Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from £222

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult

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 22 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£481

One-way from

£222

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£637

Good round-trip deal

£386 or less

Good one-way deal

£185 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 40m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to United Kingdom.
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 August 2025.

Wed 5/1120:15JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Tue 18/1113:45LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 30mSWISS
Deal found 20/8£481
Sun 9/1120:15JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 35mSWISS
Tue 18/1118:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 21/8£481
Wed 5/1120:15JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Wed 19/1114:25LHR - JNB
2 stops18h 05mSWISS
Deal found 20/8£482
Mon 6/1009:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 13/1014:45LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/8£484
Sun 9/1123:59JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 36mKLM
Thu 20/1120:05LCY - JNB
1 stop24h 00mKLM
Deal found 21/8£485
Fri 7/1120:15JNB - LHR
2 stops19h 25mSWISS
Thu 20/1118:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 21/8£485
Wed 10/923:15JNB - LCY
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Thu 18/920:10LCY - JNB
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Deal found 21/8£486
Thu 18/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop27h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 21/920:55LHR - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/8£486
Mon 8/923:15JNB - LCY
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Tue 16/907:45LCY - JNB
1 stop12h 50mKLM
Deal found 20/8£487
Fri 7/1109:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 18/1120:55LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/8£487
Mon 20/1023:15JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Sun 23/1118:55LCY - JNB
1 stop25h 10mKLM
Deal found 20/8£487
Sun 7/1222:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 14/121:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/8£487

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

United Kingdom

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

09:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

20:55-08:20

1 stop33h 25m

£481

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 17/9

14:45-08:20

1 stop16h 35m

£481

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

09:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 17/2

08:55-08:20

1 stop21h 25m

£481

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Wed 19/11

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£485

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Thu 20/11

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£485

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Thu 20/11

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£485

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Tue 25/11

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£485

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

19:35-04:55

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

£487

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

21:15-07:30

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

21:25-09:25

Nonstop11h 00m

£487

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

19:25-05:35

Nonstop11h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

£488

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 22 August 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 22 August 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 22 August 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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as £487, Etihad Airways can have you in United Kingdom from South Africa in 11h 20m. 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 £222. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Norse Atlantic UK, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to United Kingdom for a low price.

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    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, 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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SWISSCheapest£279Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£326Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£375Average£467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£375Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£395Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£402Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£433Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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