How long is the flight from London to South Africa?

For as low as £638, SWISS can have you in South Africa from London in 13h 50m. London and South Africa are separated by a distance of 5634 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to South Africa are Norse Atlantic UK (£223), Condor (£224), and Kenya Airways (£244).

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).

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

The most popular flight routes from London to South Africa are London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl, London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo and London Stansted - Cape Town Intl.

What are the cheapest flights from London to South Africa?

The cheapest flight price from London to South Africa is £525. On average you can expect to pay £1,811. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for £553.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to South Africa are Scandinavian Airlines (75%), China Eastern (75%) and Delta (75%).

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

Before booking your flight from London to South Africa check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or Ethiopian Air.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 airports serve London to South Africa flights?

You can connect with South Africa from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN) or London City Airport (LCY). They connect with either Cape Town International Airport (CPT) or O.R. Tambo International Airport, also known as Johannesburg Airport (JNB) in South Africa. Both airports are modern international gateways to South Africa. They have all the amenities you would expect to find at an international airport - good local transport connections, hotels, business lounges, restaurants and cafes. The air route between Cape Town and Johannesburg is one of the busiest in the world.

Which airlines fly directly from London to South Africa?

There are direct flights to South Africa from London offered by two airlines. Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg (JNB) in 10h 55min. British Airways operate the same route but also fly directly to Cape Town (CPT) from Heathrow. This journey takes approximately 11h 30min. If you are willing to transit through another city, you can fly with Ethiopian Airways from Heathrow to either Johannesburg or Cape Town via Addis Ababa (ADD). Kenya Airways also offer this route via Nairobi, and Qatar Airways departs London Gatwick (LGW) to Johannesburg via Doha (DOH). Lufthansa and Swiss both offer flights from London City Airport (LCY), transiting through Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH) respectively. Turkish Airlines can get you from Heathrow to Johannesburg via Istanbul (IST) in around 15h 40min.

What are the stopover options between London to South Africa?

There are a variety of stopover options and times when transiting on this route. Ethiopia’s route through Addis Ababa has a transit time of around 2h for either Johannesburg or Cape Town. Egyptair has a transfer time of 2h 30min in Cairo (CAI), while Lufthansa’s flight from London City stops over in Frankfurt for around 10h 30min. The Swiss route to Cape Town, which departs from London City Airport, has the longest stopover, with a transit of approximately 12h 35min in Zurich (ZUR). The Turkish Airlines route to Johannesburg via Istanbul has a stopover of 2h 35min.

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

UK citizens on a British passport do not need a visa to travel to South Africa for tourism. You can stay for up to 90 days. However, you must have at least six months' validity on your passport. If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you will have to apply for a visa. If you hold citizenship of both Great Britain and South Africa, you must travel into South Africa on your South African passport. It is illegal for South African citizens to enter the country on a foreign passport.

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LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl

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London Gatwick

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Africa (average of £621). Flying from London to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £997). 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 LON to ZA?

When flying from London 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 London to South Africa

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

How often are flights from London to South Africa delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between London and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,Norse Atlantic UK, andEthiopian Air from London to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

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Virgin Atlantic

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Norse Atlantic UK

7.2

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Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

693 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,040 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

693 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Kenya Airways

6.7

Okay

329 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

693 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,253 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

693 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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What airports serve London to South Africa flights?
You can connect with South Africa from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN) or London City Airport (LCY). They connect with either Cape Town International Airport (CPT) or O.R. Tambo International Airport, also known as Johannesburg Airport (JNB) in South Africa. Both airports are modern international gateways to South Africa. They have all the amenities you would expect to find at an international airport - good local transport connections, hotels, business lounges, restaurants and cafes. The air route between Cape Town and Johannesburg is one of the busiest in the world.
Which airlines fly directly from London to South Africa?
There are direct flights to South Africa from London offered by two airlines. Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg (JNB) in 10h 55min. British Airways operate the same route but also fly directly to Cape Town (CPT) from Heathrow. This journey takes approximately 11h 30min. If you are willing to transit through another city, you can fly with Ethiopian Airways from Heathrow to either Johannesburg or Cape Town via Addis Ababa (ADD). Kenya Airways also offer this route via Nairobi, and Qatar Airways departs London Gatwick (LGW) to Johannesburg via Doha (DOH). Lufthansa and Swiss both offer flights from London City Airport (LCY), transiting through Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH) respectively. Turkish Airlines can get you from Heathrow to Johannesburg via Istanbul (IST) in around 15h 40min.
What are the stopover options between London to South Africa?
There are a variety of stopover options and times when transiting on this route. Ethiopia’s route through Addis Ababa has a transit time of around 2h for either Johannesburg or Cape Town. Egyptair has a transfer time of 2h 30min in Cairo (CAI), while Lufthansa’s flight from London City stops over in Frankfurt for around 10h 30min. The Swiss route to Cape Town, which departs from London City Airport, has the longest stopover, with a transit of approximately 12h 35min in Zurich (ZUR). The Turkish Airlines route to Johannesburg via Istanbul has a stopover of 2h 35min.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from London to South Africa?
UK citizens on a British passport do not need a visa to travel to South Africa for tourism. You can stay for up to 90 days. However, you must have at least six months' validity on your passport. If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you will have to apply for a visa. If you hold citizenship of both Great Britain and South Africa, you must travel into South Africa on your South African passport. It is illegal for South African citizens to enter the country on a foreign passport.
How long is the flight from London to South Africa?
For as low as £638, SWISS can have you in South Africa from London in 13h 50m. London and South Africa are separated by a distance of 5634 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to South Africa one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to South Africa are Norse Atlantic UK (£223), Condor (£224), and Kenya Airways (£244).
What are the most popular routes from London to South Africa?
The most popular flight routes from London to South Africa are London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl, London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo and London Stansted - Cape Town Intl.
What are the most reliable airlines from London to South Africa?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to South Africa are Scandinavian Airlines (75%), China Eastern (75%) and Delta (75%).
What are the cheapest flights from London to South Africa?
The cheapest flight price from London to South Africa is £525. On average you can expect to pay £1,811. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for £553.
Can I find deals for flights from London to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to South Africa?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Africa (average of £621). Flying from London to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £997). 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£66	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
FlySafair	Cheapest£56	Average£83	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Airlink	Cheapest£62	Average£89	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£288	Average£703	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Condor	Cheapest£289	Average£478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Emirates	Cheapest£334	Average£885	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest£352	Average£543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Air Algerie	Cheapest£379	Average£416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£391	Average£616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£419	Average£561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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Cheap flights from London to South Africa from £359

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Cheapest flights from London to South AfricaExplore the most affordable flight options available from London to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 October 2026.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 October 2026.

Best flights from London to South AfricaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from London to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 October 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 October 2026.

Direct flights from London to South AfricaExplore direct flight options from London to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 8 October 2026.

Explore direct flight options from London to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 8 October 2026.

Last-minute flights from London to South AfricaDiscover last-minute flight deals from London to South Africa. Data last updated 8 October 2026 and is based on user searches.

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One-way flights from London to South AfricaSearch for one-way flight options from London to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 October 2026.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 8 October 2026.

When flying from London 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 London to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 8 October 2026.

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

How often are flights from London to South Africa delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between London and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,Norse Atlantic UK, andEthiopian Air from London to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Cheapest flights from London to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 October 2026.

Best flights from London to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 October 2026.

Direct flights from London to South Africa
Explore direct flight options from London to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 8 October 2026.

Last-minute flights from London to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from London to South Africa. Data last updated 8 October 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from London to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from London to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 October 2026.