Cheap Flights from Heathrow to South Africa from £329

How to find the cheapest flight from
Heathrow (LHR) to South Africa

All the information you need to plan the best LHR to JNB flight in 2022: compare Heathrow to South Africa flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in South Africa.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to South Africa. Flights to South Africa from London Heathrow Airport in January are about £563 on average during January, but can be found for as low as £382.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (LHR - ZA)?

When flying from London Heathrow Airport 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.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 17 days in advance, which can save you up to 7% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 17 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £563. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £618.

Cheap flights from Heathrow to South Africa in August, September 2022

The best prices found for LHR to South Africa flights in August, September

19 Sep - 19 Oct

£406pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Kenya Airways

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Kenya Airways

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

26 Sep - 16 Oct

£408pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Kenya Airways

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Kenya Airways

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

19 Sep - 5 Oct

£409pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Kenya Airways

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Kenya Airways

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

London Heathrow to South Africa 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to South Africa from Heathrow found for this year

29 Nov - 19 Jan

£372pp

LHR

London Heathrow

SWISS

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

SWISS

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

30 Nov - 18 Jan

£391pp

LHR

London Heathrow

SWISS

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

SWISS

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

15 Nov - 30 Nov

£394pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Kenya Airways

2 STOPS

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Kenya Airways

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

Cheap SWISS flights from Heathrow to South Africa

24 Jan - 7 Feb

£372pp

LHR

London Heathrow

SWISS

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

SWISS

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

24 Jan - 7 Feb

£377pp

LHR

London Heathrow

SWISS

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

SWISS

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

30 Nov - 18 Jan

£391pp

LHR

London Heathrow

SWISS

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

SWISS

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

Cheap Egypt Air flights from Heathrow to South Africa

17 Nov - 25 Nov

£431pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Egypt Air

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Egypt Air

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

11 Nov - 23 Nov

£602pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Egypt Air

2 STOPS

DUR

Durban King Shaka Intl

DUR

Durban King Shaka Intl

Egypt Air

2 STOPS

LHR

London Heathrow

Direct flights to South Africa from Heathrow

Save time with Heathrow to South Africa direct flight deals

18 Sep - 4 Oct

£558pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

3 Oct - 10 Oct

£573pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

12 Sep - 18 Sep

£581pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

Last-minute flights from Heathrow to South Africa

Late deals on return flights to South Africa from Heathrow, departing today and this week

18 Aug - 18 Sep

£672pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

22 Aug - 8 Sep

£676pp

LHR

London Heathrow

KLM

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

KLM

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

22 Aug - 8 Sep

£683pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

KLM

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

One-way flights to South Africa from London Heathrow

The cheapest one-way flights from Heathrow to South Africa

01:35 - 02:05

Multiple Airlines

2 stops

22h 30m

LHR - JNB

£329

Kiwi.com

11:00 - 03:10

Egypt Air

1 stop

15h 10m

LHR - JNB

£330

Travel2Be

12:10 - 17:40

Kenya Airways

2 stops

51h 30m

LHR - CPT

£332

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Flight FAQs

From Heathrow to South Africa

Which airlines flying from London Heathrow to South Africa have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from London Heathrow to South Africa have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and SWISS are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like British Airways with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa for under £400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa for under £400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SWISS for just £372, but on average you can expect to pay £400.

Are there nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa for under £600 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa under £600. A good price for a nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa is less than £599.

Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa for under £700?

There are currently 20+ open flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than £700.

What are the most popular routes from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

While some choose either London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo or London Heathrow - Durban King Shaka Intl, London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa, you may want to consider flying on Undisclosed Carrier, Air France or ITA Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

On average you can expect to pay £1,287 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is £312 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at £429.

What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa consider choosing Delta (86%), Virgin Atlantic (86%) or American Airlines (38%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to South Africa from Heathrow?

Information is based on travel restrictions from London Heathrow to South Africa

Most visitors from London Heathrow can enter South Africa without restrictions.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London Heathrow are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London Heathrow are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Do I need a test to fly back to Heathrow from South Africa?

Returning to London Heathrow from South Africa

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering London Heathrow.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering London Heathrow.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
FlySafair	£67	£84	No cancel fee	N/A		Search FlySafair flights
Etihad Airways	£257	£627	No cancel fee	75%		Search Etihad Airways flights
Iberia	£290	£379	No cancel fee	77%		Search Iberia flights
RwandAir	£306	£620	No cancel fee	N/A	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by RwandAir. Please check directly on their website for additional information.	Search RwandAir flights
Air France	£353	£635	No cancel fee	77%		Search Air France flights
Emirates	£356	£730	No cancel fee	75%		Search Emirates flights
Austrian Airlines	£372	£532	No cancel fee	78%		Search Austrian Airlines flights
Egypt Air	£391	£543	No cancel fee	N/A		Search Egypt Air flights
Kenya Airways	£393	£553	No cancel fee	82%		Search Kenya Airways flights
Lufthansa	£400	£686	No cancel fee	76%		Search Lufthansa flights

Cheap flights from Heathrow to South Africa

How to find the cheapest flight from Heathrow (LHR) to South Africa

All the information you need to plan the best LHR to JNB flight in 2022: compare Heathrow to South Africa flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in South Africa.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (LHR - ZA)?

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

Cheap flights from Heathrow to South Africa in August, September 2022

The best prices found for LHR to South Africa flights in August, September

London Heathrow to South Africa 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to South Africa from Heathrow found for this year

Cheap SWISS flights from Heathrow to South Africa

Cheap Egypt Air flights from Heathrow to South Africa

Direct flights to South Africa from Heathrow

Save time with Heathrow to South Africa direct flight deals

Last-minute flights from Heathrow to South Africa

Late deals on return flights to South Africa from Heathrow, departing today and this week

One-way flights to South Africa from London Heathrow

The cheapest one-way flights from Heathrow to South Africa

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Heathrow</span> to <span class="emphasized">South Africa</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From Heathrow to South Africa

Which airlines flying from London Heathrow to South Africa have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa for under £400 on Cheapflights?

Are there nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa for under £600 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa for under £700?

What are the most popular routes from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

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COVID Restrictions

Do I need a COVID test to fly to South Africa from Heathrow?

Do I need a test to fly back to Heathrow from South Africa?

Destination points for flights from Heathrow to South Africa

Select to see more specific information for flights from Heathrow to all places in South Africa.

Top 10 airlines flying from London Heathrow to South Africa

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How to find the cheapest flight from
Heathrow (LHR) to South Africa