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Cheap flights from England to South Africa from £298

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from England to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for England to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£481

One-way from

£298

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£654

Good round-trip deal

£534 or less

Good one-way deal

£183 or less
16/5-23/5
  • 16/5-23/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • England to South Africa
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27/5
  • 27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • England to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from England to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from England to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Fri 16/519:00LGW - JNB
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/517:50JNB - LGW
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£481
Tue 27/510:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/622:50JNB - LGW
1 stop32h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4£482
Sun 1/615:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgyptair
Sun 8/621:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 29/4£485
Tue 18/1117:30MAN - JNB
2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/1107:45JNB - MAN
2 stops26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4£487
Sun 15/614:30MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEgyptair
Mon 23/621:45JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
Deal found 29/4£491
Sat 1/1111:10LGW - JNB
1 stop18h 30mKenya Airways
Wed 19/1117:00JNB - LGW
1 stop14h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/4£494
Thu 1/521:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Sat 10/516:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 29/4£495
Thu 29/506:05LTN - JNB
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/617:50JNB - LTN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£502
Mon 2/619:15LHR - JNB
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/618:50JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£510
Wed 14/521:05STN - JNB
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/509:50JNB - STN
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£511
Thu 29/506:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Sun 8/623:15JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 00mKLM
Deal found 29/4£511
Wed 12/1111:15MAN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1123:55JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£512

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Customise your flight search to find flights from England to South Africa 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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from England to South Africa that are best for you.

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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Fri 16/5

19:00-07:50

2 stops35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

17:50-10:00

2 stops17h 10m

£481

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 27/5

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

22:50-06:25

1 stop32h 35m

£482

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 1/6

15:00-07:10

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

21:45-13:35

1 stop16h 50m

£485

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sun 15/6

14:30-07:10

1 stop15h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

21:45-13:30

1 stop16h 45m

£491

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Thu 29/5

06:05-08:45

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

17:50-22:55

2 stops30h 05m

£502

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 2/6

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

16:50-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

£503

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 20/5

14:45-08:20

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

£506

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 2/6

19:15-21:20

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

18:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

£510

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 29/5

06:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

23:15-16:15

1 stop18h 00m

£511

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 14/5

21:05-08:20

2 stops34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

09:50-19:05

2 stops34h 15m

£511

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Best time to book a flight from England to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from England to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from England to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from England to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 ENG to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from England to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

When flying from England to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from England to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from England to South Africa. 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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from GBENG to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines from England to South Africa. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from England to South Africa one-way?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from England to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from England to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from England to South Africa. 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 30 April 2025.
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FlySafairCheapest£51Average£85FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£339Average£836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£342Average£544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£367Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£373Average£793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TAAGCheapest£377Average£885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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EgyptairCheapest£395Average£476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£409Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapest£421Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£440Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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