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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport from £233

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
1 Apr — 8 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£429

One-way from

£233

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£525

Good round-trip deal

£532 or less

Good one-way deal

£265 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 9/4-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • South Africa to London
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% 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 March 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 27 March 2025.

Wed 9/419:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Sun 31/806:00LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 20mSWISS
Deal found 26/3£429
Wed 21/523:15JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Fri 30/517:10LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Deal found 26/3£461
Sun 18/518:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 45mAir France
Fri 30/517:35LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 55mAir France
Deal found 26/3£464
Wed 21/518:25CPT - LHR
2 stops22h 50mKLM
Thu 29/520:55LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 26/3£470
Tue 8/419:00JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/416:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£487
Tue 8/419:00JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Mon 14/415:30LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 26/3£489
Mon 12/522:50JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/521:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/3£494
Mon 5/516:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 10mRwandAir
Mon 26/521:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 27/3£498
Tue 8/419:00JNB - LHR
2 stops38h 20mAustrian Airlines
Sun 13/419:30LHR - JNB
2 stops36h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 26/3£501
Tue 8/419:00JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines
Mon 14/406:50LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 45mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 27/3£509
Tue 20/514:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 11/618:25LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/3£511
Mon 19/514:25CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/606:30LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£514

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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 27 March 2025.
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 9/4

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 31/8

06:00-09:20

1 stop26h 20m

£429

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

17:10-21:20

1 stop27h 10m

£461

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

18:50-16:35

1 stop22h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/6

11:30-08:30

1 stop20h 00m

£464

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

18:25-16:15

2 stops22h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/5

20:55-21:25

1 stop23h 30m

£470

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

19:00-17:05

2 stops23h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 14/4

16:30-08:35

1 stop15h 05m

£487

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

19:00-08:40

1 stop14h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 14/4

15:30-08:35

1 stop16h 05m

£489

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

22:50-17:00

1 stop19h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/5

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

£494

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

16:50-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/5

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

£498

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

19:00-08:20

2 stops38h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 13/4

19:30-08:35

2 stops36h 05m

£501

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

19:00-17:05

2 stops23h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 14/4

06:50-08:35

2 stops24h 45m

£509

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/3

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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 27 March 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 23 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.

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 27 March 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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 £233. Users have also found prices from £255 and £291 on Virgin Atlantic and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

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

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    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: China Eastern (91%), Virgin Atlantic (91%), Finnair (88%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £210. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £461 on average our data indicates £1,071 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.

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    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.

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    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£300Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£395Average£457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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