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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from £218

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£366

One-way from

£218
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 2/2-17/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 10m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 6/2
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 35m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
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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 17 January 2025.

Sun 2/223:55JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 05mSWISS
Mon 17/219:30LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 05mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£366
Tue 4/1109:30CPT - LHR
2 stops38h 10mSWISS
Tue 25/1117:10LHR - CPT
2 stops36h 30mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£367
Mon 10/219:35JNB - LCY
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/219:10LCY - JNB
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£371
Tue 4/1109:30CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1108:45LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£371
Sun 26/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Wed 4/609:00LHR - JNB
2 stops22h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£372
Tue 28/109:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Thu 13/1109:30LHR - CPT
2 stops20h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£376
Mon 27/120:25JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 25mSWISS
Mon 3/219:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/1£376
Thu 23/119:35JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/206:00LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£376
Sat 15/223:55JNB - LGW
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Sat 22/218:45LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 15/1£379
Tue 21/119:50CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 00mSWISS
Tue 28/118:45LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 10mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£381
Tue 21/109:30CPT - LCY
2 stops25h 15mSWISS
Sun 23/319:20LCY - CPT
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£381
Thu 16/111:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 15/420:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/1£389

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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

23:55-13:00

1 stop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 17/2

19:30-21:35

2 stops24h 05m

£366

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

19:35-09:25

1 stop15h 50m

London City

Mon 17/2

19:10-21:35

1 stop24h 25m

£371

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/6

09:00-08:35

2 stops22h 35m

£372

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

19:50-13:00

1 stop19h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

14:25-07:40

2 stops39h 15m

£374

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 13/11

09:30-07:40

2 stops20h 10m

£376

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/1

20:25-12:50

1 stop18h 25m

London City

Mon 3/2

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

£376

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/1

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 14/4

18:40-10:00

1 stop14h 20m

£378

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

London Gatwick

Sat 22/2

18:45-10:25

1 stop13h 40m

£379

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/1

19:50-17:50

1 stop24h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/1

18:45-21:55

1 stop25h 10m

£381

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/1

09:30-08:45

2 stops25h 15m

London City

Sun 23/3

19:20-07:40

2 stops34h 20m

£381

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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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to United Kingdom, such as Air France, RwandAir and Kenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
786 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 £218. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic, 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£317Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£318Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£365Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£370Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£374Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£406Average£503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£417Average£483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£437Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£453Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapest£473Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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