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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport from £232

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Heathrow
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 22 January 2026.

Thu 12/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/309:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£432
Wed 22/408:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/406:00
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£433
Wed 20/508:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/611:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£434
Tue 24/210:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 2/313:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£435
Sun 25/110:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 23/213:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£436
Sun 8/210:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Sun 15/220:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£436
Wed 1/408:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/406:00
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£440
Thu 22/110:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/117:10
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£441
Wed 18/309:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/414:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1£442
Thu 22/110:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Wed 28/117:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£443
Mon 2/209:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/208:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1£444
Thu 5/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 9/317:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£448

Find flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Heathrow flight deals. Data was last updated 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£432

One-way from

£232

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£549

Good round-trip deal

£560 or less

Good one-way deal

£346 or less
Austrian Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • 12/3-19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • South Africa to London
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 50m total
  • South Africa to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Heathrow 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 22 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

£459

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

09:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

21:45-08:20

1 stop33h 35m

£486

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

03:10-09:00

1 stop30h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 18/9

21:20-02:20

1 stop28h 00m

£496

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

16:50-09:45

1 stop17h 55m

London Heathrow

Fri 18/9

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

£496

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/7

03:10-07:00

1 stop28h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 17/9

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

£496

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

15:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

£504

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

23:59-17:00

1 stop19h 01m

London Heathrow

Mon 13/4

17:35-11:05

1 stop16h 30m

£506

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

15:25-07:00

1 stop16h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 18/6

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

£517

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/4

21:20-02:20

1 stop28h 00m

£517

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

14:35-06:35

1 stop18h 00m

London Heathrow

Sat 21/2

20:15-14:35

1 stop16h 20m

£520

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Heathrow

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport

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 £298). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £482). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 January 2026.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Heathrow. 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 22 January 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to LHR 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).

How often are flights from South Africa to London delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between South Africa and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 192 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 Thursday 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, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 22 January 2026.
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
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,740 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,690 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Heathrow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, RwandAir, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in about 17h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 40m. There are 6012 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 Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £199. Users have also found prices from £204 and £207 on Virgin Atlantic and Etihad 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 Sun City Resort Pilansberg - 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 (90%), China Eastern (90%), Delta (90%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £296. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £394 on average, our data indicates £991 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 £298). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £482). 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 Heathrow

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Heathrow. 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£232Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£343Average£527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£375Average£520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£422Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£424Average£457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£427Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest£449Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£460Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£491Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapest£494Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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