Cheap flights from South Africa to England from £168

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to England

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to England
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to England. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

Thu 18/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Mon 12/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12£452
Tue 23/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Mon 12/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12£456
Thu 18/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Sat 17/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12£474
Tue 23/1210:10JNB - LCY
2 stops25h 05mLufthansa
Wed 21/109:50LCY - JNB
2 stops19h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£475
Tue 23/1220:15JNB - LHR
2 stops24h 25mSWISS
Wed 21/118:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 16/12£476
Thu 25/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Wed 7/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12£482
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Sat 17/106:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Deal found 15/12£483
Thu 18/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Mon 5/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12£487
Thu 18/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Tue 30/1220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12£488
Wed 24/1220:15JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 35mSWISS
Wed 21/118:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 16/12£489
Mon 22/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Mon 12/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 15/12£492
Sun 28/1223:59JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 01mKLM
Sun 6/1206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Deal found 15/12£496

Find flight deals from South Africa to England

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to England flight deals. Data was last updated 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£448

One-way from

£168

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£574

Good round-trip deal

£168 or less

Good one-way deal

£160 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 10/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • South Africa to England
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 5/2
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • South Africa to England
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to England.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to England.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to England that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to England that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

England

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 8/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

£454

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

14:30-09:05

1 stop19h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 27/5

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

£457

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

£460

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

£460

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-06:35

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/3

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

£460

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

22:25-13:30

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 12/6

15:00-08:40

1 stop16h 40m

£461

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

22:25-13:30

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/4

15:00-08:40

1 stop16h 40m

£462

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

20:30-02:20

1 stop27h 50m

£462

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/6

20:55-08:20

1 stop34h 25m

£472

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

09:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

08:50-08:20

1 stop21h 30m

£475

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to England

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to England from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to England

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to England (average of £292). Flying from South Africa to England in September is currently the most expensive (average of £463). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to ENG?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to England. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to England in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to England?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to England. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to England flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to England

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to England. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to GBENG are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing England

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to England. 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 England. Reviews last updated 17 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic from South Africa to England have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to England?

    A quick flight from South Africa to England can take about 15h 30m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £460. The distance from South Africa to England is about 5634 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to England one-way?

    £128 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic UK. You may also be able to find cheap deals on A.P.G. and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from £168 and £195, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to England that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to England flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to England?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to England.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to England?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to England by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to England (average of £292). Flying from South Africa to England in September is currently the most expensive (average of £463). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to England

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to England. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£258Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£324Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£344Average£427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£376Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£377Average£475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£423Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£428Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest£450Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£462Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£466Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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