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Cheap flights from London to South Africa from £349

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from London to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£522

One-way from

£349
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 13/1-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • London to South Africa
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 18/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • London to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from London to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Sun 29/1217:05LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 55mKLM
Tue 28/123:55JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 55mKLM
Deal found 18/12£524
Sun 29/1214:05LHR - JNB
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/119:40JNB - LHR
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£545
Tue 31/1219:35LHR - JNB
2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 31/310:45JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12£591
Sat 28/1220:05LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 55mSWISS
Thu 30/123:55JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Deal found 18/12£620
Fri 27/1219:35LHR - JNB
1 stop35h 55mAir France
Sat 25/119:40JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mAir France
Deal found 18/12£630
Tue 31/1220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Mon 31/316:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12£632
Sat 28/1218:45LGW - JNB
1 stop25h 15mSWISS
Thu 30/123:55JNB - LGW
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Deal found 18/12£633
Tue 24/1220:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/1214:35JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12£640
Thu 26/1218:10LCY - JNB
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Wed 19/223:55JNB - LCY
1 stop20h 30mKLM
Deal found 18/12£704
Tue 31/1217:35LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/110:00CPT - LHR
Nonstop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£715
Wed 25/1206:00LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mSWISS
Tue 14/119:50CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Deal found 18/12£724
Mon 30/1210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/113:20JNB - LGW
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£726

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to South Africa 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

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London Heathrow

Mon 13/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

£522

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Thu 20/3

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

19:00-07:15

1 stop13h 15m

£524

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 5/3

11:45-10:55

2 stops21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

17:20-15:30

1 stop24h 10m

£524

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 23/2

16:55-10:50

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:05-09:20

1 stop16h 15m

£526

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 21/1

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

23:55-12:50

1 stop14h 55m

£526

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 11/3

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

14:35-05:20

1 stop16h 45m

£527

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 8/6

15:00-07:10

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

21:45-21:05

1 stop24h 20m

£527

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Thu 6/2

08:30-21:35

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

23:55-23:00

2 stops25h 05m

£527

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Fri 24/1

20:05-22:00

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

23:55-16:35

1 stop18h 40m

£528

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 23/1

09:10-13:10

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

08:20-12:25

3 stops30h 05m

£528

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Best time to book a flight from London to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from London to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from London to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from London 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from London to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

When flying from London to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from London to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from London to South Africa. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from LON to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Kenya Airways, SWISS and Air France from London to South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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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.

8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.6
Good
788 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve London to South Africa flights?

    You can connect with South Africa from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN) or London City Airport (LCY). They connect with either Cape Town International Airport (CPT) or O.R. Tambo International Airport, also known as Johannesburg Airport (JNB) in South Africa. Both airports are modern international gateways to South Africa. They have all the amenities you would expect to find at an international airport - good local transport connections, hotels, business lounges, restaurants and cafes. The air route between Cape Town and Johannesburg is one of the busiest in the world.

  • Which airlines fly directly from London to South Africa?

    There are direct flights to South Africa from London offered by two airlines. Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg (JNB) in 10h 55min. British Airways operate the same route but also fly directly to Cape Town (CPT) from Heathrow. This journey takes approximately 11h 30min. If you are willing to transit through another city, you can fly with Ethiopian Airways from Heathrow to either Johannesburg or Cape Town via Addis Ababa (ADD). Kenya Airways also offer this route via Nairobi, and Qatar Airways departs London Gatwick (LGW) to Johannesburg via Doha (DOH). Lufthansa and Swiss both offer flights from London City Airport (LCY), transiting through Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH) respectively. Turkish Airlines can get you from Heathrow to Johannesburg via Istanbul (IST) in around 15h 40min.

  • What are the stopover options between London to South Africa?

    There are a variety of stopover options and times when transiting on this route. Ethiopia’s route through Addis Ababa has a transit time of around 2h for either Johannesburg or Cape Town. Egyptair has a transfer time of 2h 30min in Cairo (CAI), while Lufthansa’s flight from London City stops over in Frankfurt for around 10h 30min. The Swiss route to Cape Town, which departs from London City Airport, has the longest stopover, with a transit of approximately 12h 35min in Zurich (ZUR). The Turkish Airlines route to Johannesburg via Istanbul has a stopover of 2h 35min.

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

    UK citizens on a British passport do not need a visa to travel to South Africa for tourism. You can stay for up to 90 days. However, you must have at least six months' validity on your passport. If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you will have to apply for a visa. If you hold citizenship of both Great Britain and South Africa, you must travel into South Africa on your South African passport. It is illegal for South African citizens to enter the country on a foreign passport.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to South Africa are Norse Atlantic UK (£349), RwandAir (£400), and SWISS (£406).

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to South Africa are China Eastern (93%), Virgin Atlantic (93%) and American Airlines (68%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from London to South Africa is £504. On average you can expect to pay £1,885. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £446.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from London to South Africa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from London 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.

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FlySafairCheapest£47Average£64FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£360Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapest£371Average£470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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TAAGCheapest£399Average£919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapest£402Average£824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£411Average£794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EgyptairCheapest£429Average£501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£455Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£460Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air FranceCheapest£464Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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