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

For as low as £511, Air Algerie can have you in South Africa from United Kingdom in 14h 45m. There are 5648 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 Virgin Atlantic. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £206. Users have also found prices from £219 and £221 on Norse Atlantic UK and Hahn Air, respectively.

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.

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).

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.

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22:35-11:40

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Africa (average of £607). Flying from United Kingdom to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £974). 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?

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

The most flights from GB0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from United Kingdom to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from United Kingdom to South Africa is 22 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,643 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,643 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

KLM

7.8

Good

1,553 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

694 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,643 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,016 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,643 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,145 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,643 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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How long is the flight from United Kingdom to South Africa?
For as low as £511, Air Algerie can have you in South Africa from United Kingdom in 14h 45m. There are 5648 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 Virgin Atlantic. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £206. Users have also found prices from £219 and £221 on Norse Atlantic UK and Hahn Air, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Africa (average of £607). Flying from United Kingdom to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £974). 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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FlySafair	Cheapest£55	Average£82	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Airlink	Cheapest£61	Average£76	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Condor	Cheapest£271	Average£458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£283	Average£687	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest£346	Average£523	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Air Algerie	Cheapest£373	Average£404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£385	Average£651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£410	Average£814	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£417	Average£766	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
A.P.G.	Cheapest£439	Average£610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search A.P.G. flights

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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 4 August 2026.

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

The most flights from GB0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from United Kingdom to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from United Kingdom to South Africa is 22 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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