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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £287

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 December 2025.

Tue 30/1220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Tue 20/116:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 11/12£486
Thu 11/1206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Tue 23/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 10/12£529
Wed 31/1220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Mon 19/103:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 11/12£541
Wed 31/1216:40LHR - JNB
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Tue 20/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12£551
Thu 11/1206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£562
Wed 24/1213:50LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 25mLufthansa
Tue 20/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12£565
Wed 24/1216:40LHR - JNB
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Sun 18/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop23h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12£572
Tue 30/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/215:25CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12£577
Wed 31/1218:30LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 22/119:35JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12£580
Thu 11/1211:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
Tue 23/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 35mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 10/12£586
Thu 11/1211:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
Thu 25/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 35mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 10/12£589
Wed 10/1219:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Thu 11/1220:15JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Deal found 10/12£594

Find 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£468

One-way from

£287

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£878

Good round-trip deal

£353 or less

Good one-way deal

£293 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/2-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to South Africa
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 14/3
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • United Kingdom to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 12 December 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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LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 22/2

15:00-08:30

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

22:30-13:30

1 stop17h 00m

£487

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 1/2

15:00-08:30

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

22:30-13:30

1 stop17h 00m

£488

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

20:30-09:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

11:00-21:45

Nonstop11h 45m

£500

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

18:40-10:30

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

£505

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£509

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

20:05-10:30

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

20:15-18:40

2 stops24h 25m

£515

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 15/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£518

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

£526

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:25-06:20

1 stop15h 55m

£537

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 24/2

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

19:45-09:15

1 stop15h 30m

£544

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Africa (average of £62). Flying from United Kingdom to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of £438). 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 12 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from United Kingdom to South Africa in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Kingdom to South Africa?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to South Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12 December 2025.

The most flights from GB0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 15% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Friday 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 6% of flights being delayed.

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 12 December 2025.
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
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
902 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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

    For as low as £500, Air Algerie 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 £175. Users have also found prices from £222 and £253 on Hahn Air and A.P.G., respectively.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Africa (average of £62). Flying from United Kingdom to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of £438). 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 12 December 2025.
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FlySafairCheapest£45Average£84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapest£61Average£77FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£324Average£855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£356Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£375Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£379Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£411Average£790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapest£420Average£492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£421Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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A.P.G.Cheapest£421Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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