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

Airlines like SWISS, KLM, and Lufthansa fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in about 14h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 50m. 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £212. Users have also found prices from £230 and £233 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 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 cheapest flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £323. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £484 on average, our data indicates £1,107 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 (92%), China Eastern (92%), Delta (92%).

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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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 £592). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £733). 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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

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Steven,May 2026

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Steven,May 2026

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Steven,May 2026

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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6.8

Okay

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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British Airways

6.7

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Emirates

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Very Good

3,672 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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How long is the flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?
Airlines like SWISS, KLM, and Lufthansa fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in about 14h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 50m. 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £212. Users have also found prices from £230 and £233 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 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 (92%), China Eastern (92%), Delta (92%).
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £323. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £484 on average, our data indicates £1,107 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 £592). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £733). 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£325	Average£639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air Algerie	Cheapest£369	Average£410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£379	Average£504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£410	Average£674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£455	Average£525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£493	Average£700	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£551	Average£808	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£553	Average£648	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£560	Average£660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£577	Average£980	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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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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