Cheap flights from South Africa to London from £227

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
25 Apr — 2 May1
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 26 March 2026.

Wed 20/522:25
JNB
-
LTN
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/509:15
LTN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£438
Wed 29/409:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/514:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3£439
Wed 15/409:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 27/521:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3£440
Wed 6/509:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/521:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3£441
Sat 2/509:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/521:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3£441
Wed 22/409:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/421:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3£442
Wed 8/409:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 18/409:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3£443
Wed 8/409:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/421:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3£444
Wed 6/509:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/509:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3£444
Sun 21/609:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 3/721:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3£445
Wed 3/609:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 14/609:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3£446
Fri 1/509:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/514:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3£447

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 26 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£438

One-way from

£227

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£555

Good round-trip deal

£264 or less

Good one-way deal

£329 or less
20/5-26/5
  • 20/5-26/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 50m total
  • South Africa to London
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 15m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 26 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

22:25-21:05

2 stops23h 40m

London Luton

Tue 26/5

09:15-06:25

2 stops20h 10m

£438

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

09:45-17:25

2 stops32h 40m

London Luton

Fri 8/5

06:20-08:15

2 stops24h 55m

£527

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

20:40-23:00

2 stops27h 20m

London Luton

Tue 26/5

05:40-09:15

2 stops26h 35m

£536

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

22:25-19:00

2 stops21h 35m

London Luton

Sun 26/4

08:00-06:25

2 stops21h 25m

£568

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

23:15-17:20

1 stop19h 05m

London City

Sun 7/6

20:45-21:20

1 stop23h 35m

£588

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

13:30-13:10

2 stops24h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 9/6

14:05-10:30

1 stop19h 25m

£588

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

14:55-06:40

1 stop16h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

09:00-08:50

1 stop22h 50m

£592

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

14:45-13:25

1 stop23h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

09:00-08:50

1 stop22h 50m

£593

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:45-06:40

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

09:00-08:50

1 stop22h 50m

£593

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

20:40-13:25

1 stop17h 45m

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

09:00-16:10

1 stop30h 10m

£597

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of £315). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £462). 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 26 March 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.

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 171 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 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 4% 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 26 March 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
7.3
Good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from South Africa to London?

    Departing from South Africa to London will take you 16h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5610 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 £131 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £207 and Etihad Airways from £208 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: American Airlines (91%), Iberia (91%), British Airways( 91%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £323. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £381 on average, our data indicates £1,120 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of £315). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £462). 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 London

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to London. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£318Average£421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£322Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£393Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£423Average£458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£428Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£443Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£447Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest£449Average£515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£476Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£491Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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