Cheap flights from South Africa to London from £174

JNB — LON
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
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

Fri 6/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Thu 12/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 2/11£516
Thu 10/1217:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Mon 15/220:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 2/11£517
Wed 18/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Thu 26/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 5/11£517
Fri 11/1217:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 12/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 3/11£518
Fri 27/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 19/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 3/11£519
Wed 4/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sun 8/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 4/11£520
Fri 11/1217:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sun 10/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 2/11£520
Fri 11/1217:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sat 16/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 3/11£521
Mon 23/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 2/220:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 1/11£522
Sat 14/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Fri 20/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 3/11£523
Sun 13/1217:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sat 16/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 4/11£523
Wed 18/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Wed 25/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 3/11£524

Find flight deals from South Africa to London

Round-trip from

£516

One-way from

£174

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£586

Good round-trip deal

£150 or less

Good one-way deal

£166 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 5/2-14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • South Africa to London
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 7/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% 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 November 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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Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/1

11:30-21:25

Nonstop11h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£217
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

21:40-06:55

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£250

DurbanLondon

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - LGW London Gatwick

DURLGW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 17/11

12:25-05:55

2 stops19h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£261

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

06:30-21:15

1 stop16h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£269

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

18:50-12:05

1 stop19h 15m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£287

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

00:20-16:20

1 stop18h 00m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£304

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LCY London City

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

01:35-19:35

2 stops20h 00m

London City

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£311

DurbanLondon

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - LHR London Heathrow

DURLHR

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 28/4

18:40-20:15

1 stop26h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£312

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/2

09:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£313

DurbanLondon

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - STN London Stansted

DURSTN

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 17/11

19:05-12:05

1 stop19h 00m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£314

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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 £569). Flying from South Africa to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £705). 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 (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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?

Friday 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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 13h 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 £151 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from £164 and Lufthansa from £196 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 (82%), China Eastern (82%), Delta( 82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £295. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £500 on average, our data indicates £1,007 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 £569). Flying from South Africa to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £705). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£300Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£318Average£775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£320Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£363Average£479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£373Average£499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£416Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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RwandAirCheapest£444Average£521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£501Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£510Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£546Average£797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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