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JNB — LHR
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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What to know about flights from South Africa

Discover essential information about flights departing from South Africa, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the South Africa airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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£46 or less

Good one-way deal

£27 or less
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Cheapest flights from South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 6/310:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/318:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£351
Thu 6/320:25JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Thu 13/318:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£351
Sun 9/309:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Wed 26/306:00LHR - CPT
2 stops23h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/2£374
Tue 11/319:50CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 00mSWISS
Sun 23/318:40LGW - CPT
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Deal found 19/2£374
Thu 6/320:25JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Thu 13/319:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 15mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£378
Thu 6/320:25JNB - LHR
2 stops24h 15mSWISS
Thu 13/317:10LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£379
Sun 9/309:00CPT - LCY
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Fri 28/319:20LCY - CPT
1 stop33h 50mSWISS
Deal found 19/2£379
Tue 4/310:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Mon 1/1208:30LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£397
Sun 11/508:40CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/520:25LHR - CPT
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£413
Tue 1/410:55CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 22/420:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/2£414
Wed 9/414:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/410:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£422
Mon 17/314:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/310:00LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£425

Find flights from South Africa within your budget

Find flights departing from South Africa that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 21 February 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Thu 13/3

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

£351

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 13/3

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

£351

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

09:00-21:40

1 stop14h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 29/3

06:00-07:40

2 stops23h 40m

£374

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

19:50-17:50

1 stop24h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 23/3

18:40-11:05

1 stop14h 25m

£374

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-08:45

1 stop14h 20m

London City

Thu 13/3

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

£378

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-18:40

2 stops24h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 13/3

17:10-10:25

1 stop15h 15m

£379

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 1/12

08:30-09:30

1 stop23h 00m

£397

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

08:40-07:55

1 stop24h 15m

London Heathrow

Sun 18/5

20:25-09:30

2 stops36h 05m

£413

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/4

10:55-21:40

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Tue 22/4

20:00-08:30

Nonstop11h 30m

£414

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 29/4

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£422

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of £306). Flying from South Africa in August will prove the most costly (average of £538). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from South Africa would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from South Africa?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from South Africa: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, SWISS, Lufthansa, RwandAir. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

FlySafair

FlySafair

From £33

Airlink

Airlink

From £53

British Airways

British Airways

From £649

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From £248

What is the cheapest place to fly to from South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is Durban King Shaka Intl, with prices starting at £20. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl

Durban King Shaka Intl

From £25

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

From £26

Bloemfontein Intl

Bloemfontein Intl

From £27

East London

East London

From £30

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from South Africa. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
654 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,610 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from South Africa. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of South Africa?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to Singapore, from £299; whereas Cape Town Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from £400. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa?

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

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from South Africa?

    Check out the cheapest flights from South Africa to embark to:
    Travel from Johannesburg to London from £299 round trip
    Travel from Johannesburg to Singapore from £578 round trip
    Travel from Cape Town to Pamplona from £665 round trip

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