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Cheap flights from South Africa to London from £204

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to London

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to London flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£351

One-way from

£204

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£479

Good round-trip deal

£182 or less

Good one-way deal

£183 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • South Africa to London
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£40 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 February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to London (LON).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, 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
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
Thu 8/519:00CPT - LHR
2 stops27h 30mSWISS
Fri 16/518:40LHR - CPT
1 stop35h 30mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£382
Tue 25/210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Mon 3/313:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£390
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 5/323:55CPT - LCY
1 stop20h 45mSWISS
Wed 12/313:30LCY - CPT
2 stops16h 10mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£421
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
Mon 14/422:50JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 23/421:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£453

Find flights from South Africa to London within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to London 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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

London

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

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

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

19:00-21:30

2 stops27h 30m

London Heathrow

Sat 17/5

08:45-07:10

1 stop21h 25m

£382

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

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

23:55-18:40

1 stop20h 45m

London City

Wed 12/3

13:30-07:40

2 stops16h 10m

£421

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 to London

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to London

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of £112). Flying from South Africa to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £163). 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to London in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to London 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

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to London. 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to LON 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 London by month

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

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

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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 London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to London, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £204 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Atlantic from £223 and Qatar Airways from £223 one-way.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to London from South Africa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (91%), China Eastern (91%), Finnair( 88%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £239. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £400 on average our data indicates £1,092 when flying from South Africa to London.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of £112). Flying from South Africa to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £163). 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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EmiratesCheapest£308Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£308Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£353Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£378Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£386Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£404Average£467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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KLMCheapest£404Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£423Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£484Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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