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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £357

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 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
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Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 26 agosto 2025.

Round-trip from

£485

One-way from

£357

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£754

Good round-trip deal

£405 or less

Good one-way deal

£283 or less
A.P.G.
  • A.P.G.
  • 10/10-16/10
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to South Africa
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21/11
  • 21/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 agosto 2025.

sex 10/1009:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
sex 17/1023:55CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mA.P.G.
Deal found 25/8£485
qua 26/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
dom 7/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/8£488
sáb 1/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
seg 1/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/8£488
seg 13/1009:10LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
sáb 25/1000:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/8£491
qua 26/1114:25LGW - CPT
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
ter 9/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£492
sex 10/1009:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
seg 27/1012:00CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 24/8£493
sex 3/1009:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
qui 9/1000:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 24/8£494
sáb 15/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
sáb 29/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 24/8£494
qui 4/1213:45LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
qui 25/1209:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£497
qui 2/1009:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
sex 10/1023:55CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/8£497
dom 2/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
ter 2/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 26/8£498
sex 3/1009:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
seg 13/1023:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 25/8£499

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 agosto 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa that are best for you.

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United Kingdom

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

sex 10/10

09:30-22:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

qui 16/10

00:30-11:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£485

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

ter 18/11

13:45-07:30

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

qua 26/11

09:00-21:40

1 stop14h 40m

£502

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

seg 3/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

qui 6/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£503

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

seg 17/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

qua 19/11

13:40-18:25

1 stop30h 45m

£505

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

seg 20/10

09:10-21:45

Nonstop11h 35m

Cape Town Intl

seg 20/10

23:45-10:30

Nonstop11h 45m

£520

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

sáb 22/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

seg 1/12

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£520

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

seg 27/10

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

seg 3/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£520

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

seg 24/11

11:10-07:05

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

seg 1/12

19:45-10:05

2 stops16h 20m

£535

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

seg 13/10

21:45-08:20

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ter 28/10

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

£536

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

dom 14/9

06:40-13:05

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 21/9

14:30-19:55

2 stops30h 25m

£537

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to South Africa

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 26 agosto 2025.

When flying from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 26 agosto 2025.

The most flights from GB0 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).

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 26 agosto 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, RwandAir, andVirgin Atlantic from the United Kingdom 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,387 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
658 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
843 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,309 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to South Africa?

    For as low as £485, A.P.G. can have you in South Africa from United Kingdom in 11h 30m. There are 5988 mi between United Kingdom and South Africa. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Norse Atlantic UK. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £361. Users have also found prices from £380 and £380 on Lufthansa and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to South Africa?

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 agosto 2025.
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FlySafairCheapest£44Average£83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapest£76Average£77FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£330Average£845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£338Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£376Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£397Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£405Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapest£406Average£485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£412Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£435Average£799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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