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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from £208

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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 22 January 2026.

Thu 12/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/309:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£432
Wed 22/408:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/406:00
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£433
Wed 20/508:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/611:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£434
Tue 24/210:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 2/313:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£435
Sun 25/110:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 23/213:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£436
Sun 8/210:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Sun 15/220:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£436
Wed 1/408:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/406:00
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£440
Thu 22/110:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/117:10
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£441
Wed 18/309:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/414:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1£442
Thu 22/110:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Wed 28/117:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£443
Mon 2/209:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/208:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1£444
Wed 29/408:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/506:00
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£445

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£432

One-way from

£208

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£549

Good round-trip deal

£399 or less

Good one-way deal

£168 or less
Austrian Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • 12/3-19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 1/2
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 January 2026.
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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

09:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

08:50-08:20

1 stop21h 30m

£452

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Thu 19/2

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

£469

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

20:15-12:55

1 stop18h 40m

London City

Tue 24/3

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

£474

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

19:20-08:20

1 stop35h 00m

£479

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

£487

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

19:25-08:20

1 stop13h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

18:35-09:20

1 stop13h 45m

£491

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Tue 24/3

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

£495

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

London City

Wed 25/2

17:50-22:05

1 stop26h 15m

£503

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

22:25-13:30

1 stop16h 05m

London Stansted

Mon 13/7

18:30-06:25

1 stop34h 55m

£503

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Sun 22/2

18:55-22:05

1 stop25h 10m

£503

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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 £292). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £469). 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 22 January 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 22 January 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 188 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 early afternoon 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 Thursday 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, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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 22 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS 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
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,855 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,689 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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 £469, Etihad Airways can have you in United Kingdom from South Africa in 14h 30m. The distance between South Africa and United Kingdom is about 5627 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 A.P.G. and Kenya 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 £292). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £469). 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£232Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£319Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£323Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£343Average£419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£375Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£376Average£476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£406Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£422Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£427Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest£449Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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