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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £332

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
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 15 November 2024.

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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 15 November 2024.

Thu 5/1216:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Thu 23/110:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 14/11£528
Mon 25/1120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop17h 00mRwandAir
Wed 11/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 14/11£528
Thu 21/1110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/1223:00JNB - LGW
1 stop32h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11£529
Sun 17/1114:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgyptair
Mon 18/1121:45JNB - LHR
1 stop36h 55mEgyptair
Deal found 14/11£529
Wed 27/1106:20LHR - JNB
2 stops23h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 26/201:15JNB - LHR
2 stops17h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/11£531
Sun 24/1109:00LHR - JNB
1 stop22h 25mAir France
Sun 1/1219:40JNB - LHR
1 stop27h 45mAir France
Deal found 15/11£532
Sat 16/1106:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 30mKLM
Tue 19/1123:55JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 55mKLM
Deal found 14/11£535
Wed 20/1115:45LHR - JNB
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1219:40JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£535
Fri 22/1118:55LCY - JNB
1 stop25h 05mKLM
Mon 2/1223:55JNB - LCY
1 stop20h 30mKLM
Deal found 15/11£543
Wed 20/1107:45LCY - JNB
2 stops25h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 26/1101:15JNB - LCY
2 stops20h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/11£554
Mon 25/1116:55LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/1219:05JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/11£554
Mon 25/1105:55MAN - JNB
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Thu 5/1219:40JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mKLM
Deal found 14/11£573

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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

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LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 2/5

19:45-09:45

2 stops37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

17:00-16:15

1 stop24h 15m

£528

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 22/1

17:30-09:30

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

23:55-13:00

1 stop15h 05m

£528

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 28/1

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

14:35-05:40

1 stop17h 05m

£529

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

18:45-10:25

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

20:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

£532

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 2/2

14:00-07:10

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

21:45-12:35

1 stop16h 50m

£532

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Thu 23/1

18:55-22:00

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

23:55-18:25

1 stop20h 30m

£533

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 21/1

12:05-09:30

2 stops19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

19:35-10:25

2 stops16h 50m

£539

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Wed 29/1

18:15-09:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

19:35-09:25

1 stop15h 50m

£544

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 18/2

07:45-10:55

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

01:15-19:35

2 stops20h 20m

£548

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Wed 22/1

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

20:25-08:45

1 stop14h 20m

£554

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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 £1,002). 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 15 November 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 15 November 2024.

The most flights from GB0 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).

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 15 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, Egyptair 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
3,505 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,505 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
810 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
1,638 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Atlantic
7.6
Good
662 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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 SWISS. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £365. Users have also found prices from £379 and £384 on Norse Atlantic UK 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 £1,002). 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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest£47Average£60FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapest£252Average£460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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LufthansaCheapest£315Average£781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£338Average£755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£360Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapest£399Average£913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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EgyptairCheapest£415Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£439Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£446Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£456Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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