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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from £212

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 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£468

One-way from

£212

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£609

Good round-trip deal

£382 or less

Good one-way deal

£235 or less
5/8-19/8
  • 5/8-19/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£41 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 July 2025
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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 3 July 2025.

Tue 5/809:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/806:00LHR - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£468
Fri 10/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops25h 40mLufthansa
Mon 27/1007:40LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 2/7£469
Fri 10/1009:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 31/1013:55LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/7£473
Tue 14/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines
Wed 29/1011:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 1/7£479
Mon 21/723:15JNB - LCY
1 stop20h 20mKLM
Wed 3/920:10LCY - JNB
1 stop24h 10mKLM
Deal found 2/7£482
Tue 14/1019:35JNB - LCY
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1017:15LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£483
Wed 8/1014:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/1010:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/7£483
Mon 21/721:15JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 3/919:05LHR - JNB
Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/7£485
Sun 13/723:15JNB - LHR
1 stop21h 10mKLM
Fri 15/820:55LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Deal found 1/7£487
Wed 16/719:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Wed 3/907:00LHR - JNB
2 stops25h 20mSWISS
Deal found 1/7£491
Tue 7/1019:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Mon 27/1018:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 30mSWISS
Deal found 2/7£491
Wed 17/917:55JNB - LGW
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 29/914:00LGW - JNB
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7£506

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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 3 July 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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South Africa

Fly to

United Kingdom

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 19/8

06:00-08:20

2 stops25h 20m

£468

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

19:00-19:40

2 stops25h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

07:40-07:05

1 stop21h 25m

£469

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

09:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Fri 31/10

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

£473

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:00-17:05

2 stops23h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/10

11:05-09:30

2 stops20h 25m

£479

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

23:15-18:35

1 stop20h 20m

London City

Wed 3/9

20:10-21:20

1 stop24h 10m

£482

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:35-12:30

1 stop17h 55m

London City

Wed 29/10

17:15-09:30

1 stop14h 15m

£483

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

14:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/10

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

£483

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

21:15-07:30

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/9

19:05-07:00

Nonstop10h 55m

£485

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

23:15-19:25

1 stop21h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 15/8

20:55-21:20

1 stop23h 25m

£487

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/9

07:00-09:20

2 stops25h 20m

£491

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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 3 July 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 3 July 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 3 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andAir France 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
3,285 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,473 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,593 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £212. 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to United Kingdom that include hotel bookings?

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  • 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, 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£274Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£320Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£334Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£363Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£366Average£463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£369Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£392Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£395Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£450Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest£456Average£533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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