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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa from £386

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 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Heathrow to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£511

One-way from

£386

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£813

Good round-trip deal

£664 or less

Good one-way deal

£640 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/9-22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • London to South Africa
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 20m total
  • London to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Heathrow to South Africa.

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 July 2025.

Mon 8/909:30LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 22/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/7£511
Sun 5/1006:30LHR - JNB
1 stop25h 05mLufthansa
Tue 21/1019:00JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7£513
Mon 8/917:10LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mSWISS
Tue 23/919:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Deal found 10/7£514
Fri 26/917:50LHR - JNB
2 stops37h 45mBrussels Airlines
Mon 6/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 9/7£515
Fri 12/921:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Sun 21/916:50JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 10/7£518
Mon 29/922:10LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 00mEgyptair
Sun 19/1021:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 9/7£523
Mon 29/919:30LHR - JNB
2 stops36h 05mAustrian Airlines
Sun 19/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops20h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 9/7£525
Mon 8/911:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/919:00JNB - LHR
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£531
Mon 1/919:15LHR - CPT
1 stop25h 10mKLM
Tue 30/923:15CPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 9/7£579
Thu 13/1114:45LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1123:45CPT - LHR
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£580
Sun 30/1108:30LHR - CPT
1 stop24h 30mLufthansa
Tue 16/1209:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 10/7£584
Mon 3/1106:00LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Wed 12/1109:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 10/7£592

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 8/9

09:30-08:20

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

09:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

£511

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 5/10

06:30-08:35

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

19:00-18:40

1 stop24h 40m

£513

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 8/9

17:10-09:20

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

£514

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 26/9

17:50-08:35

2 stops37h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:00-17:05

2 stops23h 05m

£515

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 12/9

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

16:50-09:00

1 stop17h 10m

£518

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 29/9

22:10-07:10

1 stop32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

21:45-13:35

1 stop16h 50m

£523

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 29/9

19:30-08:35

2 stops36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

19:00-14:20

2 stops20h 20m

£525

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 8/9

11:05-08:35

2 stops20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

19:00-14:20

2 stops20h 20m

£531

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 1/9

19:15-21:25

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

£579

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 13/11

14:45-06:45

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/11

23:45-17:00

1 stop19h 15m

£580

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from London Heathrow Airport 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 LHR to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 11 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow 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 11 July 2025.

The most flights from LHR to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 11 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andAustrian Airlines from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Heathrow to South Africa flights?

    If you want to fly to South Africa from Heathrow, taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you’ll usually land at one of the country’s two main airports. These are hundreds of miles apart, so it’s very much a case of deciding which part of the country you want to visit. In Cape Town, there is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), the second-largest airport in the country, about 12 miles from the city centre. About 800 miles away lies Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, the country’s busiest airport. It’s located just under 20 miles from the city’s CBD, which will take you about 15min in light traffic but can take up to an hour or more during rush hour. You can take one of the high-speed Gautrain trains that leave at regular intervals from the Sandton area for the best convenience.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Heathrow to South Africa?

    Unfortunately, you won’t be able to find any airlines that fly directly from Heathrow to either of these South African airports. For the quickest flights, Air France make one stop on the way, landing at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). You’ll then have an overnight flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. KLM offers a flight route that will take roughly the same time, leaving London Heathrow Airport, landing once at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and proceeding to Johannesburg OR Tambo. KLM also operates the quickest route from Heathrow to Cape Town International Airport, once again stopping over at Amsterdam Schiphol.

  • What are the stopover options between Heathrow to South Africa?

    Qatar Airways is one of the airlines offering the other stopover routes. You depart from London Heathrow, making a single stopover at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) before flying to Cape Town International. You can also fly from Heathrow with Lufthansa, stopping over at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) before an overnight flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo, where you’ll change to Airlink to fly to Cape Town International. Otherwise, book a one-stop route with British Airways, landing at Doha Hama International for a change to Qatar Airlines, before continuing to Cape Town. Stopover options for flights to Johannesburg include a route operated by Ethiopian Air, flying out of London Heathrow. It is bound for Johannesburg OR Tambo via Addis Ababa Bole Airport (ADD). Emirates also services a regular route between London Heathrow and OR Tambo via Dubai International Airport (DXB). Common two-stop flights to Johannesburg are operated by Swissair, first landing at Zurich Airport (ZRH) and then continuing to Frankfurt am Main Airport, where you’ll switch to Lufthansa for your flight to OR Tambo Airport.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Heathrow to South Africa?

    As a UK citizen, you do not need a visa to enter South Africa for stays up to 90 days. You do, however, need a valid passport, and you should ensure that it is valid for six months after you enter the country.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £386. However, be on the lookout for offers from Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa for a low price.

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

  • 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 China Eastern (91%), Virgin Atlantic (91%) or WestJet (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £3,512 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is £539 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at £403.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to South Africa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from London Heathrow Airport 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£81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£340Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapest£372Average£875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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EgyptairCheapest£412Average£478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£433Average£780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£434Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£442Average£805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£442Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£442Average£822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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RwandAirCheapest£451Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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