How long is the flight from South Africa to London?

Airlines like RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and SWISS fly from South Africa to London in about 14h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 05m. 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 247. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, 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 R7 377. On average you can expect to pay R45 549. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R10 249.

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(98%), China Eastern(98%) or Delta(98%), 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, Virgin Atlantic or Emirates.

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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Average price	R12 851
Good round-trip deal	R10 236 or less
Good one-way deal	R3 279 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 133). Flying from South Africa to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 182). 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 Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 167 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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Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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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, Ethiopian Air, and SWISS fly from South Africa to London in about 14h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 05m. 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 247. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, 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(98%), China Eastern(98%) or Delta(98%), 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 377. On average you can expect to pay R45 549. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R10 249.
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 133). Flying from South Africa to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 182). 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 742	AverageR11 058	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Air Algerie	CheapestR7 090	AverageR7 898	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 149	AverageR12 940	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 365	AverageR13 028	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 050	AverageR14 132	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 155	AverageR10 876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
RwandAir	CheapestR9 650	AverageR11 335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
KLM	CheapestR10 019	AverageR12 911	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 324	AverageR14 127	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR10 341	AverageR13 271	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 5 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 Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 167 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?

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

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