Question 1

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

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to South Africa are Etihad Airways (£378), Norse Atlantic UK (£393), and Qatar Airways (£395).

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to South Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings 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.

Question 4

Weekly flight availability from London to South Africa

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The most flights from LON 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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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.

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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).

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from London to South Africa?

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The cheapest flight price from London to South Africa is £654. On average you can expect to pay £3,614. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for £483.

Question 9

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

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to South Africa are Delta (88%), China Eastern (75%) and WestJet (75%).

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London to South Africa?

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Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 24% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 12

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

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To save up to 9% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 52 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from London to South Africa from £587 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £659 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 13

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to South Africa from London average £642. You can even find prices in March for less than £642, as users have found deals to South Africa from as low as £421. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Africa from London. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 40%.

Question 14

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to South Africa in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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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 London to South Africa.

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from London to South Africa?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find London to South Africa flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from London to South Africa?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to South Africa from London.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from London to South Africa with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from London to South Africa flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from London to South Africa become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on London to South Africa flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Question 22

What airports serve London to South Africa flights?

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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.

Question 23

Which airlines fly directly from London to South Africa?

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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.

Question 24

What are the stopover options between London to South Africa?

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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.

Question 25

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

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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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One-way from	£378
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Airlink	Cheapest£75	Average£77	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Emirates	Cheapest£329	Average£781	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest£337	Average£554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
KLM	Cheapest£395	Average£729	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£404	Average£711	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
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Egyptair	Cheapest£416	Average£484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£435	Average£621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£438	Average£778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights

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