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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from £224

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
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 7 March 2026.

Sat 25/709:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/921:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/3£429
Tue 10/323:00
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop32h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3£429
Mon 11/508:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/510:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3£432
Mon 4/514:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 25/510:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3£435
Sun 8/309:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/308:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3£436
Wed 25/308:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/3£436
Mon 8/608:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/606:50
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3£437
Fri 20/309:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/421:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3£438
Wed 25/308:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3£438
Wed 1/409:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/409:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3£438
Wed 10/609:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 26/609:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/3£440
Wed 22/409:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/420:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/3£441

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£429

One-way from

£224

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£527

Good round-trip deal

£398 or less

Good one-way deal

£200 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/7-5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 30m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 30m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 7 March 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 - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

16:50-09:00

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 26/6

21:20-02:20

1 stop28h 00m

£553

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

17:50-22:25

1 stop29h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 26/6

07:25-10:30

1 stop26h 05m

£553

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

£558

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop25h 05m

London Stansted

Mon 11/5

10:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

£560

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

22:50-17:00

1 stop19h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/4

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

£565

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Mon 11/5

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

£568

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

03:10-07:00

1 stop28h 50m

London Heathrow

Sat 30/5

21:20-02:20

1 stop28h 00m

£571

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-22:25

1 stop30h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

17:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

£572

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

14:30-08:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Fri 5/6

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

£575

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

05:30-06:20

2 stops25h 50m

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£580

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom (average of £316). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £471). 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 7 March 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 7 March 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 5% of weekly flights between South Africa and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 174 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 4% 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 7 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, 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
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7.8
Good
1,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
680 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,833 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7,777 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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 £553, RwandAir can have you in United Kingdom from South Africa in 17h 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 Norse Atlantic UK, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £131. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Virgin Atlantic, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom (average of £316). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £471). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£318Average£421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£320Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£322Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£378Average£477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£387Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£408Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£425Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£429Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£442Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£445Average£566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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