R4 170+ Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom | Cheapflights

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 8/3

14:25-21:00

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 757

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/2

7:55-8:25

2 stops46h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 120

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX Birmingham - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Sun 15/11

6:20-8:25

2 stops48h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 202

BirminghamCape Town

BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Mon 15/2

19:20-10:40

2 stops37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 383

BirminghamCape Town

BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sat 27/3

23:15-9:30

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 647

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 10/1

12:00-7:35

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 647

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/11

13:10-10:40

2 stops19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 696

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX Birmingham - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Sun 15/11

13:30-7:10

1 stop15h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 685

LondonJohannesburg

LGW London Gatwick - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

19:10-12:45

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 163

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN Manchester - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 21/11

8:00-8:40

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 229

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Travel insights for flights from United Kingdom

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GB0-JNB

BOM-HKT

HKT-BOM

HKT-MRU

LGW-CPT

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom (average of R13 168). Flying from United Kingdom in December will prove the most costly (average of R19 843). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from United Kingdom?

When flying from United Kingdom check dates and pricing for the following: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

British Airways

British Airways

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

Ethiopian Air

Lufthansa

What is the cheapest place to fly to from United Kingdom?

The cheapest city to fly to from United Kingdom is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo, with prices starting at R337. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo

Manchester

Sofia

Rome

When is the best time to book a flight from United Kingdom?

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from United Kingdom. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Airline reviews for flights from United Kingdom

Read through reviews of airlines serving the United Kingdom, such as Emirates,Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

8,1

Very Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

7,2

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

6,8

Okay

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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What is the cheapest airport to fly out of United Kingdom?
London Gatwick airport offers the cheapest routes to Cape Town from R9 427. London Stansted airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R10 482. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.
What is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom?
February is currently the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.
Where are the cheapest places to fly to from United Kingdom?
Check out the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to embark to:
Travel from London to Cape Town from R9 427 round trip
Travel from London to Johannesburg from R10 482 round trip
Travel from London to Sun City Resort from R17 057 round trip
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