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£41+ Cheap flights from South Africa

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JNB — LHR
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
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What to know about flights from South Africa

Discover essential information about flights departing from South Africa, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the South Africa airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 20 August 2025.

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£49 or less

Good one-way deal

£20 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 August 2025.

Mon 13/1009:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 14/1108:55LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/8£478
Wed 10/923:15JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Sun 28/906:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Deal found 18/8£479
Sun 19/1007:05JNB - LGW
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1120:30LGW - JNB
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8£479
Tue 28/1020:15JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Sat 15/1109:00LHR - JNB
2 stops23h 30mSWISS
Deal found 18/8£480
Sun 15/214:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/8£480
Thu 23/1019:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Sun 16/1109:00LHR - JNB
2 stops23h 30mSWISS
Deal found 18/8£481
Thu 13/1110:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1218:40LHR - JNB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£481
Wed 17/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/907:00LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£482
Sat 13/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Wed 17/914:45LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/8£483
Wed 10/923:15JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Sat 27/918:35LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 00mKLM
Deal found 19/8£484
Sat 20/903:10JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 50mRwandAir
Sun 5/1021:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 17/8£484
Mon 8/923:15JNB - LCY
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Mon 22/920:10LCY - JNB
1 stop24h 10mKLM
Deal found 19/8£485

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Find flights departing from South Africa that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 20 August 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

09:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/11

08:55-08:20

1 stop21h 25m

£478

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

09:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

19:20-08:20

1 stop35h 00m

£478

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 14/11

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

£478

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

09:50-07:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 17/11

19:20-08:20

1 stop35h 00m

£478

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

09:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 14/11

08:55-08:20

1 stop21h 25m

£478

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

07:05-10:45

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 18/11

17:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

£479

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

14:30-05:10

1 stop16h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

£479

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

07:05-10:45

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 17/11

20:30-07:50

1 stop33h 20m

£479

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

14:30-05:10

1 stop16h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 19/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

£480

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

09:00-10:30

2 stops23h 30m

£481

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa

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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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of £284). Flying from South Africa in July will prove the most costly (average of £485). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 17 August 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from South Africa would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from South Africa?

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

FlySafair
FlySafair
From £54
Airlink
Airlink
From £51
British Airways
British Airways
From £574
South African
South African
From £63

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

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is Johannesburg OR Tambo, with prices starting at £18. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From £24
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From £26
Bloemfontein Intl
Bloemfontein Intl
From £32
George
George
From £37

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from South Africa. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving South Africa, such as Emirates, SWISS, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
657 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,337 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,289 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from South Africa. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 20 August 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of South Africa?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to London, from £423; whereas Cape Town Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from £497. 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 November; 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 £423 round trip
    Travel from Durban to Dubai from £582 round trip
    Travel from Cape Town to Pamplona from £622 round trip

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