How long is the flight from South Africa to England?

A quick flight from South Africa to England can take about 14h 35m. RwandAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £535. 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 Etihad Airways and A.P.G., with prices starting from £146 and £213, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in England ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit England when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to England, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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.

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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 5 September 2026.

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Round-trip from	£521
One-way from	£174
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£595
Good round-trip deal	£131 or less
Good one-way deal	£150 or less

RwandAir
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29h 45m total
South Africa to England

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Norse Atlantic UK
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11h 45m total
South Africa to England

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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 £569). Flying from South Africa to England in July is currently the most expensive (average of £702). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to England as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to England

The most flights from ZA0 to GBENG are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to England?

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to England may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,RwandAir, 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,656 reviews

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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

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,656 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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RwandAir

7.8

Good

42 reviews

Emirates

8.1

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

696 reviews

Emirates

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Very Good

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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

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,223 reviews

Emirates

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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

8,206 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,656 reviews

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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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How long is the flight from South Africa to England?
A quick flight from South Africa to England can take about 14h 35m. RwandAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £535. 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 Etihad Airways and A.P.G., with prices starting from £146 and £213, 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 £569). Flying from South Africa to England in July is currently the most expensive (average of £702). 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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Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest£299	Average£498	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£317	Average£671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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Air Algerie	Cheapest£362	Average£402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£366	Average£620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£374	Average£514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£401	Average£667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
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KLM	Cheapest£447	Average£704	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£464	Average£620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to England as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to England

The most flights from ZA0 to GBENG are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to England?

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to England may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing England

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