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

Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and KLM fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in about 23h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24h 05m. There are 6109 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 Norse Atlantic UK. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £137. Users have also found prices from £213 and £232 on Etihad Airways 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 £340. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £519 on average, our data indicates £1,265 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 (87%), China Eastern (87%), Delta (87%).

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

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Emirates 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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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 2 July 2026.

Thu 13/809:45

JNB

LHR

1 stop22h 15m

Etihad Airways

Wed 2/914:45

LHR

JNB

1 stop16h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 29/6£546

Thu 1/1017:45

JNB

LHR

1 stop17h 00m

RwandAir

Wed 4/1120:30

LHR

JNB

1 stop14h 55m

RwandAir

Deal found 27/6£547

Sun 26/703:10

JNB

LHR

1 stop28h 55m

RwandAir

Sun 30/821:20

LHR

JNB

1 stop15h 05m

RwandAir

Deal found 28/6£548

Wed 16/917:45

JNB

LHR

1 stop14h 35m

RwandAir

Fri 9/1021:20

LHR

JNB

1 stop15h 05m

RwandAir

Deal found 28/6£550

Wed 23/913:30

JNB

LHR

2 stops26h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Thu 15/1006:30

LHR

JNB

2 stops26h 10m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 28/6£551

Mon 6/717:45

JNB

LHR

1 stop14h 20m

RwandAir

Thu 23/721:10

LHR

JNB

1 stop15h 15m

RwandAir

Deal found 1/7£552

Mon 27/713:30

JNB

LHR

2 stops26h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 31/806:30

LHR

JNB

2 stops26h 10m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 1/7£553

Wed 23/917:45

JNB

LHR

1 stop14h 35m

RwandAir

Tue 13/1021:10

LHR

JNB

1 stop15h 15m

RwandAir

Deal found 27/6£554

Fri 24/718:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop14h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 23/116:25

