Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Egyptair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £370. However, be on the lookout for offers from RwandAir and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa for a low price.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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.

Question 3

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 4

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

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The most flights from LHR to ZA0 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).

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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.

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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).

Question 7

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

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While some choose either London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl or London Heathrow - Durban King Shaka Intl, London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa.

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

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On average you can expect to pay £2,107 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is £410 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at £465.

Question 9

What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa consider choosing China Eastern (87%), Virgin Atlantic (87%) or Finnair (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

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When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa, you may want to consider flying on Air France, Air Algerie or Finnair as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

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Travelers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 11% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 23 days in advance, which can save you up to 14% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 23 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £647. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £700.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to South Africa. Flights to South Africa from London Heathrow Airport in May are about £664 on average during May, but can be found for as low as £427.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to ZA?

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It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to South Africa?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to South Africa.

Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to South Africa?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Heathrow to South Africa?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Heathrow to South Africa. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Heathrow to South Africa?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to South Africa from Heathrow.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Heathrow to South Africa with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Heathrow to South Africa with no change fees.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Heathrow to South Africa become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Heathrow to South Africa flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Question 22

What airports serve Heathrow to South Africa flights?

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If you want to fly to South Africa from Heathrow, taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you’ll usually land at one of the country’s two main airports. These are hundreds of miles apart, so it’s very much a case of deciding which part of the country you want to visit. In Cape Town, there is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), the second-largest airport in the country, about 12 miles from the city centre. About 800 miles away lies Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, the country’s busiest airport. It’s located just under 20 miles from the city’s CBD, which will take you about 15min in light traffic but can take up to an hour or more during rush hour. You can take one of the high-speed Gautrain trains that leave at regular intervals from the Sandton area for the best convenience.

Question 23

Which airlines fly directly from Heathrow to South Africa?

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Unfortunately, you won’t be able to find any airlines that fly directly from Heathrow to either of these South African airports. For the quickest flights, Air France make one stop on the way, landing at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). You’ll then have an overnight flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. KLM offers a flight route that will take roughly the same time, leaving London Heathrow Airport, landing once at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and proceeding to Johannesburg OR Tambo. KLM also operates the quickest route from Heathrow to Cape Town International Airport, once again stopping over at Amsterdam Schiphol.

Question 24

What are the stopover options between Heathrow to South Africa?

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Qatar Airways is one of the airlines offering the other stopover routes. You depart from London Heathrow, making a single stopover at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) before flying to Cape Town International. You can also fly from Heathrow with Lufthansa, stopping ﻿over at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) before an overnight flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo, where you’ll change to Airlink to fly to Cape Town International. Otherwise, book a one-stop route with British Airways, landing at Doha Hama International for a change to Qatar Airlines, before continuing to Cape Town. Stopover options for flights to Johannesburg include a route operated by Ethiopian Air, flying out of London Heathrow. It is bound for Johannesburg OR Tambo via Addis Ababa Bole Airport (ADD). Emirates also services a regular route between London Heathrow and OR Tambo via Dubai International Airport (DXB). Common two-stop flights to Johannesburg are operated by Swissair, first landing at Zurich Airport (ZRH) and then continuing to Frankfurt am Main Airport, where you’ll switch to Lufthansa for your flight to OR Tambo Airport.

Question 25

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Heathrow to South Africa?

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As a UK citizen, you do not need a visa to enter South Africa for stays up to 90 days. You do, however, need a valid passport, and you should ensure that it is valid for six months after you enter the country.

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One-way from	£352
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Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest£357	Average£591	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£388	Average£837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
TAAG	Cheapest£391	Average£902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Egyptair	Cheapest£426	Average£484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
SWISS	Cheapest£451	Average£796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£455	Average£611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£463	Average£722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Algerie	Cheapest£463	Average£483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
A.P.G.	Cheapest£468	Average£599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search A.P.G. flights

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