Cheap flights from South Africa to London from £223

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to London

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Wed 11/214:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/210:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2£424
Wed 11/220:15
JNB
-
LCY
1 stop14h 25m
SWISS
Wed 18/217:40
LCY
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 1/2£426
Tue 10/210:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/211:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£428
Fri 13/220:15
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 50m
SWISS
Mon 16/220:05
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop36h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 31/1£429
Tue 10/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/311:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£430
Fri 13/219:45
JNB
-
LHR
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/220:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£432
Mon 9/220:15
JNB
-
LCY
1 stop14h 25m
SWISS
Mon 16/217:45
LCY
-
JNB
1 stop14h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 1/2£434
Mon 16/214:30
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/220:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2£436
Sun 15/219:45
JNB
-
LCY
1 stop23h 55m
Lufthansa
Wed 18/209:50
LCY
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/2£441
Fri 13/220:15
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/211:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£441
Wed 4/314:30
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/320:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2£442
Wed 13/508:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/511:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£443

Find flight deals from South Africa to London

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to London flight deals. Data was last updated 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£424

One-way from

£223

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£482

Good round-trip deal

£398 or less

Good one-way deal

£205 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • South Africa to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to London (LON).

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to London 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 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

20:15-08:05

1 stop13h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

20:05-10:30

1 stop36h 25m

£429

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

20:15-08:00

1 stop13h 45m

London City

Fri 20/2

18:15-09:30

1 stop13h 15m

£445

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:10-09:50

1 stop16h 40m

London Stansted

Tue 24/3

17:20-10:50

1 stop15h 30m

£475

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

09:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

14:45-08:20

1 stop16h 35m

£477

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

London City

Fri 20/3

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£493

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

20:15-10:40

2 stops16h 25m

London Gatwick

Fri 20/2

18:40-10:30

1 stop13h 50m

£493

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

23:59-18:25

1 stop20h 26m

London City

Thu 19/3

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£497

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/4

06:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

£497

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 10/4

14:45-08:20

1 stop16h 35m

£498

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

09:25-08:00

1 stop24h 35m

London City

Fri 20/2

19:20-07:30

1 stop34h 10m

£498

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to London

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 £293). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £453). 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?

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 2 February 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

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to London. 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 2 February 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to LON are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 184 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 early afternoon 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 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 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 2 February 2026.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to London?

    Departing from South Africa to London will take you 13h 50m. 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 £128 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from £195 and Virgin Atlantic from £200 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 (90%), China Eastern (90%), Delta( 90%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £299. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £346 on average, our data indicates £1,027 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 £293). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £453). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£313Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£319Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£337Average£420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£368Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£375Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£416Average£449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£419Average£504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£433Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest£440Average£502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£452Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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