LHR

JNB

1 stop27h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/6£554

Wed 25/1103:10

JNB

LHR

1 stop29h 10m

RwandAir

Mon 30/1120:30

LHR

JNB

1 stop14h 55m

RwandAir

Deal found 30/6£555

Sun 2/817:55

CPT

LHR

1 stop15h 45m

Lufthansa

Thu 27/813:30

LHR

CPT

1 stop19h 00m

Lufthansa

Deal found 1/7£556

Thu 23/713:30

JNB

LHR

2 stops32h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Thu 22/1011:20

LHR

JNB

2 stops21h 20m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 30/6£556

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Thu 1/1013:30

JNB

LHR

2 stops47h 10m

Turkish Airlines

Wed 4/1116:30

LHR

JNB

2 stops39h 10m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 27/6£583

Tue 4/813:30

PLZ

LHR

2 stops34h 10m

Lufthansa

Sat 29/820:25

LHR

PLZ

2 stops38h 30m

Lufthansa

Deal found 30/6£635

Wed 22/715:45

PLZ

LHR

2 stops25h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 13/819:45

LHR

PLZ

2 stops18h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6£645

Tue 21/715:45

PLZ

LHR

2 stops23h 05m

KLM

Tue 18/806:30

LHR

PLZ

2 stops28h 25m

KLM

Deal found 27/6£645

Tue 3/1114:15

CPT

LHR

2 stops19h 50m

SWISS

Tue 24/1118:40

LHR

CPT

2 stops20h 05m

SWISS

Deal found 29/6£649

Thu 16/720:00

CPT

LHR

1 stop21h 10m

Emirates

Thu 3/922:15

LHR

CPT

1 stop17h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 28/6£672

Mon 21/912:05

DUR

LHR

2 stops19h 25m

Qatar Airways

Fri 16/1017:00

LHR

DUR

2 stops23h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 27/6£692

Wed 29/718:50

CPT

LHR

Nonstop11h 40m

British Airways

Sat 22/822:30

LHR

CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

British Airways

Deal found 27/6£704

Tue 22/917:45

JNB

LHR

1 stop16h 15m

RwandAir

Fri 16/1017:00

LHR

JNB

2 stops32h 20m

RwandAir

Deal found 27/6£713

Mon 27/713:30

JNB

LHR

2 stops26h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Sun 30/811:20

LHR

JNB

2 stops21h 20m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 29/6£600

Tue 21/715:45

PLZ

LHR

2 stops26h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 18/815:25

LHR

PLZ

2 stops22h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6£646

Sun 2/819:00

PLZ

LHR

2 stops19h 50m

KLM

Sat 15/814:45

LHR

PLZ

2 stops39h 40m

KLM

Deal found 2/7£647

Thu 10/922:35

CPT

LHR

2 stops19h 00m

SWISS

Mon 16/1120:05

LHR

CPT

1 stop33h 30m

SWISS

Deal found 30/6£659

Tue 22/1218:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop28h 15m

Turkish Airlines

Sat 2/111:20

LHR

JNB

2 stops20h 20m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 28/6£610

Fri 11/912:05

DUR

LHR

2 stops19h 20m

Qatar Airways

Tue 29/908:25

LHR

DUR

2 stops25h 10m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 30/6£693

Sat 1/822:20

JNB

LHR

1 stop18h 50m

Emirates

Sat 8/819:50

LHR

JNB

1 stop19h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 1/7£716

Mon 3/819:25

JNB

LHR

Nonstop11h 10m

British Airways

Mon 31/819:00

LHR

JNB

Nonstop11h 00m

British Airways

Deal found 1/7£717

Tue 28/719:20

JNB

LHR

1 stop13h 35m

SWISS

Tue 4/820:05

LHR

JNB

1 stop36h 15m

SWISS

Deal found 30/6£660

Mon 3/818:00

JNB

LHR

1 stop29h 25m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 31/811:20

LHR

JNB

2 stops21h 20m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 1/7£624

Tue 14/721:15

JNB

LHR

Nonstop11h 15m

British Airways

Tue 28/721:20

LHR

JNB

Nonstop11h 05m

British Airways

Deal found 30/6£725

Wed 23/1209:25

CPT

LHR

1 stop24h 40m

SWISS

Thu 7/120:05

LHR

CPT

1 stop23h 30m

SWISS

Deal found 28/6£667

Wed 25/1117:00

DUR

LHR

2 stops29h 50m

KLM

Thu 4/220:25

LHR

DUR

2 stops36h 15m

KLM

Deal found 28/6£742

Mon 9/1117:00

DUR

LHR

2 stops41h 00m

Qatar Airways

Wed 11/1115:30

LHR

DUR

3 stops41h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 1/7£751

Sat 31/1020:00

CPT

LHR

1 stop37h 10m

Emirates

Thu 5/1119:00

LHR

CPT

1 stop38h 40m

Emirates

Deal found 27/6£755

Mon 26/1012:55

HLA

LHR

3 stops43h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 10/1118:55

LHR

HLA

3 stops43h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6£795

Wed 25/1111:15

DUR

LHR

1 stop19h 40m

British Airways

Thu 4/213:50

LHR

DUR

2 stops19h 05m

British Airways

Deal found 27/6£733

Tue 4/819:20

JNB

LHR

2 stops27h 10m

SWISS

Tue 18/819:15

LHR

JNB

2 stops37h 05m

SWISS

Deal found 27/6£678

Mon 13/713:15

CPT

LHR

1 stop18h 10m

Qatar Airways

Wed 24/313:50

LHR

CPT

1 stop18h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 30/6£784

Fri 24/718:40

DUR

LHR

1 stop22h 30m

Emirates

Fri 14/820:40

LHR

DUR

1 stop18h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 2/7£793

Tue 4/807:00

HLA

LHR

2 stops26h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 25/819:25

LHR

HLA

2 stops25h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/6£800

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Round-trip from	£546
One-way from	£232
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£680
Good round-trip deal	£667 or less
Good one-way deal	£386 or less

Etihad Airways
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2 total stops
38h 50m total
South Africa to London

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15/10
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20h 00m total
South Africa to London

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

13:30-11:40

2 stops47h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

16:30-09:40

2 stops39h 10m

£583

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

13:30-15:10

2 stops26h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 30/8

11:20-09:40

2 stops21h 20m

£600

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

18:50-21:05

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 2/1

11:20-09:40

2 stops20h 20m

£610

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

18:00-22:25

1 stop29h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 31/8

11:20-09:40

2 stops21h 20m

£624

Port ElizabethLondon

PLZ - LHR

PLZLHR

Port Elizabeth

Tue 4/8

13:30-22:40

2 stops34h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 29/8

20:25-11:55

2 stops38h 30m

£635

Port ElizabethLondon

PLZ - LHR

PLZLHR

Port Elizabeth

Wed 22/7

15:45-16:15

2 stops25h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 13/8

19:45-15:05

2 stops18h 20m

£645

Port ElizabethLondon

PLZ - LHR

PLZLHR

Port Elizabeth

Tue 21/7

15:45-13:50

2 stops23h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/8

06:30-11:55

2 stops28h 25m

£645

Port ElizabethLondon

PLZ - LHR

PLZLHR

Port Elizabeth

Tue 21/7

15:45-17:35

2 stops26h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/8

15:25-15:05

2 stops22h 40m

£646

Port ElizabethLondon

PLZ - LHR

PLZLHR

Port Elizabeth

Sun 2/8

19:00-13:50

2 stops19h 50m

London Heathrow

Sat 15/8

14:45-07:25

2 stops39h 40m

£647

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

14:15-08:05

2 stops19h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 24/11

18:40-16:45

2 stops20h 05m

£649

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DUR-LHR

CPT-LHR

JNB-LHR

HLA-LHR

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport (average of £553). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £732). 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 5% of weekly flights between South Africa and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 188 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 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, British Airways 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

3,606 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

3,606 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,606 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

RwandAir

7.8

Good

42 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,606 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

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

689 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,606 reviews

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Reviews

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

8,107 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,606 reviews

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Reviews

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

8,087 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,606 reviews

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Reviews

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

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?
Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and KLM fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in about 23h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24h 05m. There are 6109 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 Norse Atlantic UK. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £137. Users have also found prices from £213 and £232 on Etihad Airways 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 (87%), China Eastern (87%), Delta (87%).
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £340. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £519 on average, our data indicates £1,265 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport (average of £553). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £732). 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

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Lufthansa	Cheapest£325	Average£579	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£390	Average£463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£401	Average£580	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	Cheapest£409	Average£598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£451	Average£521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
KLM	Cheapest£456	Average£579	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£474	Average£654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£500	Average£659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£506	Average£602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to HeathrowExplore 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 2 July 2026.

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Best flights from South Africa to HeathrowDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 July 2026.

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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 2 July 2026.

Best flights from South Africa to Heathrow
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 July 2026.

Direct flights from South Africa to Heathrow
Explore direct flight options from South Africa to Heathrow based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 2 July 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow. Data last updated 2 July 2026 and is based on user searches.

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