Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from £175

JNB — LHR
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
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

Fri 6/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Thu 12/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 2/11£518
Thu 10/1217:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Mon 15/220:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 2/11£519
Fri 27/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sat 9/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 30/10£520
Sat 5/1219:55 -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 30/1210:00 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 31/10£520
Fri 11/1217:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 12/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 3/11£520
Fri 27/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 19/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 3/11£521
Fri 11/1217:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sun 10/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 2/11£523
Fri 11/1217:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sat 16/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 3/11£523
Mon 23/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 2/220:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 1/11£524
Sat 14/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Fri 20/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 3/11£525
Wed 18/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Wed 25/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 3/11£526
Mon 9/1114:30 -
1 stop17h 10m
Tue 24/1110:00 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 4/11£526

Find flight deals from South Africa to United Kingdom

Round-trip from

£518

One-way from

£175

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£588

Good round-trip deal

£151 or less

Good one-way deal

£166 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 5/2-14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 7/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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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DurbanLondon

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - LGW London Gatwick

DURLGW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 17/11

12:25-05:55

2 stops19h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£262

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£264
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/2

21:40-06:55

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£271

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

13:45-06:00

1 stop18h 15m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£276

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BHX Birmingham

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

13:45-06:35

1 stop18h 50m

Birmingham

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£278

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BHX Birmingham

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

13:45-06:35

1 stop18h 50m

Birmingham

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£278

DurbanLondon

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - LGW London Gatwick

DURLGW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 15/12

18:30-10:00

1 stop17h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£287

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/1

17:25-12:15

2 stops44h 50m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£288

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

17:25-18:00

2 stops50h 35m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£295

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

18:25-06:15

2 stops37h 50m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£297

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Cheapflights Insights

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 £584). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £711). 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?

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

The most flights from ZA0 to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 173 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?

Friday 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 71 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 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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

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

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

    For as low as £622, KLM can have you in United Kingdom from South Africa in 14h 50m. The distance between South Africa and United Kingdom is about 6158 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 £147. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Etihad 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 £584). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £711). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£301Average£492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£319Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£321Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£365Average£481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£369Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£375Average£523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£418Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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RwandAirCheapest£446Average£523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£499Average£759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£503Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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