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

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in about 22h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25h. 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 Norse Atlantic UK. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £134. Users have also found prices from £206 and £227 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 £330. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £380 on average, our data indicates £677 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: American Airlines (87%), Scandinavian Airlines (87%), China Eastern (87%).

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

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic 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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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 26 April 2026.

Wed 22/709:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop30h 15m

Etihad Airways

Fri 21/821:45

LHR

JNB

1 stop33h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 21/4£443

Fri 8/514:30

JNB

LHR

1 stop17h 30m

Ethiopian Air

Fri 15/521:00

LHR

JNB

1 stop15h 25m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 25/4£451

Sun 21/609:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop30h 15m

Etihad Airways

Wed 24/609:30

LHR

JNB

1 stop21h 50m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 22/4£457

Thu 6/809:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop27h 55m

Etihad Airways

Thu 20/821:45

LHR

JNB

1 stop33h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 24/4£458

Wed 24/609:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop27h 55m

Etihad Airways

Sun 28/609:30

LHR

JNB

1 stop21h 50m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 21/4£459

Wed 17/609:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop30h 15m

Etihad Airways

Wed 1/721:45

LHR

JNB

1 stop33h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 23/4£459

Wed 17/609:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop27h 55m

Etihad Airways

Wed 24/609:30

LHR

JNB

1 stop21h 50m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 22/4£460

Mon 15/609:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop30h 15m

Etihad Airways

Wed 24/614:45

LHR

JNB

1 stop16h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 21/4£461

Wed 1/709:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop27h 55m

Etihad Airways

Sun 13/914:45

LHR

JNB

1 stop16h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 25/4£462

Fri 26/609:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop30h 15m

Etihad Airways

Mon 29/620:50

LHR

JNB

1 stop34h 30m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 25/4£463

Thu 6/809:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop22h 10m

Etihad Airways

Fri 4/909:30

LHR

JNB

1 stop21h 50m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 23/4£464

Sun 13/909:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop22h 10m

Etihad Airways

Fri 18/909:30

LHR

JNB

1 stop21h 50m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 23/4£465

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Wed 24/609:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop22h 10m

Etihad Airways

Thu 2/714:45

LHR

JNB

1 stop16h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 24/4£490

Fri 18/913:30

JNB

LHR

2 stops47h 10m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 22/906:30

LHR

JNB

2 stops26h 10m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 21/4£573

Mon 18/508:45

JNB

LHR

1 stop14h 55m

Lufthansa

Fri 22/516:25

LHR

JNB

1 stop13h 15m

Lufthansa

Deal found 21/4£601

Wed 13/519:00

JNB

LHR

2 stops27h 35m

Brussels Airlines

Mon 15/606:50

LHR

JNB

2 stops48h 45m

Brussels Airlines

Deal found 23/4£622

Sun 17/512:40

JNB

LHR

1 stop18h 45m

Qatar Airways

Fri 22/509:30

LHR

JNB

1 stop17h 30m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 21/4£632

Sun 17/518:25

CPT

LHR

1 stop19h 00m

Emirates

Thu 4/622:15

LHR

CPT

1 stop17h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 21/4£640

Tue 9/619:20

JNB

LHR

2 stops22h 15m

SWISS

Tue 16/607:00

LHR

JNB

2 stops25h 20m

SWISS

Deal found 25/4£643

Wed 13/519:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop25h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 15/621:20

