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Cheap flights from South Africa to London from £215

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
20 Apr — 27 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£439

One-way from

£215

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£577

Good round-trip deal

£232 or less

Good one-way deal

£173 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/5-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • South Africa to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 30m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£43 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 April 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 15 April 2025.

Wed 7/514:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/510:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4£439
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/508:45LCY - JNB
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£445
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Wed 28/518:05LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Deal found 14/4£446
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/511:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£451
Sun 1/619:00JNB - LCY
1 stop22h 25mLufthansa
Thu 19/608:45LCY - JNB
1 stop22h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 15/4£453
Sun 1/619:00JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Thu 19/617:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 15/4£454
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Wed 28/507:00LHR - JNB
2 stops25h 20mSWISS
Deal found 14/4£458
Sun 1/623:15JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Thu 19/606:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Deal found 14/4£465
Wed 21/523:15CPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Thu 29/506:30LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Deal found 15/4£466
Tue 16/914:30CPT - LHR
2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 30/918:25LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/4£470
Tue 13/519:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Sat 17/518:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 14/4£472
Mon 2/614:35CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 23/610:10LGW - CPT
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4£474

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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 - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

14:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Thu 29/5

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£439

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-08:50

1 stop14h 15m

London City

Tue 27/5

08:45-08:35

1 stop22h 50m

£445

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-08:50

1 stop14h 15m

London City

Wed 28/5

18:05-09:20

1 stop14h 15m

£446

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

11:05-08:35

2 stops20h 30m

£451

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

19:00-16:25

1 stop22h 25m

London City

Thu 19/6

08:45-08:35

1 stop22h 50m

£453

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/5

07:00-09:20

2 stops25h 20m

£458

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 19/6

06:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

£465

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/5

06:30-21:25

1 stop13h 55m

£466

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

23:30-16:15

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

18:25-13:45

2 stops18h 20m

£470

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

19:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

London Gatwick

Sat 17/5

18:40-09:20

1 stop13h 40m

£472

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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 15 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to London in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% 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 Monday 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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to London, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Air France. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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 £215 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £228 and Virgin Atlantic from £273 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 (88%), Iberia (88%), British Airways( 88%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £235. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £410 on average our data indicates £1,177 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£293Average£526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£295Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£347Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£357Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£383Average£512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£394Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£406Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest£439Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air AlgerieCheapest£439Average£448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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