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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport from £225

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Heathrow flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£410

One-way from

£225

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£573

Good round-trip deal

£564 or less

Good one-way deal

£343 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 21/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • South Africa to London
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to London Heathrow.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to London Heathrow.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Heathrow
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Wed 21/519:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Sun 25/506:00LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 20mSWISS
Deal found 16/4£410
Mon 6/1021:15JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 10/221:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£455
Thu 5/618:50JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 40mAir France
Thu 19/615:00LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 30mAir France
Deal found 16/4£462
Wed 21/523:15CPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Tue 3/606:30LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Deal found 16/4£463
Mon 9/623:15JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Sat 21/618:35LHR - JNB
1 stop25h 45mKLM
Deal found 17/4£463
Sun 18/519:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/617:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£466
Thu 23/1023:30CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 30/1017:25LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/4£481
Tue 20/514:30JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/521:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/4£482
Mon 16/620:40JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 24/622:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/4£503
Tue 6/516:50JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 10mRwandAir
Sat 10/521:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 16/4£504
Mon 19/514:25CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/620:55LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£517
Wed 21/511:05CPT - LHR
2 stops30h 20mSWISS
Tue 10/608:45LHR - CPT
2 stops31h 00mSWISS
Deal found 16/4£521

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 25/5

06:00-09:20

1 stop26h 20m

£410

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

21:15-07:30

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

21:15-10:20

Nonstop11h 05m

£455

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

18:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

London Heathrow

Thu 19/6

15:00-08:30

1 stop16h 30m

£462

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/6

06:30-21:25

1 stop13h 55m

£463

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

23:15-13:50

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

Sat 21/6

18:35-21:20

1 stop25h 45m

£463

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/6

17:30-08:35

1 stop14h 05m

£466

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

16:50-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 24/5

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

£481

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

14:30-07:00

1 stop17h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

£482

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/6

23:15-18:35

2 stops20h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/6

09:55-21:25

1 stop34h 30m

£498

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

20:40-06:45

Nonstop11h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 24/6

22:15-10:20

Nonstop11h 05m

£503

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Heathrow

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport 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 LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Heathrow. 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 17 April 2025.

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

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 17 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines from South Africa to London. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £225. Users have also found prices from £257 and £284 on Virgin Atlantic and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport on time: Finnair (92%), Iberia (89%), British Airways (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £233. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £463 on average our data indicates £1,169 when flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport 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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SWISSCheapest£291Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£379Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£380Average£508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£391Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£403Average£520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest£436Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air AlgerieCheapest£436Average£445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£476Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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