Cheap flights from England to South Africa from £285

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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£424

One-way from

£285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£584

Good round-trip deal

£413 or less

Good one-way deal

£271 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 28/10-1/12
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 15m total
  • England to South Africa
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 10/10
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • England to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from England to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from England to South Africa.

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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 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/1017:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/9£424
Fri 28/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 25/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/9£425
Sat 15/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 20/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/9£426
Mon 3/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 3/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/9£427
Mon 10/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Thu 20/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 14/9£428
Mon 10/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Mon 17/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 14/9£428
Mon 1/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/9£429
Mon 3/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Thu 6/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 13/9£431
Fri 3/1009:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 5/1023:55CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/9£431
Mon 10/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Wed 26/1108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mA.P.G.
Deal found 15/9£434
Tue 28/1017:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/9£434
Mon 27/1020:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 9/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/9£435

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LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 24/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£445

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 27/10

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£462

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 30/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£474

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 6/10

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£500

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 28/10

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£500

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 27/10

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£505

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

£523

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 29/10

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

£523

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 11/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

20:15-08:35

1 stop14h 20m

£535

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 26/10

20:25-22:05

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

23:59-17:00

1 stop19h 01m

£537

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Best time to book a flight from England to South Africa

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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.

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 15 September 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 15 September 2025.

The most flights from GBENG to ZA0 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).

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

    Airlines like Norse Atlantic UK, Ethiopian Air, and Etihad Airways fly from England to South Africa in about 11h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5988 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 £286 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £349 and Lufthansa from £366 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.

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    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, 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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FlySafairCheapest£44Average£83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapest£75Average£78FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£328Average£846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£342Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£374Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£395Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£404Average£713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapest£409Average£482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£410Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£412Average£810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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