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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from £235

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 25/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to United Kingdom

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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 2 August 2026.

Sun 13/900:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Fri 9/1010:05
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 05m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 2/8£489
Sun 13/900:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sun 4/1010:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 10m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 29/7£489
Thu 19/1111:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1108:50
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£494
Fri 18/900:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Fri 9/1010:05
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 05m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 2/8£495
Thu 17/917:45
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop26h 05m
Condor
Sun 20/915:35
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop14h 50m
Condor
Deal found 30/7£495
Thu 17/917:45
CPT
-
LGW
3 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/906:25
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£502
Mon 21/917:45
CPT
-
LGW
3 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1020:45
LGW
-
CPT
3 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£503
Fri 25/900:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 3/1009:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 1/8£504
Thu 1/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 3/1009:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 30/7£505
Wed 16/900:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 30/909:55
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 29/7£506
Thu 19/1111:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 24/1107:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 30/7£507
Mon 21/917:45
CPT
-
LHR
3 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/920:50
LHR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£511

Find 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 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£487

One-way from

£235

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£641

Good round-trip deal

£244 or less

Good one-way deal

£195 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 13/9-25/9
  • Nonstop
  • 22h 50m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 10m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£43 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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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 2 August 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

14:30-14:05

2 stops24h 35m

London Luton

Mon 21/9

07:55-13:25

2 stops28h 30m

£529

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

09:45-10:30

2 stops25h 45m

London Luton

Sat 19/9

21:25-08:20

2 stops33h 55m

£532

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

17:45-07:00

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 12/10

21:20-13:25

1 stop15h 05m

£533

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

13:30-22:10

2 stops33h 40m

London Stansted

Tue 29/9

06:55-09:40

2 stops25h 45m

£538

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/12

13:30-16:20

2 stops28h 50m

London Stansted

Sat 9/1

10:55-09:40

2 stops20h 45m

£540

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

22:50-06:20

1 stop32h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£540

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 7/10

07:25-09:40

2 stops25h 15m

£544

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

18:50-09:55

1 stop17h 05m

London Stansted

Mon 30/11

10:55-09:40

2 stops20h 45m

£548

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/12

18:50-16:20

1 stop23h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 18/1

10:55-09:40

2 stops20h 45m

£548

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

17:45-07:00

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 19/9

21:10-02:20

1 stop28h 10m

£556

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom (average of £569). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £701). 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 2 August 2026.

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 2 August 2026.

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

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

About 6% of weekly flights between South Africa and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 178 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Saturday 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 South Africa to the United Kingdom flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to United Kingdom may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 2 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,RwandAir, 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
3,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,174 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,139 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to United Kingdom. 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 South Africa to United Kingdom?

    For as low as £533, RwandAir can have you in United Kingdom from South Africa in 14h 15m. 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 Norse Atlantic UK, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £129. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to United Kingdom for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to United Kingdom that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to United Kingdom?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to United Kingdom?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to United Kingdom 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 South Africa to United Kingdom?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom (average of £569). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £701). 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 South Africa to United Kingdom

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 2 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£316Average£485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£319Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£363Average£403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£367Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£375Average£501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£402Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£446Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest£446Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£458Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£475Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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