What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to South Africa is currently May ; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost £24, while return flights cost around £26.

How much is a return flight to South Africa?

A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around £160, however they can be found for as little as £33.

Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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Sun 29/1217:05LHR - JNB

1 stop26h 55mKLM

Tue 28/123:55JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 55mKLM

Deal found 18/12£524

Sun 29/1214:05LHR - JNB

2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/119:40JNB - LHR

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12£545

Tue 31/1219:35LHR - JNB

2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways

Mon 31/310:45JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/12£591

Sat 28/1220:05LHR - JNB

1 stop23h 55mSWISS

Thu 30/123:55JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 55mSWISS

Deal found 18/12£620

Fri 27/1219:35LHR - JNB

1 stop35h 55mAir France

Sat 25/119:40JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mAir France

Deal found 18/12£630

Tue 31/1220:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Mon 31/316:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 18/12£632

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Mon 13/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Wed 12/216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 18/12£522

Wed 29/119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/219:35JNB - LCY

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12£523

Tue 21/119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 15mSWISS

Wed 12/220:25JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 25mSWISS

Deal found 17/12£524

Wed 5/311:45LHR - JNB

2 stops21h 10mKenya Airways

Sat 22/301:15JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/12£524

Fri 24/118:55LCY - JNB

1 stop25h 05mKLM

Sun 26/123:55JNB - LCY

1 stop20h 30mKLM

Deal found 17/12£525

Mon 20/116:55LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 16/219:05JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/12£526

Tue 11/310:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Sat 29/314:35JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/12£527

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Sun 19/117:55LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mKLM

Sat 25/109:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mKLM

Deal found 18/12£583

Mon 20/120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK

Thu 23/111:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 18/12£583

Wed 1/118:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 1/209:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 18/12£588

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Sun 26/111:45CPT - LGW

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Deal found 17/12£625

Sun 1/621:25LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mBritish Airways

Sun 8/619:25JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12£646

Wed 22/122:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mKLM

Sun 26/119:30JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mKLM

Deal found 18/12£650

Sun 26/122:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 11/219:30JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 18/12£664

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Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Sun 30/320:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12£775

Wed 1/120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/111:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12£1,000

Sun 22/1220:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 30/1219:40CPT - LGW

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/12£1,630

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Sun 29/1217:05LHR - JNB

1 stop26h 55mKLM

Tue 28/123:55JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 55mKLM

Deal found 18/12£524

Sat 11/120:30LGW - CPT

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Sun 26/111:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 35mA.P.G.

Deal found 18/12£651

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Wed 12/216:50JNB - LHR

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Deal found 18/12£522

Mon 13/118:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 26/109:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 18/12£590

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Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/117:15CPT - LGW

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12£584

Thu 16/110:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Wed 29/108:20JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/12£539

Sun 19/117:55LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mKLM

Sat 25/109:55CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mKLM

Deal found 18/12£583

Mon 20/113:30LHR - JNB

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Mon 10/219:35JNB - LHR

2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12£532

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Thu 23/111:45CPT - LGW

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Deal found 18/12£583

Mon 20/117:25LHR - CPT

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Mon 10/214:30CPT - LHR

2 stops27h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/12£584

Mon 20/119:05LTN - CPT

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/208:05CPT - LTN

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12£585

Tue 21/119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 15mSWISS

Thu 13/223:55JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 55mSWISS

Deal found 18/12£526

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London Heathrow

Mon 13/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

£522

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Thu 20/3

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

19:00-07:15

1 stop13h 15m

£524

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 5/3

11:45-10:55

2 stops21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

17:20-15:30

1 stop24h 10m

£524

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 23/2

16:55-10:50

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:05-09:20

1 stop16h 15m

£526

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 21/1

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

23:55-12:50

1 stop14h 55m

£526

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 11/3

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

14:35-05:20

1 stop16h 45m

£527

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 8/6

15:00-07:10

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

21:45-21:05

1 stop24h 20m

£527

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Thu 6/2

08:30-21:35

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

23:55-23:00

2 stops25h 05m

£527

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Fri 24/1

20:05-22:00

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

23:55-16:35

1 stop18h 40m

£528

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 23/1

09:10-13:10

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

08:20-12:25

3 stops30h 05m

£528

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How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from London to South Africa takes 21 hours 3 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Africa should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

The most flights from London to South Africa are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from London to South Africa are British Airways, RwandAir and Virgin Atlantic.

British Airways

From £777

RwandAir

From £584

Virgin Atlantic

From £770

Kenya Airways

From £601

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to South Africa are FlySafair, Norse Atlantic UK and SAUDIA.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, Kenya Airways and KLM to South Africa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,410 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,349 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS

7.6

Good

1,605 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Austrian Airlines

7.6

Good

788 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,792 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?
Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost £24, while return flights cost around £26.
How much is a return flight to South Africa?
A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around £160, however they can be found for as little as £33.
Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).
Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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Temperature in South Africa by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

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