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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £297

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£487

One-way from

£297

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£566

Good round-trip deal

£525 or less

Good one-way deal

£286 or less
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 26/4-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to South Africa
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£30 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Sat 1/1113:30MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEgyptair
Fri 14/1121:45JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
Deal found 25/3£476
Tue 18/1117:30MAN - JNB
2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/1114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/3£487
Wed 21/521:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Tue 3/616:50JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 25/3£490
Thu 3/711:00LGW - JNB
1 stop22h 55mKenya Airways
Sat 12/701:15JNB - LGW
1 stop30h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/3£492
Thu 24/419:30LGW - JNB
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/520:40JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£494
Tue 25/1110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/1114:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/3£495
Tue 25/1114:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgyptair
Sun 30/1121:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 26/3£495
Fri 9/520:20STN - JNB
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/517:50JNB - STN
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£500
Sun 4/514:45LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/509:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/3£501
Wed 5/1117:25LHR - JNB
1 stop28h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 18/1101:15JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/3£506
Tue 17/620:55LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Sun 6/723:15JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Deal found 26/3£513
Tue 18/1111:15MAN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1123:55JNB - MAN
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£514

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 26 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa that are best for you.

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ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 26/4

14:30-07:10

1 stop15h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

21:45-13:30

1 stop16h 45m

£487

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 21/5

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

16:50-09:00

1 stop17h 10m

£490

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 3/7

11:00-10:55

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/7

01:15-06:50

1 stop30h 35m

£492

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 22/4

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

22:50-06:25

1 stop32h 35m

£494

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 24/4

19:30-07:00

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

20:40-13:25

1 stop17h 45m

£494

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 9/5

22:10-07:10

1 stop32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

21:45-21:05

1 stop24h 20m

£498

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 10/5

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

14:30-08:15

2 stops18h 45m

£500

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Fri 9/5

20:20-07:50

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

17:50-15:30

2 stops22h 40m

£500

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 4/5

14:45-08:20

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

09:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

£501

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 17/6

20:55-21:20

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

23:15-13:50

1 stop15h 35m

£513

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to South Africa

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 26 March 2025.

When flying from United Kingdom 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.

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 26 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines from United Kingdom 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
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £353. Users have also found prices from £354 and £377 on Qatar Airways and Egyptair, respectively.

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

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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 United Kingdom to South Africa.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from United Kingdom 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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Top 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to South Africa. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest£58Average£88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£332Average£763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£358Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£382Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£390Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£390Average£784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TAAGCheapest£392Average£914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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EgyptairCheapest£410Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapest£424Average£500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£454Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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