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Cheap flights from South Africa to London from R5 125

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
Jul 28 — Aug 41
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 28 June 2026.

Sat 8/89:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 21/89:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/6R11 893
Tue 22/913:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 21/1017:45
STN
-
JNB
2 stops38h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R11 909
Sun 26/73:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop28h 55m
RwandAir
Sun 30/821:20
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
RwandAir
Deal found 27/6R11 909
Wed 25/1113:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/1110:55
STN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6R11 926
Thu 1/1017:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop17h 00m
RwandAir
Wed 4/1120:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
RwandAir
Deal found 26/6R11 926
Tue 21/714:05
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/78:50
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6R11 926
Mon 14/913:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/910:50
STN
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/6R11 942
Tue 28/717:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 15m
RwandAir
Sat 15/821:10
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
RwandAir
Deal found 23/6R11 942
Thu 23/714:05
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/819:55
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R11 942
Wed 16/913:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 7/1010:50
STN
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/6R11 959
Sat 19/93:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 50m
RwandAir
Sat 3/1021:10
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
RwandAir
Deal found 25/6R11 959
Tue 30/616:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop17h 10m
RwandAir
Wed 8/721:20
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
RwandAir
Deal found 24/6R11 975

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 28 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 893

One-way from

R5 125

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 733

Good round-trip deal

R10 820 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 391 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/8-21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • South Africa to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • South Africa to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R21 623 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 738 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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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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 28 June 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

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

13:30-22:10

2 stops33h 40m

London Stansted

Wed 14/10

17:45-9:40

2 stops38h 55m

R11 942

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 14/10

17:35-9:40

2 stops39h 05m

R12 074

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

13:30-22:25

3 stops33h 55m

London Luton

Thu 24/9

21:10-9:40

3 stops35h 30m

R12 189

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

13:30-22:10

2 stops33h 40m

London Stansted

Wed 30/9

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R12 205

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 27/9

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R12 205

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

20:55-0:30

2 stops28h 35m

London Luton

Sat 26/9

11:00-9:10

2 stops21h 10m

R12 254

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

17:45-9:45

1 stop17h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 12/10

21:20-13:25

1 stop15h 05m

R12 304

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

17:45-7:20

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

21:20-2:20

1 stop28h 00m

R12 320

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Mon 28/9

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R12 320

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

13:30-9:55

2 stops45h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

17:35-9:40

2 stops39h 05m

R12 336

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of R11 827). Flying from South Africa to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 720). 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 28 June 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 28 June 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 187 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, British Airways 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

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 28 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Virgin Atlantic, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
690 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 736 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 104 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 077 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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 Turkish Airlines, RwandAir, and SWISS fly from South Africa to London in about 17h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 40m. 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 369. 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(87%), China Eastern(87%) or Delta(87%), 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 644. On average you can expect to pay R50 277. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R6 521.

  • 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 R11 827). Flying from South Africa to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 720). 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 28 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR6 937AverageR11 069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air AlgerieCheapestR7 196AverageR8 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 356AverageR13 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 574AverageR13 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 251AverageR10 536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR9 312AverageR13 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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RwandAirCheapestR9 815AverageR11 793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR10 115AverageR12 902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 203AverageR13 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 407AverageR13 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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