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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from £154

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 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 November 2025.

Sun 9/1119:45JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1113:30LHR - JNB
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£469
Thu 4/1221:30JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/106:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£470
Tue 11/1114:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/11£470
Fri 14/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 8/1219:40LHR - JNB
Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/11£471
Sun 9/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1106:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£472
Sun 16/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1119:20LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£473
Thu 6/1114:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 21/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11£474
Tue 25/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£476
Mon 17/1116:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Sun 30/1120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 6/11£477
Tue 2/1203:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Wed 21/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 5/11£477
Mon 17/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£478
Sat 8/1114:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/11£479

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£470

One-way from

£154

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£539

Good round-trip deal

£325 or less

Good one-way deal

£137 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 4/12-19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 55m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 16/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£36 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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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 November 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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United Kingdom

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 30/11

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

£477

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

20:15-08:40

1 stop14h 25m

London City

Mon 2/2

17:50-10:30

1 stop14h 40m

£478

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

20:15-08:40

1 stop14h 25m

London City

Wed 25/2

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

£481

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

19:35-04:55

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/11

18:30-07:35

Nonstop11h 05m

£487

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

£502

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

£502

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 2/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

£502

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

09:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

20:05-07:30

1 stop33h 25m

£503

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

09:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/12

13:45-07:30

1 stop15h 45m

£503

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Mon 19/1

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£505

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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 £297). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £481). 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 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to United Kingdom in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to United Kingdom?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to United Kingdom. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to United Kingdom flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 2025.

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).

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 November 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
3,402 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,402 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
1,779 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7.5
Good
672 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7,558 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7,500 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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, RwandAir 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 Norse Atlantic UK, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £157. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom (average of £297). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £481). 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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£283Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£289Average£425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£331Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£385Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£386Average£486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£409Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£413Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£438Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£474Average£613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£477Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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