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Cheap flights from South Africa to London from £149

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

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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 939,815 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 16/2

18:40-11:05

1 stop14h 25m

£376

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/2

18:30-10:55

1 stop14h 25m

£392

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/1

09:00-08:05

1 stop25h 05m

London Heathrow

Sun 2/2

20:05-10:55

1 stop36h 50m

£397

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

09:00-08:05

1 stop25h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 20/2

18:30-10:55

1 stop14h 25m

£398

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

19:50-08:45

1 stop14h 55m

London City

Wed 19/2

17:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

£401

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

23:55-12:50

1 stop14h 55m

London City

Tue 25/2

13:30-07:40

2 stops16h 10m

£409

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/1

19:50-13:50

2 stops20h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/1

21:05-21:55

2 stops22h 50m

£420

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

10:10-07:45

2 stops23h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 3/2

20:05-21:35

1 stop23h 30m

£430

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

20:25-13:40

2 stops43h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 31/3

14:25-09:10

2 stops17h 45m

£433

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/1

20:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

London Gatwick

Fri 7/2

18:45-21:35

1 stop24h 50m

£433

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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 21 November 2024.

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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 November 2024.

Tue 26/1119:50CPT - LHR
2 stops22h 50mSWISS
Tue 3/1220:05LHR - CPT
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/11£388
Tue 26/1119:50CPT - LCY
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
Tue 3/1209:15LCY - CPT
1 stop34h 40mSWISS
Deal found 20/11£391
Sun 24/1111:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 27/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/11£414
Fri 22/1120:25JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Mon 2/1218:45LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 20/11£430
Tue 26/1110:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1218:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£433
Sun 24/1119:35JNB - LCY
1 stop23h 05mLufthansa
Tue 3/1218:15LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11£435
Tue 19/1110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Tue 26/1113:50LHR - JNB
2 stops17h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 18/11£440
Fri 22/1109:30CPT - LHR
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/1120:15LHR - CPT
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£442
Mon 23/1220:25JNB - LHR
2 stops22h 15mSWISS
Fri 31/117:10LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 25mSWISS
Deal found 19/11£444
Wed 25/1223:55JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Sun 19/117:50LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 10mKLM
Deal found 20/11£457
Fri 22/1108:30CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Fri 29/1111:30LHR - CPT
1 stop17h 00mAir France
Deal found 20/11£463
Fri 22/1109:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Fri 29/1120:15LHR - CPT
2 stops36h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11£469

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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 November 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to London as you normally would.

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 November 2024.

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 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to London, see what other customers have to say about SWISS, Lufthansa and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
805 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 £149 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £241 and Virgin Atlantic from £253 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to London are Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow, Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow and Johannesburg OR Tambo - London City.

  • 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 (97%), China Eastern (93%), Virgin Atlantic( 93%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £309. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £304 on average our data indicates £1,478 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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 939,815 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£307Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£342Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£352Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£367Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£386Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£394Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£399Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£429Average£448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£437Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapest£454Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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