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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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£410

One-way from

£204

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£524

Good round-trip deal

£480 or less

Good one-way deal

£263 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 17/7-20/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • South Africa to London
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 3/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 40m 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 (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 24 March 2025.

Thu 17/719:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Mon 21/718:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 22/3£410
Tue 6/522:50JNB - LGW
1 stop32h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/510:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3£417
Thu 17/719:35JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Sun 20/719:20LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 00mSWISS
Deal found 22/3£429
Tue 1/409:25CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 16/420:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 24/3£440
Wed 4/614:35CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 17/610:10LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3£447
Wed 21/523:15JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Thu 29/506:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/3£460
Wed 4/623:15CPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Thu 12/620:55LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 23/3£462
Sun 23/310:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Mon 1/1211:30LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 23/3£462
Tue 3/619:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/615:05LHR - JNB
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3£466
Mon 12/522:50JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/621:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3£468
Thu 22/519:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Thu 29/518:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 23/3£468
Wed 21/523:15JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Thu 29/519:00LCY - JNB
1 stop25h 20mKLM
Deal found 23/3£478

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 21/7

18:40-09:20

1 stop13h 40m

£410

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

22:50-06:25

1 stop32h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 26/5

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£417

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

19:35-08:50

1 stop14h 15m

London City

Sun 20/7

19:20-09:20

1 stop13h 00m

£429

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

14:35-06:25

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 29/5

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

£440

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

23:15-13:50

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/5

06:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

£460

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

18:50-08:00

1 stop14h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 25/5

20:55-21:20

1 stop23h 25m

£462

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/6

20:55-21:25

1 stop23h 30m

£462

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/4

11:00-21:40

Nonstop11h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 16/4

20:00-08:30

Nonstop11h 30m

£466

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

22:50-17:00

1 stop19h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/6

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

£468

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

19:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 29/5

18:40-09:20

1 stop13h 40m

£468

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to London

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to London

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 £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 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 24 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to London in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% 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 24 March 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 24 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to London, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Finnair. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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

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 £204 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from £218 and Qatar Airways from £226 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: China Eastern (91%), Virgin Atlantic (91%), Finnair( 88%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £209. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £448 on average our data indicates £1,070 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 £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£299Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£301Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£345Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£360Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£390Average£526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£394Average£457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air FranceCheapest£401Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£414Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest£447Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£469Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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