What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to South Africa is currently May ; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

Bloemfontein Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Bloemfontein Intl typically cost £18, while return flights cost around £34.

How much is a return flight to South Africa?

A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around £103, however they can be found for as little as £46.

Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

£274+ Flights to South Africa

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Return from	£488
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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£580
Good round-trip deal	£410 or less
Good one-way deal	£269 or less

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sat 8/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Thu 27/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 16/9£413

Sun 2/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 9/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 16/9£413

Sat 4/1009:00LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Thu 9/1000:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 17/9£415

Mon 10/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 17/9£417

Wed 12/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 19/1108:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 16/9£420

Sun 5/1009:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sat 25/1000:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 16/9£421

Best flights to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Fri 28/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 21/1212:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 16/9£446

Sun 28/910:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/9£488

Tue 11/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Thu 20/1120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Deal found 18/9£489

Mon 19/118:15LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Mon 26/119:45JNB - LCY

1 stop15h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 18/9£519

Thu 20/1108:50LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Mon 24/1109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9£532

Wed 28/110:05LGW - JNB

1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/219:05JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9£545

Sun 2/1120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Sat 8/1103:10JNB - LHR

1 stop29h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 17/9£550

Tue 4/1120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Wed 19/1123:59JNB - LCY

1 stop19h 21mKLM

Deal found 17/9£572

Sun 2/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1113:40CPT - LGW

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£584

Sun 2/1121:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Sun 9/1119:35JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/9£596

Thu 15/120:15STN - JNB

1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Tue 20/118:50JNB - STN

1 stop19h 15mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£674

Mon 10/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Tue 18/1120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Deal found 18/9£489

Tue 21/1010:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 19/1114:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£498

Tue 10/210:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 2/314:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£498

Mon 10/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Thu 20/1120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Deal found 18/9£506

Sun 1/317:05LGW - CPT

1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines

Tue 31/316:40CPT - LGW

1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9£560

Thu 2/1014:45LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways

Thu 16/1009:50JNB - LHR

1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9£564

Tue 14/1021:20LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 00mRwandAir

Tue 21/1003:10JNB - LHR

1 stop28h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 17/9£580

Mon 3/1120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Sun 9/1123:59JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Deal found 18/9£584

Wed 19/1119:30LTN - CPT

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1207:55CPT - LTN

2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£586

Thu 20/1121:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/9£596

Thu 30/1010:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 24/1114:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9£500

Sun 15/208:50LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Wed 25/209:50JNB - LHR

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9£584

Mon 6/1021:50LGW - CPT

3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1023:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£589

Mon 2/217:50LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Mon 16/220:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 20mSWISS

Deal found 16/9£548

Fri 30/120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Mon 16/223:59JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Deal found 16/9£613

Thu 30/1014:05STN - JNB

1 stop24h 30mEmirates

Thu 6/1118:50JNB - STN

1 stop19h 15mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£674

Thu 26/206:25LGW - CPT

1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 16/317:15CPT - LGW

1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9£614

Tue 13/110:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Sat 17/114:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£516

Mon 17/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Tue 2/1220:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Deal found 17/9£550

Direct flights to South Africa
Explore direct flight options to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Sat 8/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Thu 27/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 16/9£413

Sun 2/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 9/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 16/9£413

Sat 4/1009:00LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Thu 9/1000:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 17/9£415

Mon 10/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 17/9£417

Wed 12/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Wed 19/1108:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 16/9£420

Sun 5/1009:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sat 25/1000:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 16/9£421

Sun 5/1009:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Thu 23/1000:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 17/9£421

Tue 11/1117:15LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 16/9£423

Sat 1/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Sat 8/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 17/9£424

Sun 2/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.

Deal found 17/9£427

Thu 2/1019:05LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways

Sun 12/1019:25JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/9£551

Thu 13/1119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 30/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9£560

Last-minute flights to South Africa
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Wed 17/921:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 23/914:30JNB - LHR

1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£492

Wed 17/921:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 13/1022:50JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£494

Thu 18/911:05LHR - JNB

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/919:00JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£493

Thu 18/910:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 29/914:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£495

Sat 20/911:00LGW - JNB

1 stop27h 50mKenya Airways

Sun 5/1017:00JNB - LGW

1 stop14h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£489

Sat 20/921:00LHR - DUR

2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/910:55DUR - LHR

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£624

Sun 21/909:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 25/909:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£489

Sun 21/907:00STN - DUR

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/918:40DUR - STN

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£668

Mon 22/921:45LHR - JNB

1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways

Fri 3/1009:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9£492

Sun 28/910:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/9£488

Sun 28/910:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 6/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9£490

Mon 29/911:25LGW - JNB

1 stop22h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 21/1001:25JNB - LGW

1 stop30h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/9£495

One-way flights to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Wed 19/1110:10LGW - JNB

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£360

Mon 3/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 16/9£274

Sun 30/1106:50LHR - DUR

3 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£403

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 28/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/12

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£446

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 28/9

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

£488

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 11/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

£489

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 10/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

£489

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 21/10

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£498

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£498

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£500

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 10/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

£506

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 13/1

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£516

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 19/1

18:15-09:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:45-09:15

1 stop15h 30m

£519

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How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from London to South Africa takes 20 hours 4 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Africa should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

The most flights from London to South Africa are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from London to South Africa are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and RwandAir.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to South Africa are FlySafair, Airlink and Emirates.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines serving South Africa, such as RwandAir, Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air. 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.

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

664 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

862 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Kenya Airways

6.9

Okay

281 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,367 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

FAQs about flying to South Africa

Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?
Bloemfontein Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Bloemfontein Intl typically cost £18, while return flights cost around £34.
How much is a return flight to South Africa?
A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around £103, however they can be found for as little as £46.
Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).
Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

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Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Africa in the last few years. This data was updated on 18 September 2025.

The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.