Cheap flights from South Africa to London from £230

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
3 May — 10 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 3 April 2026.

Wed 13/509:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/521:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3£447
Fri 12/609:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 26/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3£448
Mon 1/609:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/609:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3£449
Thu 6/809:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/921:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3£450
Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/606:30
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£450
Fri 1/509:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/514:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4£451
Wed 10/609:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/609:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3£451
Fri 15/509:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/521:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3£452
Sat 20/609:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/709:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3£453
Mon 25/520:40
JNB
-
LTN
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/609:15
LTN
-
JNB
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£454
Wed 3/609:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 15/621:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4£454
Fri 1/509:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 29/521:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3£454

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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£447

One-way from

£230

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£617

Good round-trip deal

£296 or less

Good one-way deal

£354 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • South Africa to London
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% 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 April 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 3 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

14:45-23:15

2 stops33h 30m

London Luton

Wed 17/6

20:35-08:20

3 stops34h 45m

£533

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

14:45-21:15

2 stops31h 30m

London Luton

Wed 20/5

06:15-16:10

2 stops32h 55m

£540

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

20:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

London Stansted

Sun 19/4

16:00-09:15

1 stop16h 15m

£586

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

13:30-16:50

2 stops28h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 9/6

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

£590

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

14:45-13:25

1 stop23h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

14:55-08:50

1 stop16h 55m

£599

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

14:45-06:40

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Fri 8/5

14:55-08:50

1 stop16h 55m

£599

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

14:45-13:25

1 stop23h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

14:55-08:50

1 stop16h 55m

£599

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

14:45-06:40

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

14:55-08:50

1 stop16h 55m

£599

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

13:30-22:10

2 stops33h 40m

London Stansted

Fri 5/6

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

£605

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:30-09:55

2 stops45h 25m

London Stansted

Fri 12/6

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

£605

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 £318). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £470). 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 3 April 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 3 April 2026.

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 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 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 3 April 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.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.3
Good

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

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

    Departing from South Africa to London will take you 18h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5648 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 £132 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £211 and Qatar Airways from £216 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 (88%), Iberia (88%), British Airways( 88%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £347. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £543 on average, our data indicates £1,261 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 £318). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £470). 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 UKCheapest£322Average£426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£326Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£370Average£393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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SWISSCheapest£398Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£403Average£461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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