How long is the flight from York to South Africa?

A quick flight from York to South Africa can take about 17h. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £679. The distance between York and South Africa is about 5785 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from York to South Africa one-way?

£226 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Egyptair, with prices starting from £286 and £310, 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).

What are the most popular routes from York to South Africa?

The most popular route from York to South Africa is Manchester - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Manchester - Cape Town Intl or Manchester - Sun City Resort Pilansberg.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from York to South Africa?

When booking a flight from York to South Africa, you may want to consider flying on Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from Y0R to ZA?

When flying from York 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.

Can I find deals for flights from York to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from York to South Africa?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from York to South Africa?

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Find flight deals from York to South Africa

Round-trip from	£569
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Average price	£638

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13:05-17:30

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MAN Manchester - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways from York to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

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3,658 reviews

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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

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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

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1,576 reviews

Emirates

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3,658 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

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,734 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,658 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

1,040 reviews

Emirates

8.1

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3,658 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

8,210 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,658 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

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How long is the flight from York to South Africa?
A quick flight from York to South Africa can take about 17h. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £679. The distance between York and South Africa is about 5785 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from York to South Africa one-way?
£226 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Egyptair, with prices starting from £286 and £310, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from York to South Africa?
The most popular route from York to South Africa is Manchester - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Manchester - Cape Town Intl or Manchester - Sun City Resort Pilansberg.
Can I find deals for flights from York to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on York to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from York to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from York to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from York to South Africa?
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Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£425	Average£630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	Cheapest£448	Average£573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£452	Average£642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£476	Average£737	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£490	Average£715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£504	Average£826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£505	Average£644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£515	Average£754	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£553	Average£898	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	Cheapest£558	Average£942	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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