How long is the flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

Airlines like RwandAir, SWISS, and KLM fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 41m. There are 5634 mi between South Africa and London Heathrow Airport. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £209. Users have also found prices from £229 and £231 on Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, 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).

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

While some choose either Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow or Johannesburg Lanseria - London Heathrow, Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow is the most popular route from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport.

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £348. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £487 on average, our data indicates £1,012 when flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport.

What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport on time: Scandinavian Airlines (93%), China Eastern (93%), Delta (93%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and RwandAir are the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Heathrow?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow 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 Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 September 2026.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport (average of £587). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £727). 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 LHR?

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

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport

The most flights from ZA0 to LHR 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 often are flights from South Africa to London delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between South Africa and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 173 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to London flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,RwandAir, andVirgin Atlantic from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

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Excellent

Steven,May 2026

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Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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Very Good

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7.9

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1 / 20

10.0

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Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

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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

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,235 reviews

Emirates

8.1

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

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,228 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,664 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 London Heathrow Airport?
Airlines like RwandAir, SWISS, and KLM fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 41m. There are 5634 mi between South Africa and London Heathrow Airport. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £209. Users have also found prices from £229 and £231 on Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?
While some choose either Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow or Johannesburg Lanseria - London Heathrow, Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow is the most popular route from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport.
What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport on time: Scandinavian Airlines (93%), China Eastern (93%), Delta (93%).
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £348. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £487 on average, our data indicates £1,012 when flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Heathrow?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Heathrow.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Heathrow?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport (average of £587). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £727). 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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Lufthansa	Cheapest£322	Average£634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air Algerie	Cheapest£366	Average£407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£378	Average£500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£406	Average£635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£451	Average£520	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
KLM	Cheapest£453	Average£647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£470	Average£665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£489	Average£690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£527	Average£804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£538	Average£770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines 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 London Heathrow Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport

The most flights from ZA0 to LHR 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 often are flights from South Africa to London delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between South Africa and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 173 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to London flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,RwandAir, andVirgin Atlantic from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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