Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from South Africa to London from R4 844

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
Mar 27 — Apr 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to London

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from South Africa to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 February 2026.

Wed 27/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Thu 18/618:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/2R9 145
Wed 3/68:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Sat 13/618:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/2R9 161
Sun 8/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
2 stops23h 35m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/313:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/2R9 257
Wed 27/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/66:00
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2R9 273
Fri 6/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 13/320:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/2R9 289
Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/313:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/2R9 337
Tue 17/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/311:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R9 353
Mon 8/68:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/611:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2R9 369
Wed 25/314:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2R9 385
Wed 25/314:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R9 401
Mon 27/48:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/511:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R9 417
Mon 11/514:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/510:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R9 417

Find flight deals from South Africa to London

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to London flight deals. Data was last updated 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 145

One-way from

R4 844

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 744

Good round-trip deal

R8 938 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 189 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 27/5-18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • South Africa to London
Search Deals
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 15m total
  • South Africa to London
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R17 318 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 427 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to London (LON).
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to London (LON).
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to London 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

14:30-7:00

1 stop17h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 26/5

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

R10 024

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

London City

Sun 15/3

18:55-22:05

1 stop25h 10m

R10 872

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

14:25-6:50

2 stops17h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 27/4

11:00-13:35

2 stops25h 35m

R11 639

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-16:40

1 stop23h 40m

London Stansted

Sat 9/5

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

R11 655

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

16:50-6:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

20:30-2:20

1 stop27h 50m

R11 671

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

19:35-4:55

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

19:00-7:00

Nonstop11h 00m

R11 911

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-9:55

1 stop17h 05m

London Stansted

Mon 15/6

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

R11 911

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:05-16:10

1 stop23h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 18/3

17:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

R11 959

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

17:50-13:25

2 stops20h 35m

London Luton

Tue 14/4

13:10-10:30

2 stops20h 20m

R11 991

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:50-7:00

1 stop18h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 16/6

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

R12 007

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/2

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to London

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of R6 763). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of R9 912). 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 February 2026.

When flying from South Africa to London, 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 London

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to London. 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 25 February 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to LON are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to London delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between South Africa and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to London flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 25 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air from South Africa to London to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
679 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
293 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 768 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to London?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, KLM, and Kenya Airways fly from South Africa to London in about 17h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 56m. The distance from South Africa to London is about 9637 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Norse Atlantic UK, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 281. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to London for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to London?

    The most popular route from South Africa to London is Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow. You may also consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow or Cape Town Intl - London City.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to London?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from South Africa to London consider choosing American Airlines(91%), Finnair(91%) or Iberia(91%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to London?

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to London is R6 928. On average you can expect to pay R45 945. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R7 370.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to London 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 London?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of R6 763). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of R9 912). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near London?

Book flights to London if you plan to visit one of these locations
Eastleigh
Woking
Milton Keynes
Letchworth Garden City
Horley
Chelmsford
Ascot
Guildford
Ashford
St. Albans
Chichester
Luton
Burgess Hill
Canterbury
Harwich
Croydon
Bedford
Hayes
Gatwick
Hounslow

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to London

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to London. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hahn AirCheapestR4 802AverageR11 583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Hahn Air flights
Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR6 472AverageR9 629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Air AlgerieCheapestR7 134AverageR8 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
Search Air Algerie flights
RwandAirCheapestR8 053AverageR11 077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search RwandAir flights
LufthansaCheapestR8 096AverageR12 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
SWISSCheapestR8 433AverageR12 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 826AverageR12 473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 900AverageR10 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
KLMCheapestR9 297AverageR11 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
Air FranceCheapestR9 387AverageR11 577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Air France flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to London?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from South Africa to London via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to London?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from South Africa to London by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to London with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from South Africa to London, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to London become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.