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Cheap flights from London to South Africa from £371

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from London to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for London to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£492

One-way from

£371

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£806

Good round-trip deal

£514 or less

Good one-way deal

£281 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 29/11-28/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • London to South Africa
Brussels Airlines
  • Brussels Airlines
  • 14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m 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 (LON) to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to South Africa.

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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 1 July 2025.

Mon 29/910:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/1008:20JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/6£492
Sat 29/1106:35LHR - JNB
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Sun 28/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 29/6£492
Thu 25/917:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/919:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£493
Wed 1/1010:25LHR - JNB
2 stops21h 10mAustrian Airlines
Wed 8/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 40mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 29/6£494
Thu 30/1019:20LHR - JNB
1 stop35h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 15/1109:50JNB - LHR
1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6£494
Mon 8/918:35LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Sun 21/919:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Deal found 28/6£495
Wed 29/1006:50LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 40mBrussels Airlines
Wed 5/1119:45JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 35mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 30/6£495
Mon 8/918:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Sun 21/919:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Deal found 29/6£498
Sat 27/1211:10LGW - JNB
1 stop18h 30mKenya Airways
Wed 14/112:05JNB - LGW
1 stop19h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/6£504
Sun 28/920:20LGW - JNB
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1017:50JNB - LGW
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£505
Tue 30/917:00LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Tue 7/1019:00JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 28/6£505
Tue 9/909:25LCY - JNB
1 stop22h 55mSWISS
Tue 23/919:35JNB - LCY
1 stop22h 55mSWISS
Deal found 29/6£507

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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 29/9

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

08:20-06:20

1 stop23h 00m

£492

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 29/11

06:35-07:05

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

£492

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 25/9

17:30-08:35

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

£493

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

10:25-08:35

2 stops21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

19:00-21:40

2 stops27h 40m

£494

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

19:20-08:20

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

09:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

£494

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 8/9

18:35-09:20

1 stop13h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

19:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

£495

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 29/10

06:50-09:30

2 stops24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:45-21:20

2 stops27h 35m

£495

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 8/9

18:40-09:20

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

£498

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 27/12

11:10-07:40

1 stop18h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

12:05-05:50

1 stop19h 45m

£504

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 28/9

20:20-07:30

3 stops34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

17:50-19:40

2 stops26h 50m

£505

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Best time to book a flight from London to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from London with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to South Africa

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

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.

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 1 July 2025.

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 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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.

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 1 July 2025.

The most flights from LON 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 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAustrian Airlines 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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 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.

  • 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 Brussels Airlines (£371), Lufthansa (£375), and SWISS (£378).

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

  • 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 China Eastern (95%), Virgin Atlantic (95%) and WestJet (92%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from London to South Africa is £535. On average you can expect to pay £3,450. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £433.

  • 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, 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to South Africa

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FlySafairCheapest£45Average£82FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£325Average£769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£333Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£359Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapest£369Average£867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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KLMCheapest£390Average£730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£400Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapest£410Average£472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£427Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£430Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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