How long is the flight from England to South Africa?

Airlines like Lufthansa, Ethiopian Air, and SWISS fly from England to South Africa in about 18h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6092 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £80 on Condor. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Atlantic from £209 and Norse Atlantic UK from £223 one-way.

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.

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).

Can I find deals for flights from England to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on England to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from England to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from England to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from England to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from England to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to South Africa (average of £632). Flying from England to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £981). 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?

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from England to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from England to South Africa, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from England to South Africa?
Airlines like Lufthansa, Ethiopian Air, and SWISS fly from England to South Africa in about 18h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6092 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from England to South Africa one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £80 on Condor. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Atlantic from £209 and Norse Atlantic UK from £223 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from England to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on England to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from England to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from England to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from England to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from England to South Africa 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 England to South Africa?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to South Africa (average of £632). Flying from England to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £981). 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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South African	Cheapest£56	Average£61	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
FlySafair	Cheapest£56	Average£85	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Airlink	Cheapest£62	Average£88	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£288	Average£715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Condor	Cheapest£288	Average£463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest£351	Average£541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Air Algerie	Cheapest£379	Average£415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£391	Average£639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£418	Average£649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£423	Average£754	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from England to South Africa?

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