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Cheap flights from South Africa to London from R5 208

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 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
Jul 3 — Jul 101
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 28 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 397

One-way from

R5 208

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 644

Good round-trip deal

R10 839 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 547 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 7/10-27/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • South Africa to London
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R24 470 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 479 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 28 June 2025.

Tue 7/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops28h 40mLufthansa
Mon 27/107:40LHR - JNB
2 stops23h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 26/6R11 397
Sun 10/89:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 18/814:45LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/6R11 415
Mon 28/718:50JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/820:55LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R11 468
Tue 22/723:15JNB - LCY
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Thu 28/820:10LCY - JNB
1 stop24h 10mKLM
Deal found 28/6R11 611
Mon 6/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 35mBrussels Airlines
Mon 27/106:50LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 26/6R11 629
Mon 6/1019:00JNB - LCY
1 stop22h 25mLufthansa
Mon 27/1018:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 26/6R11 700
Wed 29/1023:55JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Thu 27/116:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 30mKLM
Deal found 26/6R11 718
Wed 8/1014:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/1010:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R11 718
Sun 14/921:15JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 22/919:05LHR - JNB
Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/6R11 790
Mon 6/1019:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Mon 27/1018:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 30mSWISS
Deal found 28/6R11 861
Tue 7/1019:35JNB - LHR
1 stop21h 50mSWISS
Sun 26/106:00LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 10mSWISS
Deal found 26/6R11 968
Wed 24/919:10JNB - LGW
1 stop18h 25mEmirates
Thu 15/120:25LGW - JNB
1 stop22h 25mEmirates
Deal found 27/6R11 986

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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 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

Tue 7/10

19:00-22:40

2 stops28h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

7:40-9:30

2 stops23h 50m

R11 397

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

9:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 18/8

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

R11 415

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

18:50-13:45

1 stop19h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 14/8

20:55-21:20

1 stop23h 25m

R11 468

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

23:15-17:20

1 stop19h 05m

London City

Thu 28/8

20:10-21:20

1 stop24h 10m

R11 611

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:00-21:35

2 stops27h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

6:50-9:30

2 stops24h 40m

R11 629

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:00-16:25

1 stop22h 25m

London City

Mon 27/10

18:10-9:30

1 stop13h 20m

R11 700

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

14:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/10

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

R11 718

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

23:55-17:00

1 stop19h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

6:30-22:00

1 stop13h 30m

R11 718

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

21:15-7:30

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 22/9

19:05-7:00

Nonstop10h 55m

R11 790

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

London Gatwick

Sun 26/10

18:40-10:10

1 stop13h 30m

R11 861

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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 28 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 28 June 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to LON are scheduled on a Friday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS 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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 208. 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(93%), Iberia(93%) or British Airways(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 R8 023. On average you can expect to pay R56 181. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R9 578.

  • 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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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 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 962AverageR12 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 808AverageR14 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR8 232AverageR12 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 266AverageR13 810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 066AverageR12 699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 306AverageR13 000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 799AverageR12 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 697AverageR15 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 759AverageR13 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.CheapestR10 802AverageR11 363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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