Cheap Flights from London to South Africa from £315

How to find the cheapest flight from
London (LON) to South Africa

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

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

To save up to 7% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 18 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 £554 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £609 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to South Africa (LON - 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.

Cheap flights from London to South Africa in July, August 2022

The best prices found for LON to South Africa flights in July, August

22 Aug - 11 Sep

£414pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Kenya Airways

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Kenya Airways

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

29 Aug - 19 Sep

£415pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Kenya Airways

2 STOPS

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Kenya Airways

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

25 Aug - 15 Sep

£418pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Etihad Airways

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

London to South Africa 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to South Africa from London found for this year

9 Nov - 19 Apr

£325pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Ethiopian Air

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Ethiopian Air

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

1 Sep - 19 Sep

£362pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

DUR

Durban King Shaka Intl

DUR

Durban King Shaka Intl

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

LHR

London Heathrow

5 Oct - 2 Nov

£377pp

LHR

London Heathrow

British Airways

Direct

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

British Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

Cheap Egypt Air flights from London to South Africa

2 Oct - 9 Oct

£407pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Egypt Air

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Egypt Air

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

18 Nov - 5 Dec

£559pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Egypt Air

2 STOPS

DUR

Durban King Shaka Intl

DUR

Durban King Shaka Intl

Egypt Air

2 STOPS

LHR

London Heathrow

Cheap SWISS flights from London to South Africa

18 Nov - 5 Feb

£426pp

LHR

London Heathrow

SWISS

2 STOPS

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

SWISS

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

18 Nov - 5 Feb

£427pp

LHR

London Heathrow

SWISS

2 STOPS

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

SWISS

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

23 Nov - 28 Feb

£455pp

LCY

London City

SWISS

1 STOP

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

SWISS

1 STOP

LCY

London City

Direct flights to South Africa from London

Save time with London to South Africa direct flight deals

5 Oct - 2 Nov

£377pp

LHR

London Heathrow

British Airways

Direct

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

British Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

4 Nov - 10 Nov

£577pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

16 Nov - 9 Dec

£579pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Virgin Atlantic

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

Last-minute flights from London to South Africa

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

11 Jul - 10 Oct

£736pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Egypt Air

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

11 Jul - 17 Jul

£746pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Egypt Air

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

11 Jul - 20 Jul

£756pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Qatar Airways

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

One-way flights to South Africa from London

The cheapest one-way flights from London to South Africa

18:10 - 03:10

Egypt Air

1 stop

32h 00m

LHR - JNB

£315

Tripmonster

04:15 - 03:10

Multiple Airlines

2 stops

21h 55m

STN - JNB

£316

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Flight FAQs

From London to South Africa

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

Some of our airline partners flying from London 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 to South Africa for under £400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from London to South Africa for under £400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just £325, but on average you can expect to pay £400.

Are there nonstop flights from London to South Africa for under £400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London to South Africa under £400. A good price for a nonstop flight from London to South Africa is less than £585.

Are there last-minute flights available from London to South Africa for under £800?

There are currently 20+ open flights from London to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than £800.

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: Major Airline, Air France or ITA Airways.

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from London to South Africa?

The cheapest flight price from London to South Africa is £312. On average you can expect to pay £1,812. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £377.

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 Delta (100%), Virgin Atlantic (100%) and American Airlines (71%).

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COVID Restrictions

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

Information is based on travel restrictions from London to South Africa

Most visitors from London can enter South Africa without restrictions.

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

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

Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.

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

Returning to London 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.

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

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Destination points for flights from London to South Africa

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Flights from Gatwick to Cape Town from £518 pp

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Flights from Gatwick to George from £660 pp

Flights from Gatwick to OR Tambo from £443 pp

Flights from Gatwick to Port Elizabeth from £640 pp

Flights from Heathrow to Bloemfontein from £984 pp

Flights from Heathrow to Cape Town from £447 pp

Flights from Heathrow to Durban from £362 pp

Flights from Heathrow to East London from £660 pp

Flights from Heathrow to George from £646 pp

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Flights from Heathrow to Lanseria from £1,025 pp

Flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo from £377 pp

Flights from Heathrow to Pietermaritzburg from £716 pp

Flights from Heathrow to Port Elizabeth from £489 pp

Flights from Heathrow to Richards Bay from £908 pp

Flights from London City to Cape Town from £510 pp

Flights from London City to Durban from £550 pp

Flights from London City to OR Tambo from £414 pp

Flights from London City to Port Elizabeth from £735 pp

Flights from Luton to Cape Town from £564 pp

Flights from Luton to OR Tambo from £504 pp

Flights from Southend to Cape Town from £895 pp

Flights from Southend to Durban from £1,240 pp

Flights from Southend to OR Tambo from £1,692 pp

Flights from Stansted to Cape Town from £517 pp

Flights from Stansted to Durban from £749 pp

Flights from Stansted to OR Tambo from £496 pp

Flights from Stansted to Port Elizabeth from £840 pp

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
FlySafair	£65	£84	No cancel fee	N/A		Search FlySafair flights
Etihad Airways	£226	£627	No cancel fee	75%		Search Etihad Airways flights
Iberia	£295	£385	No cancel fee	77%		Search Iberia flights
RwandAir	£310	£630	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
Emirates	£346	£742	No cancel fee	75%		Search Emirates flights
Air France	£358	£635	No cancel fee	77%		Search Air France flights
Austrian Airlines	£378	£553	No cancel fee	78%		Search Austrian Airlines flights
Egypt Air	£398	£557	No cancel fee	N/A		Search Egypt Air flights
Kenya Airways	£400	£560	No cancel fee	82%		Search Kenya Airways flights
Lufthansa	£407	£670	No cancel fee	76%		Search Lufthansa flights

Cheap flights from London to South Africa

How to find the cheapest flight from London (LON) to South Africa

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

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

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

Cheap flights from London to South Africa in July, August 2022

The best prices found for LON to South Africa flights in July, August

London to South Africa 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to South Africa from London found for this year

Cheap Egypt Air flights from London to South Africa

Cheap SWISS flights from London to South Africa

Direct flights to South Africa from London

Save time with London to South Africa direct flight deals

Last-minute flights from London to South Africa

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

One-way flights to South Africa from London

The cheapest one-way flights from London to South Africa

Related info for your journey

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

Flight FAQs

From London to South Africa

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

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

Are there nonstop flights from London to South Africa for under £400 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from London to South Africa for under £800?

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from London to South Africa?

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

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Flights to South Africa from London

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COVID Restrictions

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

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

Destination points for flights from London to South Africa

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

Top 10 airlines flying from London to South Africa

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How to find the cheapest flight from
London (LON) to South Africa