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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from £213

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to United Kingdom

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to United Kingdom flight deals. Data was last updated 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£438

One-way from

£213

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£574

Good round-trip deal

£231 or less

Good one-way deal

£172 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 30m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 April 2025.

Wed 21/514:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/510:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/4£438
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/508:45LCY - JNB
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£443
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Wed 28/518:05LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Deal found 14/4£444
Wed 16/410:55CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 23/420:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/4£445
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/511:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£449
Sun 1/619:00JNB - LCY
1 stop22h 25mLufthansa
Thu 19/608:45LCY - JNB
1 stop22h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 15/4£451
Sun 1/619:00JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Thu 19/617:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 15/4£452
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Thu 29/507:00LHR - JNB
2 stops25h 20mSWISS
Deal found 14/4£456
Sun 1/623:15JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Thu 19/606:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Deal found 14/4£463
Wed 21/523:15CPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Thu 29/506:30LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Deal found 15/4£464
Tue 16/923:30CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 30/918:25LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/4£468
Wed 17/914:35CPT - LGW
2 stops17h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 29/911:25LGW - CPT
1 stop33h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/4£469

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to United Kingdom 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 16 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

United Kingdom

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 25/5

06:00-09:20

1 stop26h 20m

£411

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

14:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 26/5

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£438

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-08:50

1 stop14h 15m

London City

Tue 27/5

08:45-08:35

1 stop22h 50m

£443

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-08:50

1 stop14h 15m

London City

Wed 28/5

18:05-09:20

1 stop14h 15m

£444

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

11:05-08:35

2 stops20h 30m

£450

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

19:00-16:25

1 stop22h 25m

London City

Thu 19/6

08:45-08:35

1 stop22h 50m

£451

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

19:00-08:40

1 stop14h 40m

London Heathrow

Thu 19/6

17:30-08:35

1 stop14h 05m

£452

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/5

06:30-21:25

1 stop13h 55m

£464

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

23:15-09:00

1 stop34h 45m

London Heathrow

Sat 21/6

11:45-21:20

1 stop32h 35m

£465

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

14:30-16:15

2 stops26h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

18:25-13:45

2 stops18h 20m

£468

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom (average of £112). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 ZA to GB?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to United Kingdom. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 April 2025.

When flying from South Africa to United Kingdom, 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 South Africa to United Kingdom

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to United Kingdom. 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 16 April 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to GB0 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 United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Kingdom ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit United Kingdom when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Kingdom, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom. Reviews last updated 16 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to United Kingdom, such as Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £213. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Virgin Atlantic, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to United Kingdom for a low price.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom (average of £112). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to United Kingdom. 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 16 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£283Average£500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£294Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£332Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£346Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£370Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£378Average£495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£392Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest£437Average£526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air AlgerieCheapest£437Average£446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£458Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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