Cheap flights from Heathrow to South Africa

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From Heathrow to South Africa

Are flight prices decreasing from Heathrow to South Africa due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Heathrow and South Africa for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from London Heathrow to South Africa to control the spread of COVID-19?

Etihad Airways and Alitalia are some of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Airline carriers are regularly disinfecting and sanitising their aircraft. Masks are provided and are mandatory while on board. Pre-flight testing for symptoms and antibodies, alongside socially-distanced seating (for a limited time) will work towards keeping travellers safer while flying from London Heathrow to South Africa. Policies will vary by airline.

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 Ethiopian Air 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 Heathrow to South Africa for under £437 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Heathrow to South Africa for under £437. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just £370, but on average you can expect to pay £393.

Are there direct flights from Heathrow to South Africa for under £437 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Heathrow to South Africa under £437. A good price for a direct flight from Heathrow to South Africa is less than £431.

Are there last-minute flights available from Heathrow to South Africa for under £437?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Heathrow to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than £437.

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

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

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

The most popular route from Heathrow to South Africa is London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo or London Heathrow - Sun City Pilansberg.

What are the cheapest flights from Heathrow to South Africa?

While on average a flight from Heathrow to South Africa is generally £1,205, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £266. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay £425 for that flight.

How long does is the flight from Heathrow to South Africa?

A quick flight from Heathrow to South Africa can take about 10h 55m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £381. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to flying from Heathrow to South Africa return?

Our cheapest airline available from Heathrow to South Africa is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £370 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Egypt Air and Virgin Atlantic, starting at £373 and £381 round-trip.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Egypt Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £291. Kenya Airways flights start at £297 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at £297 one-way.