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 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.
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.
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.
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.
There are currently 20+ open flights from London to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than £800.
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.
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.
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.
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to South Africa are Delta (100%), Virgin Atlantic (100%) and American Airlines (71%).
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.
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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£65 | £84 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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£226 | £627 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£295 | £385 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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£310 | £630 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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£346 | £742 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£358 | £635 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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£378 | £553 | No cancel fee | 78% |
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£398 | £557 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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£400 | £560 | No cancel fee | 82% |
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£407 | £670 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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