How long is the flight from South Africa to England?

A quick flight from South Africa to England can take about 13h 10m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £547. The distance from South Africa to England is about 5610 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

£138 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 Qatar Airways, with prices starting from £212 and £226, 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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Round-trip from	£527
One-way from	£200
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£591
Good round-trip deal	£206 or less
Good one-way deal	£222 or less

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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 £584). Flying from South Africa to England in July is currently the most expensive (average of £718). 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 Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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.

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8.1

Very Good

3,678 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

3,678 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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RwandAir

7.9

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Emirates

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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

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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

Lufthansa

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Okay

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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

8,261 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,678 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 13h 10m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £547. The distance from South Africa to England is about 5610 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to England one-way?
£138 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 Qatar Airways, with prices starting from £212 and £226, 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 £584). Flying from South Africa to England in July is currently the most expensive (average of £718). 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£305	Average£494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£324	Average£741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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Air Algerie	Cheapest£370	Average£411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£374	Average£658	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£380	Average£531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£395	Average£607	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£410	Average£692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£455	Average£528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£493	Average£702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic 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 Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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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