How long is the flight from South Africa to London?

Airlines like RwandAir, SWISS, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to London in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 35m. The distance from South Africa to London is about 9067 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 336. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to London for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London 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 London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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).

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 cheapest flights from South Africa to London?

The cheapest flight price from South Africa to London is R6 947. On average you can expect to pay R44 647. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R10 410.

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(93%), China Eastern(93%) or Delta(93%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to London?

Before booking your flight from South Africa to London, check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Emirates or Virgin Atlantic.

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.

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Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 046
Good round-trip deal	R10 386 or less
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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 R12 444). Flying from South Africa to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 469). 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?

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

The most flights from ZA0 to LON are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 173 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 morning 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 Wednesday 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, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to London?

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,RwandAir, andQatar Airways 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.

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Steven,May 2026

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Virgin Atlantic

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Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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British Airways

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Emirates

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Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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How long is the flight from South Africa to London?
Airlines like RwandAir, SWISS, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to London in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 35m. The distance from South Africa to London is about 9067 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 336. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Emirates, 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(93%), China Eastern(93%) or Delta(93%), 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 947. On average you can expect to pay R44 647. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R10 410.
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 R12 444). Flying from South Africa to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 469). 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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Norse Atlantic UK	CheapestR6 870	AverageR11 247	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 939	AverageR13 225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Algerie	CheapestR7 224	AverageR8 207	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 519	AverageR13 386	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 347	AverageR11 178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 358	AverageR14 495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
RwandAir	CheapestR9 878	AverageR11 584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
KLM	CheapestR10 241	AverageR13 226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 520	AverageR14 275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR10 545	AverageR13 624	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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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 16 September 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

The most flights from ZA0 to LON are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 173 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 morning 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 Wednesday 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, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to London?

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,RwandAir, andQatar Airways 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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to London?

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

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to London?

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