue 8/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Deal found 22/7£452
Sun 6/919:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Sun 13/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Deal found 23/7£452
Wed 28/1020:15
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Condor
Tue 10/1119:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Condor
Deal found 19/7£453
Sun 6/919:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Sun 27/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Condor
Deal found 20/7£454

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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 23 July 2026.

Return from

£449

One-way from

£395

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

£867

Good round-trip deal

£512 or less

Good one-way deal

£376 or less
Condor
  • Condor
  • 31/10-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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19/8
  • 19/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 24h 55m total
  • London to South Africa
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Tue 11/8

16:00-09:15

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

20:00-14:30

1 stop19h 30m

£512

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Thu 24/9

17:35-09:40

2 stops39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

13:30-09:55

2 stops45h 25m

£588

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

10:05-09:40

2 stops21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

13:30-16:30

2 stops29h 00m

£594

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

10:05-09:40

2 stops21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/2

13:30-16:30

2 stops29h 00m

£594

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 19/1

18:40-10:00

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

20:40-18:40

2 stops24h 00m

£600

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 4/11

10:55-09:40

2 stops20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

13:30-16:20

2 stops28h 50m

£601

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 31/10

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

£612

LondonCape Town

LTN - CPT

LTNCPT

London Luton

Wed 16/9

06:15-10:15

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

13:15-21:05

2 stops32h 50m

£623

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

06:30-09:40

2 stops26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

13:30-15:10

2 stops26h 40m

£623

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Sat 15/8

21:25-08:20

2 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

14:05-22:50

2 stops33h 45m

£624

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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 21 hours 28 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 £353
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £422
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £521
KLM
KLM
From £387

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

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

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 23 July 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 23 July 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
693 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
693 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
693 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
1,009 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
8,159 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
8,129 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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 £29, while return flights cost around £57.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around £124, however they can be found for as little as £57.

  • 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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