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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from £216

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
31 Mar — 7 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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£420

One-way from

£216

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£523

Good round-trip deal

£501 or less

Good one-way deal

£265 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 35m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 9/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£41 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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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 26 March 2025.

Tue 6/522:50JNB - LGW
1 stop32h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/510:10LGW - JNB
1 stop33h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/3£420
Sun 20/719:35JNB - MAN
1 stop13h 30mSWISS
Wed 20/818:40MAN - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 25/3£434
Tue 25/310:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Tue 1/415:30LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3£444
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LHR
1 stop21h 50mSWISS
Thu 29/517:15LHR - JNB
2 stops39h 05mSWISS
Deal found 25/3£459
Sun 18/513:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 25/510:10LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/3£461
Wed 21/523:15JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Fri 30/506:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Deal found 25/3£462
Wed 4/623:15CPT - LHR
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Mon 16/606:30LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 40mKLM
Deal found 25/3£463
Sun 18/518:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 45mAir France
Tue 3/611:30LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 00mAir France
Deal found 26/3£463
Sun 18/519:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/617:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£468
Mon 9/618:50JNB - STN
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/617:20STN - JNB
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£472
Wed 14/509:50JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 18/509:15MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/3£475
Fri 6/618:50JNB - LGW
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/608:55LGW - JNB
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£479

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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 26 March 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 - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

22:50-06:25

1 stop32h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 27/5

10:10-20:10

1 stop33h 00m

£420

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

19:35-08:05

1 stop13h 30m

Manchester

Wed 20/8

18:40-09:20

1 stop13h 40m

£434

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-16:25

1 stop21h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/5

17:15-09:20

2 stops39h 05m

£459

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 25/5

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

£461

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

23:15-13:50

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

06:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

£462

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

18:50-16:35

1 stop22h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/6

11:30-08:30

1 stop20h 00m

£463

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

23:15-10:45

1 stop36h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/6

06:30-21:10

1 stop13h 40m

£463

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/6

17:30-08:35

1 stop14h 05m

£468

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

18:50-22:10

2 stops28h 20m

London Stansted

Mon 16/6

17:20-21:20

2 stops27h 00m

£472

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

09:50-07:05

1 stop22h 15m

Manchester

Sun 18/5

09:15-08:20

1 stop22h 05m

£475

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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 26 March 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.

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 26 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to United Kingdom, such as Emirates, KLM and Finnair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,266 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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 Norse Atlantic UK, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £216. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to United Kingdom for a low price.

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  • 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 26 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£290Average£514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£300Average£724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£345Average£584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£350Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£378Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£394Average£456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£396Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£401Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest£447Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£468Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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