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Cheap flights from South Africa to London from £222

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to London (LON). 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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£358

One-way from

£222

Good round-trip deal

£239 or less

Good one-way deal

£204 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 2/2-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • South Africa to London
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 6/2
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 35m total
  • South Africa to London
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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 22 January 2025.

Sun 2/223:55JNB - LGW
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Mon 9/618:35LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Deal found 21/1£358
Wed 29/123:55CPT - LHR
2 stops23h 30mSWISS
Wed 5/206:00LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mSWISS
Deal found 21/1£361
Thu 13/310:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/318:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£361
Sun 2/223:55JNB - LCY
1 stop34h 40mSWISS
Tue 10/608:25LCY - JNB
1 stop23h 55mSWISS
Deal found 21/1£362
Sun 2/223:55JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Thu 5/608:45LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 35mSWISS
Deal found 21/1£362
Sat 1/209:30CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 35mLufthansa
Thu 5/613:30LHR - CPT
1 stop19h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 21/1£364
Mon 3/219:35JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Wed 11/617:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 21/1£364
Mon 10/219:50CPT - LCY
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
Wed 19/313:30LCY - CPT
2 stops16h 10mSWISS
Deal found 20/1£377
Mon 3/219:50CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 00mSWISS
Fri 28/218:45LGW - CPT
1 stop34h 35mSWISS
Deal found 21/1£381
Mon 3/218:30CPT - LCY
1 stop16h 55mLufthansa
Thu 5/609:15LCY - CPT
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 21/1£389
Tue 4/223:55JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/609:15LCY - JNB
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£407
Sun 26/109:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/418:40LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£424

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 22 January 2025.

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 9/6

18:35-09:20

1 stop13h 45m

£358

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/3

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

£361

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

19:50-18:40

1 stop24h 50m

London City

Mon 24/2

17:45-10:55

1 stop15h 10m

£361

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/2

09:30-16:20

2 stops32h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 26/2

06:00-21:55

1 stop13h 55m

£362

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

23:55-08:35

1 stop34h 40m

London City

Tue 10/6

08:25-09:20

1 stop23h 55m

£362

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/6

08:45-09:20

1 stop23h 35m

£362

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 10/2

13:50-07:40

1 stop15h 50m

£363

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

19:35-07:45

1 stop14h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/6

17:30-08:35

1 stop14h 05m

£364

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

18:30-09:25

1 stop16h 55m

London City

Thu 5/6

09:15-09:30

1 stop23h 15m

£389

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

23:55-12:50

1 stop14h 55m

London City

Tue 3/6

09:15-08:35

1 stop22h 20m

£407

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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 £161). 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 22 January 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 Thursday 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 22 January 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to LON are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 22 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to London, see what other customers have to say about Kenya Airways, KLM and RwandAir. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
786 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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 London. 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 one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £222 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £242 and Kenya Airways from £246 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: Finnair (90%), American Airlines (82%), Iberia( 82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £263. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £303 on average our data indicates £1,129 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 £161). 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 London

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to London. 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 22 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£316Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£336Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£363Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£378Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£400Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£403Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£414Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£435Average£566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£450Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapest£470Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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