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

For as low as £537, RwandAir can have you in United Kingdom from South Africa in 14h 35m. 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 £133. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to United Kingdom for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Kingdom ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit United Kingdom when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Kingdom, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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.

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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 £582). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £712). 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 (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 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?

Saturday 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 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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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.

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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British Airways

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Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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How long is the flight from South Africa to United Kingdom?
For as low as £537, RwandAir can have you in United Kingdom from South Africa in 14h 35m. 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 £133. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar 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 £582). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £712). 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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Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest£302	Average£504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£320	Average£669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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Air Algerie	Cheapest£366	Average£407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£370	Average£642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£378	Average£532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£406	Average£675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£450	Average£519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
KLM	Cheapest£452	Average£697	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£470	Average£623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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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 17 September 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

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 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?

Saturday 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 70 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

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to United Kingdom. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

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