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Cheap flights from South Africa to London from R5 172

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
May 4 — May 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 April 2026.

Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 29/620:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R10 057
Thu 6/89:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/921:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R10 090
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/514:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R10 107
Wed 10/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/69:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R10 124
Fri 15/59:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/521:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R10 141
Sat 20/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/79:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R10 158
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 15/621:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R10 175
Mon 25/520:40
JNB
-
LTN
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/69:15
LTN
-
JNB
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3R10 175
Sun 3/59:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 18/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R10 192
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/520:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R10 226
Fri 12/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/69:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R10 243
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/514:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R10 277

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 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 057

One-way from

R5 172

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 838

Good round-trip deal

R11 866 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 589 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/6-29/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • South Africa to London
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • South Africa to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 541 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 4 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

20:40-23:00

2 stops27h 20m

London Luton

Sun 7/6

5:40-9:15

2 stops26h 35m

R11 634

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

14:45-23:15

2 stops33h 30m

London Luton

Wed 17/6

20:35-8:20

3 stops34h 45m

R11 956

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LTN

CPTLTN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:15-21:05

2 stops32h 50m

London Luton

Sun 31/5

14:45-16:40

2 stops24h 55m

R12 397

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 30/7

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

R13 126

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

16:35-9:55

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Fri 12/6

6:55-11:50

1 stop27h 55m

R13 347

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

14:45-6:40

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

9:00-8:50

1 stop22h 50m

R13 347

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:50-7:45

1 stop36h 55m

London Gatwick

Sat 6/6

9:15-4:00

1 stop17h 45m

R13 686

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

10:05-18:45

1 stop33h 40m

London Stansted

Mon 11/5

14:55-10:15

1 stop18h 20m

R13 703

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:40-15:50

2 stops20h 10m

London Luton

Mon 15/6

13:55-8:30

2 stops17h 35m

R13 720

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

10:05-18:45

1 stop33h 40m

London Stansted

Thu 30/4

21:05-16:15

1 stop18h 10m

R13 771

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to London

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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 R7 123). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of R10 481). 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 4 April 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 4 April 2026.

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

How often are flights from South Africa to London delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between South Africa and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 184 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 Thursday 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 4 April 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
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
994 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 853 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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 Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to London in about 16h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 15m. The distance from South Africa to London is about 9028 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 481. 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 Gatwick.

  • 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(88%), Iberia(88%) or British Airways(88%), 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 R8 368. On average you can expect to pay R52 378. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R12 702.

  • 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 R7 123). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of R10 481). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hahn AirCheapestR5 094AverageR12 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR6 865AverageR10 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air AlgerieCheapestR7 613AverageR8 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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RwandAirCheapestR8 542AverageR11 732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR8 902AverageR13 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR9 308AverageR13 400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 362AverageR13 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 424AverageR10 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR9 936AverageR12 460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 066AverageR12 340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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