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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from £226

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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to United Kingdom

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to United Kingdom flight deals. Data was last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£470

One-way from

£226

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£558

Good round-trip deal

£187 or less

Good one-way deal

£151 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 3/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 50m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Thu 11/923:15JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Fri 7/1106:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Deal found 11/9£470
Mon 3/1120:15JNB - LHR
2 stops19h 25mSWISS
Sun 16/1109:00LHR - JNB
2 stops23h 30mSWISS
Deal found 10/9£470
Mon 17/1114:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/1210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9£470
Sun 14/923:30JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Mon 22/920:55LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/9£471
Fri 10/1009:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 31/1013:55LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/9£472
Tue 28/1019:45JNB - LCY
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Tue 18/1118:15LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 10/9£475
Sat 8/1103:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Fri 14/1120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 10/9£475
Fri 10/1009:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/1119:20LHR - JNB
1 stop35h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/9£476
Thu 23/1019:35JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Wed 19/1117:45LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
Deal found 10/9£478
Wed 24/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/1021:45LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/9£478
Sat 8/1109:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/1119:20LHR - JNB
1 stop35h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/9£478
Sun 19/1009:50JNB - LHR
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1006:00LHR - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£480

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to United Kingdom 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 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom that are best for you.

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South Africa

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United Kingdom

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Tue 30/12

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£483

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

16:50-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/10

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

£500

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

16:50-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 7/10

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

£500

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/9

16:50-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 12/10

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

£500

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

09:50-10:10

2 stops25h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 5/10

22:00-08:30

2 stops33h 30m

£501

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

20:05-22:15

1 stop28h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

20:30-07:50

1 stop33h 20m

£506

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

12:10-06:50

1 stop19h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 1/11

11:10-00:25

1 stop35h 15m

£507

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

22:00-07:25

Nonstop11h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 24/11

18:30-07:35

Nonstop11h 05m

£509

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

19:35-08:50

1 stop14h 15m

London City

Wed 19/11

17:45-10:30

1 stop14h 45m

£511

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

09:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 15/1

19:20-08:20

1 stop35h 00m

£515

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom (average of £112). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 ZA to GB?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to United Kingdom. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

When flying from South Africa to United Kingdom, 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 South Africa to United Kingdom

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to United Kingdom. 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 September 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to GB0 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 United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic from South Africa to the United Kingdom by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

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

    For as low as £500, KLM can have you in United Kingdom from South Africa in 15h 10m. The distance between South Africa and United Kingdom is about 5634 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £228. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Brussels Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to United Kingdom for a low price.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom (average of £112). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to United Kingdom. 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 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£276Average£482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£280Average£394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£324Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£372Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£373Average£467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£392Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£399Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£430Average£544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£459Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest£460Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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