How long is the flight from South Africa to London?

Departing from South Africa to London will take you 14h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5634 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to London one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £134 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £209 and Qatar Airways from £223 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London 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 when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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?

The most popular flight routes from South Africa to London are Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow, Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow and Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick.

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to London?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £348. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £487 on average, our data indicates £1,012 when flying from South Africa to London.

What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to London?

Before booking your flight to London from South Africa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Scandinavian Airlines (93%), China Eastern (93%), Delta( 93%).

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

Consider British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to London.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to London that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to London?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to London.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to London?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to London 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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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to London that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 September 2026.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to London

Round-trip from	£526
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Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to London?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of £573). Flying from South Africa to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £711). 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 LON?

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 as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to London

The most flights from ZA0 to LON 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 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 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?

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,RwandAir, andVirgin Atlantic from South Africa to London. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,663 reviews

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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

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Steven,May 2026

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7.9

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

694 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

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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

Norse Atlantic UK

7.2

Good

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,663 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

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,229 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,663 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

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to London?
Departing from South Africa to London will take you 14h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5634 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to London one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £134 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £209 and Qatar Airways from £223 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to London?
The most popular flight routes from South Africa to London are Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow, Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow and Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick.
What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to London?
Before booking your flight to London from South Africa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Scandinavian Airlines (93%), China Eastern (93%), Delta( 93%).
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to London?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £348. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £487 on average, our data indicates £1,012 when flying from South Africa to London.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to London that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to London?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to London.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to London?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to London 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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of £573). Flying from South Africa to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £711). 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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Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest£302	Average£501	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£321	Average£710	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£322	Average£634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air Algerie	Cheapest£366	Average£407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£378	Average£500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£406	Average£635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£451	Average£520	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
KLM	Cheapest£453	Average£647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£470	Average£617	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£489	Average£690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 September 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 as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to London

The most flights from ZA0 to LON 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 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 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?

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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