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Cheap flights from South Africa to London from R5 184

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
Jun 19 — Jun 261
1 adult

Cheap 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 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 481

One-way from

R5 184

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 633

Good round-trip deal

R11 159 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 564 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 27/7-15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • South Africa to London
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R24 924 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 509 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to London (LON).

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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 14 June 2025.

Fri 13/614:30JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 17/621:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/6R11 463
Sun 27/723:15JNB - LHR
1 stop21h 10mKLM
Fri 15/86:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Deal found 13/6R11 481
Wed 16/719:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 20mSWISS
Sat 23/818:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 13/6R11 481
Sat 26/79:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 23/814:45LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/6R11 499
Wed 29/1019:45JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Fri 7/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 13/6R11 516
Wed 16/719:35JNB - LCY
1 stop24h 10mSWISS
Tue 19/819:20LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 00mSWISS
Deal found 13/6R11 552
Sun 15/620:40JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 22/622:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/6R11 624
Tue 22/719:00JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 35mBrussels Airlines
Tue 2/126:50LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 13/6R11 642
Wed 15/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops38h 20mAustrian Airlines
Tue 2/126:00LHR - JNB
2 stops25h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 14/6R11 660
Tue 14/1019:35JNB - LCY
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1017:15LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R11 714
Sun 20/723:15JNB - LHR
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/86:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6R11 732
Sat 21/616:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 10mRwandAir
Fri 27/621:20LHR - JNB
1 stop17h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 13/6R11 786

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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 14 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

23:15-19:25

1 stop21h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 15/8

6:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

R11 481

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

19:35-17:55

1 stop23h 20m

London Gatwick

Thu 21/8

18:40-9:20

1 stop13h 40m

R11 481

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

9:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 23/8

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

R11 499

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

19:45-8:45

1 stop15h 00m

London Heathrow

Fri 7/11

20:15-7:05

1 stop32h 50m

R11 516

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

19:35-18:45

1 stop24h 10m

London City

Tue 19/8

19:20-9:20

1 stop13h 00m

R11 552

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

19:00-17:05

2 stops23h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/12

11:05-9:30

2 stops20h 25m

R11 624

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

19:00-8:20

2 stops38h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/12

6:00-9:30

2 stops25h 30m

R11 660

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:35-12:30

1 stop17h 55m

London City

Wed 29/10

17:15-9:30

1 stop14h 15m

R11 714

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

23:15-16:35

2 stops18h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 17/8

6:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

R11 732

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

16:50-9:00

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 27/6

21:20-15:20

1 stop17h 00m

R11 786

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of R575). Flying from South Africa to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of R860). 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 14 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to London in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to London. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to London flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 14 June 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to LON are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 14 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to London, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 184. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Norse Atlantic UK, 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?

  • 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(90%), Iberia(90%) or British Airways(90%), 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 968. On average you can expect to pay R59 614. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R9 328.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of R575). Flying from South Africa to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of R860). 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
SWISSCheapestR7 011AverageR12 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 853AverageR14 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR8 279AverageR12 558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 314AverageR13 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 148AverageR12 669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 339AverageR13 003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 871AverageR12 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 973AverageR15 085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 821AverageR14 035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.CheapestR10 864AverageR11 428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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