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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport from £209

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£349

One-way from

£209

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£547

Good round-trip deal

£575 or less

Good one-way deal

£301 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 10/2-26/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 45m total
  • South Africa to London
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 05m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£37 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 January 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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2025.

Mon 10/219:35JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Wed 26/213:30LHR - JNB
2 stops15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 29/1£349
Tue 4/223:55JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 05mSWISS
Thu 27/218:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Deal found 29/1£355
Mon 3/219:50CPT - LHR
1 stop27h 50mSWISS
Tue 18/220:05LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Deal found 30/1£358
Sun 2/218:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/206:00LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£359
Sun 16/310:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/318:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£367
Sat 8/209:30CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 35mLufthansa
Thu 20/213:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 30/1£367
Mon 17/223:55JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Mon 3/306:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 30mKLM
Deal found 30/1£371
Sun 9/208:30CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Thu 20/314:45LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mAir France
Deal found 29/1£456
Tue 15/414:30JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 22/421:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/1£465
Wed 5/219:50HLA - LHR
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/206:00LHR - HLA
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1£495
Mon 3/311:15DUR - LHR
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/318:40LHR - DUR
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1£502
Mon 10/219:30JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 26/222:30LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/1£503

Find flights from South Africa to Heathrow within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Heathrow 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 30 January 2025.

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

19:35-07:45

1 stop14h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 26/2

13:30-07:05

2 stops15h 35m

£349

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

23:55-13:00

1 stop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/2

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

£355

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/2

09:00-08:05

1 stop25h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/3

06:00-21:55

1 stop13h 55m

£358

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/3

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

£367

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/2

19:50-08:05

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 17/2

13:30-07:40

2 stops16h 10m

£430

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/2

08:30-21:25

1 stop14h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 20/3

14:45-06:50

1 stop14h 05m

£456

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

23:55-13:50

1 stop15h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

17:50-22:00

1 stop26h 10m

£457

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

14:30-07:00

1 stop17h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

£465

DurbanLondon

DUR - LHR

DURLHR

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 3/3

11:15-22:55

2 stops37h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 24/3

18:40-14:50

2 stops18h 10m

£502

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

19:30-04:50

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 26/2

22:30-11:30

Nonstop11h 00m

£503

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Heathrow

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Heathrow

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

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 £162). 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 30 January 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 15% 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 26 January 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Monday 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 30 January 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 30 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Heathrow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £209. Users have also found prices from £240 and £250 on Etihad Airways and Virgin Atlantic, 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 (90%), American Airlines (82%), Iberia (82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £246. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £311 on average our data indicates £942 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 £162). 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£328Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£374Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£408Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£410Average£472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£414Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£417Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£430Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£445Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapest£464Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£519Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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