LHR

JNB

Nonstop11h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4£669

Wed 10/612:40

PLZ

LHR

1 stop19h 50m

British Airways

Sun 14/621:20

LHR

PLZ

1 stop16h 45m

British Airways

Deal found 21/4£786

Fri 18/909:50

JNB

LHR

1 stop30h 15m

Etihad Airways

Tue 22/909:30

LHR

JNB

1 stop21h 50m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 23/4£541

Sun 17/513:15

CPT

LHR

1 stop18h 50m

Emirates

Tue 2/614:25

LHR

CPT

1 stop20h 05m

Emirates

Deal found 21/4£640

Tue 16/612:05

DUR

LHR

2 stops20h 55m

Qatar Airways

Tue 30/609:30

LHR

DUR

2 stops24h 05m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 26/4£671

Wed 10/613:30

PLZ

LHR

2 stops19h 25m

SWISS

Wed 17/618:40

LHR

PLZ

2 stops17h 20m

SWISS

Deal found 26/4£676

Wed 3/612:40

JNB

LHR

1 stop25h 35m

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Sun 14/621:20

LHR

JNB

Nonstop11h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 24/4£688

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CPT

LHR

1 stop19h 00m

Emirates

Mon 22/622:15

LHR

CPT

1 stop17h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 21/4£641

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JNB

LHR

2 stops28h 10m

Turkish Airlines

Wed 1/716:45

LHR

JNB

2 stops39h 55m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 23/4£709

Mon 21/912:05

DUR

LHR

2 stops27h 00m

Qatar Airways

Thu 24/908:25

LHR

DUR

2 stops25h 10m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 25/4£680

Mon 11/513:30

PLZ

LHR

3 stops25h 10m

SWISS

Thu 14/520:05

LHR

PLZ

2 stops39h 55m

SWISS

Deal found 24/4£700

Sat 6/619:35

PLZ

LHR

2 stops46h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 13/617:10

LHR

PLZ

2 stops41h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 22/4£728

Wed 15/718:25

CPT

LHR

1 stop22h 45m

Emirates

Sat 15/816:50

LHR

CPT

1 stop17h 40m

Emirates

Deal found 22/4£673

Tue 14/719:35

CPT

LHR

2 stops42h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 15/914:45

LHR

CPT

2 stops28h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/4£740

Wed 17/618:40

DUR

LHR

1 stop20h 45m

Emirates

Sun 21/622:15

LHR

DUR

1 stop17h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 21/4£719

Thu 23/712:05

DUR

LHR

2 stops30h 55m

Qatar Airways

Wed 19/812:00

LHR

DUR

3 stops21h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 24/4£797

Sun 9/806:05

CPT

LHR

2 stops34h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 13/909:30

LHR

CPT

2 stops26h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 24/4£763

Wed 17/612:05

DUR

LHR

3 stops31h 50m

Qatar Airways

Sun 21/608:05

LHR

DUR

2 stops25h 30m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 21/4£801

Sat 6/615:20

CPT

LHR

2 stops24h 05m

Emirates

Sat 13/616:50

LHR

CPT

1 stop22h 50m

Emirates

Deal found 22/4£736

Sun 7/606:30

HLA

LHR

3 stops24h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 14/609:30

LHR

HLA

2 stops34h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4£763

Thu 4/609:00

CPT

LHR

2 stops23h 05m

Emirates

Thu 18/620:40

LHR

CPT

1 stop19h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 22/4£736

Thu 23/708:15

PLZ

LHR

3 stops24h 15m

Qatar Airways

Tue 18/808:25

LHR

PLZ

3 stops32h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 25/4£824

Mon 8/611:30

HLA

LHR

2 stops26h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 15/615:05

LHR

HLA

2 stops28h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 24/4£768

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Round-trip from	£443
One-way from	£230
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£604
Good round-trip deal	£654 or less
Good one-way deal	£401 or less

Etihad Airways
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2 total stops
63h 50m total
South Africa to London

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19h 20m total
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JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

09:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 2/7

14:45-08:20

1 stop16h 35m

£490

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

09:50-15:05

1 stop30h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

09:30-08:20

1 stop21h 50m

£541

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

13:30-11:40

2 stops47h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

06:30-09:40

2 stops26h 10m

£573

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

08:45-22:40

1 stop14h 55m

London Heathrow

Fri 22/5

16:25-06:40

1 stop13h 15m

£601

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

19:00-21:35

2 stops27h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

06:50-08:35

2 stops48h 45m

£622

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

12:40-06:25

1 stop18h 45m

London Heathrow

Fri 22/5

09:30-04:00

1 stop17h 30m

£632

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

18:25-12:25

1 stop19h 00m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

22:15-16:40

1 stop17h 25m

£640

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

13:15-07:05

1 stop18h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

14:25-11:30

1 stop20h 05m

£640

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

18:25-12:25

1 stop19h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 22/6

22:15-16:40

1 stop17h 25m

£641

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

19:20-16:35

2 stops22h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 16/6

07:00-09:20

2 stops25h 20m

£643

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

ZA0-LHR

JNB-LHR

PLZ-LHR

CPT-LHR

DUR-LHR

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 48 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport (average of £544). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £689). 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 178 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 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 4% of flights being delayed.

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

3,568 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,568 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,568 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

RwandAir

7.8

Good

42 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,568 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

688 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,568 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,956 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,568 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,917 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,568 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?
Airlines like Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in about 22h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25h. 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 Norse Atlantic UK. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £134. Users have also found prices from £206 and £227 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: American Airlines (87%), Scandinavian Airlines (87%), China Eastern (87%).
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £330. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £380 on average, our data indicates £677 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport (average of £544). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £689). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest£318	Average£563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air Algerie	Cheapest£361	Average£384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£394	Average£447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£414	Average£571	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	Cheapest£436	Average£530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£445	Average£542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£445	Average£516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Air France	Cheapest£458	Average£579	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£464	Average£605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£490	Average£630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport from £230

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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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 26 April 2026.

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 26 April 2026.

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 26 April 2026.

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 26 April 2026.

Direct flights from South Africa to HeathrowExplore 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 26 April 2026.

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Last-minute flights from South Africa to HeathrowDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow. Data last updated 26 April 2026 and is based on user searches.

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One-way flights from South Africa to HeathrowSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to Heathrow. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 April 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 26 April 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 26 April 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 26 April 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow. Data last updated 26 April 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from South Africa to Heathrow
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Heathrow. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 April 2026.