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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £365

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from United Kingdom (GB0) 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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£522

One-way from

£365
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 29/1-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to South Africa
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21/3
  • 21/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to South Africa
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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 18 December 2024.

Sun 29/1219:35LHR - JNB
1 stop35h 50mAir France
Tue 28/119:40JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 55mAir France
Deal found 17/12£533
Sun 29/1206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 30mKLM
Tue 28/123:55JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Deal found 17/12£568
Mon 30/1205:55MAN - JNB
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Sun 19/119:40JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 05mKLM
Deal found 17/12£569
Fri 27/1219:35LHR - JNB
1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/123:55JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£576
Sat 28/1220:05LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 55mSWISS
Thu 30/123:55JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 05mSWISS
Deal found 17/12£624
Sat 28/1218:45LGW - JNB
1 stop25h 15mSWISS
Thu 30/123:55JNB - LGW
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Deal found 17/12£629
Tue 31/1220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Mon 31/316:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 17/12£632
Mon 30/1205:55MAN - JNB
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/119:40JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£657
Fri 27/1220:05LCY - JNB
2 stops35h 25mKLM
Tue 28/123:55JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/12£660
Tue 31/1217:50LHR - JNB
1 stop35h 15mLufthansa
Thu 16/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£693
Fri 27/1210:00LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/113:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12£695
Fri 27/1210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 25/114:35JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12£698

Find flights from United Kingdom to South Africa within your budget

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 18 December 2024.

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LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Wed 29/1

19:10-21:35

1 stop24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

19:35-09:25

1 stop15h 50m

£522

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 14/4

17:10-15:50

2 stops21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

01:15-16:15

1 stop16h 00m

£522

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 25/1

10:15-10:50

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

19:05-09:25

1 stop16h 20m

£524

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 21/1

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

20:25-12:50

1 stop18h 25m

£524

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 26/5

22:10-07:10

1 stop32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

21:45-13:35

1 stop16h 50m

£524

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 21/1

20:05-22:00

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

23:55-16:35

1 stop18h 40m

£524

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

16:50-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

£524

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

09:00-09:25

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

19:45-16:35

1 stop22h 50m

£527

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 23/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

23:00-05:40

1 stop32h 40m

£528

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 26/1

21:00-22:00

2 stops23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

23:55-20:20

2 stops22h 25m

£529

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

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Travel insights for flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

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

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 £1,010). 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 18 December 2024.

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.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 18 December 2024.

The most flights from GB0 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 18 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines and SWISS 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
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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 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 Norse Atlantic UK. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £380. Users have also found prices from £388 and £394 on Etihad Airways and Lufthansa, respectively.

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

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

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

    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 £1,010). 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 18 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest£47Average£64FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapest£301Average£460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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SWISSCheapest£338Average£751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£360Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapest£398Average£917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapest£401Average£789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapest£414Average£499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£454Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£460Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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RwandAirCheapest£460Average£757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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