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Cheap flights from South Africa to London from R4 177

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
Jan 31 — Feb 71
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 1 January 2026.

Wed 31/128:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 13/117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 30/12R11 256
Wed 31/1219:45JNB - LHR
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/120:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R12 018
Wed 31/129:00CPT - LHR
1 stop25h 05mSWISS
Tue 13/112:05LHR - CPT
1 stop17h 25mSWISS
Deal found 30/12R12 996
Wed 31/1219:15CPT - LHR
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/120:25LHR - CPT
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R14 952
Wed 31/1217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R15 185
Wed 31/129:30CPT - LCY
2 stops25h 35mLufthansa
Tue 13/118:15LCY - CPT
2 stops18h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 30/12R15 350
Wed 31/129:00CPT - LCY
1 stop34h 05mSWISS
Tue 13/19:15LCY - CPT
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 30/12R15 533
Wed 31/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops20h 20mAustrian Airlines
Sun 11/19:05LHR - JNB
2 stops22h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 31/12R15 781
Wed 31/1218:45CPT - LHR
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/113:45LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12R16 942
Wed 31/129:30CPT - LCY
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/19:15LCY - CPT
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R17 157
Wed 31/1223:45CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 20mKLM
Sun 4/18:40LHR - CPT
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 31/12R22 793
Wed 31/1213:40CPT - STN
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Tue 13/120:15STN - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/12R24 053

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 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 797

One-way from

R4 177

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 969

Good round-trip deal

R10 549 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 674 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 1/2-8/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 25m total
  • South Africa to London
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 25/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • South Africa to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R17 729 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 594 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to London (LON).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to London (LON).
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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 1 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

London City

Wed 20/5

19:15-9:20

1 stop13h 05m

R9 979

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

20:15-12:55

1 stop18h 40m

London City

Thu 21/5

18:05-9:20

1 stop14h 15m

R9 979

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

20:15-8:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Wed 20/5

19:15-9:20

1 stop13h 05m

R9 979

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

20:15-8:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Tue 19/5

18:05-9:20

1 stop14h 15m

R9 979

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

London City

Tue 19/5

19:15-9:20

1 stop13h 05m

R9 979

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

9:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

R10 692

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

3:10-6:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

20:30-15:40

1 stop17h 10m

R10 742

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

23:59-17:00

1 stop19h 01m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

14:45-12:10

1 stop19h 25m

R10 808

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

3:10-7:00

1 stop28h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

R10 808

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

16:50-6:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

R11 007

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of R6 515). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of R10 278). 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 1 January 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 1 January 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 7% of weekly flights between South Africa and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 198 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 5% 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 1 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic 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
3 449 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 830 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
923 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
7 631 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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 SWISS, Etihad Airways, and RwandAir fly from South Africa to London in about 14h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 55m. The distance from South Africa to London is about 9056 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 402. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and A.P.G., 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow or Johannesburg OR Tambo - 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 Scandinavian Airlines(92%), China Eastern(92%) or Delta(92%), 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 R7 236. On average you can expect to pay R49 460. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R8 719.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of R6 515). Flying from South Africa to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of R10 278). 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 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 1 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 265AverageR12 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR7 001AverageR11 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR7 915AverageR13 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 125AverageR12 077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapestR8 350AverageR11 624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 815AverageR12 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR9 050AverageR11 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 231AverageR10 593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 942AverageR13 987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR10 025AverageR12 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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