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JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

17:45-06:20

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 3/1

20:30-13:55

1 stop15h 25m

£531

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

03:10-07:00

1 stop28h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/9

21:10-02:20

1 stop28h 10m

£533

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

13:30-16:20

2 stops28h 50m

London Stansted

Thu 7/1

10:55-09:40

2 stops20h 45m

£538

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/12

13:30-16:20

2 stops28h 50m

London Stansted

Wed 6/1

10:55-09:40

2 stops20h 45m

£538

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LTN London Luton

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

08:20-08:30

2 stops25h 10m

London Luton

Tue 27/10

09:10-13:30

2 stops26h 20m

£542

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

13:30-16:30

2 stops29h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 5/1

17:25-09:40

2 stops38h 15m

£544

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

13:30-16:30

2 stops29h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/1

06:30-09:40

2 stops25h 10m

£544

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

13:30-16:30

2 stops29h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 8/1

10:05-09:40

2 stops21h 35m

£544

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

17:45-18:50

1 stop26h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 6/10

15:35-07:25

1 stop14h 50m

£556

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

16:35-22:20

2 stops30h 45m

London Stansted

Sun 4/10

08:30-11:50

2 stops26h 20m

£567

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa

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CPT-LGW

CPT-LHR

CPT-STN

JNB-LHR

JNB-LTN

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

ZA0-LHR

CPT-LGW

CPT-LHR

CPT-STN

JNB-LHR

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of £572). Flying from South Africa in July will prove the most costly (average of £717). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from South Africa?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from South Africa: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, RwandAir, Emirates, Lufthansa. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

FlySafair

Airlink

South African

Emirates

What is the cheapest place to fly to from South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is East London, with prices starting at £19. Explore other affordable destinations below.

East London

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Port Elizabeth

Bloemfontein Intl

Bloemfontein Intl

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

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines serving South Africa, such as Emirates,RwandAir, andVirgin Atlantic. 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.

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

7.8

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

6.8

Okay

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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What is the cheapest airport to fly out of South Africa?
Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to London, from £440; whereas Cape Town Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from £477. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.
What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa?
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from South Africa is currently February; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
Where are the cheapest places to fly to from South Africa?
Check out the cheapest flights from South Africa to embark to:
Travel from Johannesburg to London from £440 round trip
Travel from Cape Town to Pamplona from £620 round trip
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