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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from £147

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to United Kingdom

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to United Kingdom (GB0). 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 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 15 November 2024.

Tue 19/1109:30CPT - LGW
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Tue 26/1118:45LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 10mSWISS
Deal found 15/11£382
Tue 19/1119:50CPT - LHR
2 stops22h 50mSWISS
Wed 27/1106:00LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mSWISS
Deal found 15/11£385
Tue 19/1109:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1106:00LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£386
Sun 17/1110:10JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Wed 4/1206:25MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 15/11£421
Tue 19/1119:50CPT - LCY
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1117:15LCY - CPT
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£430
Sun 17/1110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/1106:00LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11£432
Sun 17/1110:10JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1218:50MAN - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£432
Tue 3/1220:25JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 25mSWISS
Tue 31/1209:15LCY - JNB
1 stop17h 45mSWISS
Deal found 15/11£433
Tue 3/1220:25JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Tue 31/1208:55LHR - JNB
1 stop18h 05mSWISS
Deal found 14/11£434
Tue 19/1118:30CPT - LCY
1 stop24h 10mLufthansa
Wed 27/1117:15LCY - CPT
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 14/11£435
Sun 17/1119:35JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Mon 25/1113:30LHR - JNB
2 stops15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 14/11£442
Sun 24/1111:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 27/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/11£447

Find flights from South Africa to United Kingdom within your budget

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

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Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/1

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 3/2

18:30-10:55

1 stop14h 25m

£371

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/1

19:50-17:50

1 stop24h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 7/2

18:45-07:20

1 stop34h 35m

£373

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/1

19:50-13:00

1 stop19h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 7/2

20:05-07:20

1 stop33h 15m

£377

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/1

19:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

London City

Tue 4/2

19:10-21:55

1 stop24h 45m

£379

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/12

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 22/1

06:00-21:55

1 stop13h 55m

£392

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

10:10-23:20

1 stop15h 10m

Manchester

Mon 17/2

15:40-09:30

1 stop15h 50m

£416

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

20:25-08:10

1 stop13h 45m

Manchester

Mon 3/3

08:55-10:25

1 stop23h 30m

£423

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

19:35-08:50

1 stop15h 15m

Manchester

Tue 4/3

18:50-10:25

1 stop13h 35m

£427

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/12

20:25-08:05

1 stop13h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 31/12

08:55-05:00

1 stop18h 05m

£434

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

19:35-07:45

1 stop14h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 2/3

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

£437

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

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to United Kingdom

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

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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 15 November 2024.

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 15 November 2024.

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 15 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to United Kingdom, such as SWISS, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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 South Africa to United Kingdom. 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 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 £147. 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.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to United Kingdom.

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

    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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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 South Africa to United Kingdom

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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£297Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£306Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£352Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£360Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£361Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£386Average£470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£399Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£429Average£448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£436Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapest£454Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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