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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport from £213

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£479

One-way from

£213

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£613

Good round-trip deal

£534 or less

Good one-way deal

£343 or less
6/8-28/8
  • 6/8-28/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 05m total
  • South Africa to London
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to London Heathrow.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to London 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 11 July 2025.

Wed 6/809:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/820:25LHR - JNB
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£479
Mon 22/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 13/1021:45LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/7£480
Tue 14/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines
Wed 29/1011:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 10/7£481
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - LHR
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Tue 30/1216:40LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 10/7£489
Wed 29/1022:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 27/1121:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/7£492
Sat 26/719:35JNB - LHR
2 stops50h 55mSWISS
Mon 8/917:10LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mSWISS
Deal found 10/7£496
Mon 28/723:15JNB - LHR
1 stop21h 10mKLM
Sat 16/806:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Deal found 9/7£508
Sat 26/719:00JNB - LHR
2 stops38h 20mAustrian Airlines
Wed 3/909:05LHR - JNB
2 stops22h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 10/7£516
Mon 28/720:30JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 12/122:30LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/7£520
Mon 28/716:35CPT - LHR
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/906:30LHR - CPT
1 stop28h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7£550
Mon 28/718:25CPT - LHR
2 stops20h 25mKLM
Wed 3/906:30LHR - CPT
2 stops26h 15mKLM
Deal found 10/7£551
Sun 12/1018:05CPT - LHR
2 stops22h 35mLufthansa
Tue 25/1120:15LHR - CPT
1 stop33h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 10/7£552

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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 11 July 2025.
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 6/8

09:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/8

20:25-08:20

2 stops34h 55m

£479

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

21:45-08:20

1 stop33h 35m

£480

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:00-17:05

2 stops23h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/10

11:05-09:30

2 stops20h 25m

£481

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

19:45-14:50

1 stop21h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/12

16:40-07:05

1 stop36h 25m

£489

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

18:50-13:45

1 stop19h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/9

17:35-08:30

1 stop13h 55m

£490

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

22:00-07:25

Nonstop11h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

£492

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

19:35-21:30

2 stops50h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/9

17:10-09:20

1 stop15h 10m

£496

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

20:25-22:05

1 stop23h 40m

£506

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

19:00-08:20

2 stops38h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/9

09:05-08:35

2 stops22h 30m

£516

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

20:30-06:45

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

22:30-11:30

Nonstop11h 00m

£520

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/7

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 11 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 6 July 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 11 July 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 11 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andAustrian Airlines 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £213. Users have also found prices from £223 and £272 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

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    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 (96%), Iberia (96%), British Airways (96%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £315. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £405 on average our data indicates £1,159 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.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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SWISSCheapest£279Average£512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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