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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £288

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
8 Aug — 15 Aug1
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 9 July 2026.

Fri 18/919:45
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Condor
Sun 27/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Condor
Deal found 8/7£450
Wed 12/819:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Condor
Tue 1/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Condor
Deal found 8/7£454
Wed 26/819:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Condor
Wed 2/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 10m
Condor
Deal found 8/7£454
Sat 29/810:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Condor
Sun 6/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Condor
Deal found 6/7£457
Wed 19/819:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Condor
Wed 26/818:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 10m
Condor
Deal found 5/7£458
Sun 13/919:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Wed 23/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 10m
Condor
Deal found 7/7£460
Wed 16/919:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Condor
Fri 25/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 8/7£461
Wed 21/1019:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Condor
Tue 27/1019:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Deal found 5/7£462
Sun 8/1117:25
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Kenya Airways
Fri 13/1101:35
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/7£463
Sat 31/1015:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Condor
Sun 6/1219:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Condor
Deal found 9/7£466
Mon 31/822:45
STN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/909:45
JNB
-
STN
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£474
Thu 8/1018:25
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Kenya Airways
Fri 23/1001:15
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/7£478

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 9 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£450

One-way from

£288

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£896

Good round-trip deal

£527 or less

Good one-way deal

£375 or less
Condor
  • Condor
  • 14/8-2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to South Africa
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£65 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 July 2026.
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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

19:35-07:30

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

18:35-14:40

1 stop21h 05m

£460

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

10:20-07:50

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

18:35-14:40

1 stop21h 05m

£584

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 18/11

10:55-09:40

2 stops20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/2

13:30-16:20

2 stops28h 50m

£586

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Thu 24/9

17:35-09:40

2 stops39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

£586

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 24/9

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

£595

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

10:50-09:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

13:30-16:35

2 stops28h 05m

£603

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sat 19/9

17:45-09:40

2 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

13:30-22:10

2 stops33h 40m

£607

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 20/9

06:55-09:40

2 stops25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

13:30-22:10

2 stops33h 40m

£607

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

21:45-08:15

1 stop33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

09:45-12:45

1 stop28h 00m

£612
Fastest return journey

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 17/11

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

19:35-04:55

Nonstop11h 20m

£615

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Africa (average of £600). Flying from United Kingdom to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £955). 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 9 July 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

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 9 July 2026.

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 126 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

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 9 July 2026.
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
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
KLM
7.8
Good
1,533 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,010 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,106 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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 £595, Condor can have you in South Africa from United Kingdom in 16h 45m. There are 5610 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 £207. Users have also found prices from £220 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 £600). Flying from United Kingdom to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £955). 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 9 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest£45Average£82FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest£55Average£67FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapest£61Average£80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£284Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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CondorCheapest£285Average£473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£314Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£347Average£521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air AlgerieCheapest£374Average£405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£386Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapest£409Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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