What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to South Africa is currently May ; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

Bloemfontein Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Bloemfontein Intl typically cost £23, while return flights cost around £44.

How much is a return flight to South Africa?

A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around £220, however they can be found for as little as £56.

Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 minutes).

Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Wed 19/2

18:15-09:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

19:35-09:25

1 stop15h 50m

£528

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 6/3

11:45-15:50

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

01:15-19:25

2 stops19h 10m

£528

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Fri 14/3

19:20-10:25

1 stop13h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/3

20:25-18:40

1 stop24h 15m

£529

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 3/2

07:00-21:35

2 stops36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

£529

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 21/1

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

14:35-05:40

1 stop17h 05m

£530

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 1/2

22:30-07:10

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

21:45-12:35

1 stop16h 50m

£531

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 1/3

15:15-10:25

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

20:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

£531

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Sun 19/1

20:05-22:00

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

23:55-17:25

1 stop19h 30m

£542

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Wed 22/1

10:00-10:55

2 stops22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/1

01:15-19:35

2 stops20h 20m

£548

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 31/1

06:00-09:30

2 stops25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

19:35-14:05

2 stops20h 30m

£554

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Cheapest in	May
Average price	£609

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Tue 31/1219:35LHR - JNB

2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways

Mon 31/310:45JNB - LHR

2 stops24h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 19/11£530

Wed 4/1206:30LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 30mKLM

Tue 24/1223:55JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 55mKLM

Deal found 19/11£531

Thu 21/1114:45LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 25/1123:55JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11£533

Sun 8/1210:00LGW - JNB

1 stop25h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 12/1214:35JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/11£534

Sat 23/1114:00LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 20mEgyptair

Mon 25/1121:45JNB - LHR

1 stop36h 55mEgyptair

Deal found 19/11£542

Tue 3/1217:55LCY - JNB

1 stop26h 05mKLM

Thu 26/1223:55JNB - LCY

1 stop19h 45mKLM

Deal found 19/11£546

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Wed 19/218:15LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Thu 13/319:35JNB - LCY

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 19/11£528

Thu 6/311:45LHR - JNB

2 stops26h 05mKenya Airways

Mon 31/301:15JNB - LHR

2 stops19h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 19/11£528

Fri 14/319:20LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 05mSWISS

Tue 25/320:25JNB - LCY

1 stop24h 15mSWISS

Deal found 19/11£529

Tue 21/110:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 17/214:35JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 19/11£530

Sat 1/222:30LHR - JNB

1 stop30h 40mEgyptair

Fri 28/221:45JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 19/11£531

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1 stop23h 55mKLM

Mon 3/223:55JNB - LCY

1 stop19h 30mKLM

Deal found 19/11£542

Fri 31/106:00LHR - JNB

2 stops25h 30mAustrian Airlines

Tue 18/219:35JNB - LHR

2 stops20h 30mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 19/11£554

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Sat 1/220:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 16/211:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 19/11£613

Sun 1/1222:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mKLM

Sun 8/1219:30JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mKLM

Deal found 19/11£645

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Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 1/618:55JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 19/11£666

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Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Sun 25/521:05JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 19/11£707

Tue 3/1218:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 11/1210:00CPT - LHR

Nonstop11h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 20/11£793

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Nonstop11h 35mKLM

Tue 17/1210:00CPT - LHR

Nonstop11h 55mKLM

Deal found 19/11£794

Mon 17/222:25LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 6/322:00CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 19/11£920

Tue 31/1220:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/111:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11£1,240

Tue 24/1220:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 30/1219:40CPT - LGW

Nonstop12h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 19/11£1,498

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Wed 20/1117:05LHR - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKLM

Wed 27/1123:20CPT - LHR

1 stop18h 45mKLM

Deal found 19/11£624

Thu 21/1114:45LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 25/1123:55JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11£533

Thu 21/1113:25LGW - JNB

2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 25/1120:20JNB - LGW

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11£569

Thu 21/1114:45LHR - CPT

1 stop13h 45mAir France

Mon 25/1123:20CPT - LHR

2 stops19h 15mAir France

Deal found 19/11£665

Sat 23/1114:00LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 20mEgyptair

Mon 25/1121:45JNB - LHR

1 stop36h 55mEgyptair

Deal found 19/11£542

Mon 25/1117:35LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 50mAir France

Fri 6/1219:40JNB - LHR

1 stop27h 45mAir France

Deal found 19/11£547

Mon 25/1120:30LGW - CPT

Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK

Thu 26/1211:45CPT - LGW

Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 19/11£610

Tue 26/1119:10LCY - CPT

1 stop24h 45mSWISS

Wed 25/1223:55CPT - LCY

1 stop20h 45mSWISS

Deal found 19/11£640

Wed 27/1120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop17h 00mRwandAir

Thu 27/216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 19/11£561

Wed 27/1106:00LGW - JNB

1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 4/1219:05JNB - LGW

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/11£576

Wed 27/1119:35LHR - CPT

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/108:05CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11£619

Wed 27/1120:05LCY - CPT

1 stop23h 25mKLM

Fri 31/108:05CPT - LCY

1 stop26h 05mKLM

Deal found 19/11£630

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Travel insights for flights to South Africa

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How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from London to South Africa takes 21 hours 28 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Africa should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

The most flights from London to South Africa 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from London to South Africa are British Airways, RwandAir and Virgin Atlantic.

British Airways

From £762

RwandAir

From £594

Virgin Atlantic

From £761

Kenya Airways

From £601

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to South Africa are FlySafair, SAUDIA and Norse Atlantic UK.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Austrian Airlines to South Africa. 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

3,487 reviews

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1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,487 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,487 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,350 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,487 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Austrian Airlines

7.6

Good

805 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,487 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS

7.6

Good

1,635 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,487 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,834 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,487 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?
Bloemfontein Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Bloemfontein Intl typically cost £23, while return flights cost around £44.
How much is a return flight to South Africa?
A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around £220, however they can be found for as little as £56.
Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 minutes).
Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Austrian Airlines to South Africa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

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How much is a return flight to South Africa?

Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

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