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Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

00:10-10:55

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£159

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

17:40-12:00

1 stop19h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£262

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

17:40-18:45

1 stop26h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£267

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/2

13:45-05:55

1 stop18h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£270

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

14:05-12:50

2 stops23h 45m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£279

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£286

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LTN London Luton

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

09:45-12:45

2 stops28h 00m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£290

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£295

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£295

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LTN London Luton

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

09:50-09:15

2 stops25h 25m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£298

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa

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BOM-DEL

CPT-LGW

CPT-STN

JNB-LGW

JNB-STN

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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

BOM-DEL

CPT-LGW

CPT-STN

JNB-LGW

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 £576). Flying from South Africa in July will prove the most costly (average of £718). 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 Durban King Shaka Intl, with prices starting at £30. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl

Durban King Shaka Intl

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Cape Town Intl

Bloemfontein Intl

Bloemfontein Intl

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

Booking 70 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

7.4

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 £441; whereas Cape Town Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from £458. 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 £441 round trip
Travel from Cape Town to Pamplona from £621 round trip
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