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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport from £235

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£378

One-way from

£235
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 6/2-19/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • South Africa to London
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • South Africa to London

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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 19 December 2024.

Fri 27/1209:30CPT - LHR
2 stops35h 45mSWISS
Tue 18/212:05LHR - CPT
1 stop31h 50mSWISS
Deal found 18/12£384
Fri 27/1209:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/220:05LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£386
Sun 22/1210:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/118:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£397
Sun 22/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Mon 20/113:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£399
Sun 22/1220:25JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Sun 29/1206:00LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 00mSWISS
Deal found 17/12£400
Tue 24/1219:40JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 20mAir France
Sun 26/109:00LHR - JNB
1 stop22h 25mAir France
Deal found 17/12£453
Wed 25/1215:20CPT - LHR
2 stops33h 35mLufthansa
Mon 20/111:10LHR - CPT
2 stops22h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12£465
Tue 24/1219:40JNB - LHR
2 stops17h 05mKLM
Mon 27/117:50LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 10mKLM
Deal found 17/12£475
Thu 26/1223:59CPT - LHR
1 stop19h 01mKLM
Tue 18/206:30LHR - CPT
2 stops24h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/12£499
Thu 19/1219:30JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 21/122:30LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/12£526
Tue 24/1207:00DUR - LHR
2 stops27h 45mLufthansa
Wed 29/111:10LHR - DUR
2 stops21h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12£555
Tue 24/1217:00JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 30mKenya Airways
Wed 22/111:45LHR - JNB
2 stops21h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12£556

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 19 December 2024.

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Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

09:30-11:15

2 stops27h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/2

06:00-21:55

1 stop13h 55m

£378

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

19:50-08:05

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 22/5

15:30-09:30

1 stop17h 00m

£379

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

20:25-08:05

1 stop13h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 24/3

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

£393

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/1

10:10-07:45

2 stops23h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 26/1

19:15-07:05

1 stop33h 50m

£396

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

19:35-13:00

2 stops19h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/1

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

£400

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/2

08:05-20:50

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Fri 14/3

17:05-21:30

1 stop26h 25m

£450

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/2

06:05-22:55

2 stops18h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/3

20:15-11:10

2 stops36h 55m

£456

Port ElizabethLondon

PLZ - LHR

PLZLHR

Port Elizabeth

Thu 23/1

15:45-21:40

2 stops31h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 30/1

17:10-15:05

2 stops43h 55m

£461

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/1

19:40-10:45

2 stops17h 05m

London Heathrow

Sun 2/2

06:30-22:00

1 stop13h 30m

£472

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

15:20-08:00

2 stops18h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/2

09:00-14:30

2 stops27h 30m

£514

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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 19 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport as you normally would.

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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, Lufthansa 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.
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Very Good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

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8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
788 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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 £235. Users have also found prices from £259 and £269 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 (93%), Iberia (88%), China Eastern (87%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £279. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £304 on average our data indicates £1,179 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Heathrow

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Heathrow. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£337Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£367Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£387Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£393Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£402Average£464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£407Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£412Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£437Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapest£455Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£510Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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