Cheap flights from South Africa to London from £161

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
13 Jan — 20 Jan1
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 14 December 2025.

Sun 28/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/217:10LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12£451
Tue 23/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Sat 17/115:30LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/12£452
Wed 24/1220:15JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/116:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12£460
Wed 24/1220:15JNB - LHR
2 stops19h 25mSWISS
Sun 18/120:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mSWISS
Deal found 12/12£461
Thu 25/1220:15JNB - LHR
2 stops22h 25mSWISS
Sun 1/220:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mSWISS
Deal found 12/12£462
Tue 23/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/119:30LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12£464
Thu 18/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Mon 12/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 12/12£474
Sun 28/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Wed 11/213:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 13/12£477
Thu 25/1220:15JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 00mSWISS
Sun 15/220:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mSWISS
Deal found 12/12£478
Mon 22/1219:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Sat 17/116:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/12£479
Sun 21/1223:35JNB - LHR
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Wed 21/118:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/12£480
Thu 25/1203:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Fri 16/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 12/12£484

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 14 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£451

One-way from

£161

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£576

Good round-trip deal

£168 or less

Good one-way deal

£161 or less
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 31/1-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • South Africa to London
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 4/2
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£36 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 December 2025
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 14 December 2025.
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 - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

22:30-13:30

1 stop17h 00m

London Stansted

Sun 8/2

15:00-08:30

1 stop15h 30m

£451

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

22:30-12:30

1 stop16h 00m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

14:00-08:30

1 stop16h 30m

£452

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

14:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 9/6

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£481

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

23:59-13:50

1 stop15h 51m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

06:30-22:05

1 stop13h 35m

£484

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

10:10-11:35

3 stops27h 25m

London Stansted

Mon 26/1

06:30-07:05

3 stops22h 35m

£488

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Tue 10/2

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

£496

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Tue 24/2

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

£501

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Fri 20/2

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£503

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

23:59-13:15

1 stop15h 16m

London City

Tue 3/2

17:50-22:05

1 stop26h 15m

£505

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

London City

Sun 15/2

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£505

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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Estimated return price
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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 £292). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £464). 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 14 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to London in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to London flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 14 December 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to LON are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to London delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between South Africa and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 198 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to London flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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 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 14 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, 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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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 15h 51m. 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 £131 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from £200 and Virgin Atlantic from £205 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 £278. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £397 on average, our data indicates £1,002 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 £292). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £464). 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£259Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£343Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£377Average£515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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