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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa from R8 597

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 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
Sep 5 — Sep 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 August 2026.

Sun 30/818:25 -
1 stop15h 30m
Sun 20/91:15 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 5/8R10 133
Sat 29/821:00 -
1 stop15h 25m
Sun 20/922:50 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 5/8R10 411
Sun 30/818:25 -
1 stop15h 30m
Sat 19/91:15 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 5/8R10 852
Tue 1/98:25 -
1 stop18h 35m
Mon 21/914:05 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 5/8R10 918
Mon 31/821:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Mon 21/917:45 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 5/8R10 999
Mon 31/821:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Sun 20/917:45 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 5/8R11 016
Tue 18/815:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Wed 7/1021:45 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 4/8R11 032
Thu 12/1116:40 -
1 stop15h 15m
Tue 24/1119:55 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 5/8R11 048
Thu 12/1116:40 -
1 stop15h 15m
Mon 23/1119:55 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 3/8R11 081
Wed 2/918:25 -
1 stop15h 30m
Mon 21/91:15 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 5/8R11 163
Wed 2/918:25 -
1 stop15h 30m
Sat 19/91:15 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 5/8R11 195
Fri 4/918:25 -
1 stop15h 30m
Tue 22/91:15 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 5/8R11 212

Find flight deals from Heathrow to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Heathrow to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 133

One-way from

R8 597

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R15 984

Good round-trip deal

R15 767 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 282 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 30/8-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • London to South Africa
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24/9
  • 24/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 892 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 688 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to South Africa 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 6 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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LondonJohannesburg

LHR London Heathrow - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 1/12

20:05-10:00

1 stop35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

20:40-18:40

2 stops24h 00m

R13 173

LondonJohannesburg

LHR London Heathrow - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 25/11

11:20-9:40

2 stops20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/2

18:50-22:30

1 stop29h 40m

R14 039

LondonJohannesburg

LHR London Heathrow - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

20:10-15:15

1 stop17h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

19:35-4:55

Nonstop11h 20m

R14 219
Fastest return journey

LondonJohannesburg

LHR London Heathrow - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

16:00-9:10

1 stop16h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

21:15-7:30

Nonstop11h 15m

R14 432

LondonJohannesburg

LHR London Heathrow - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

21:30-15:35

1 stop16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

19:35-4:55

Nonstop11h 20m

R14 497

LondonJohannesburg

LHR London Heathrow - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 9/11

18:45-15:35

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

19:35-4:55

Nonstop11h 20m

R14 497

LondonPort Elizabeth

LHR London Heathrow - PLZ Port Elizabeth

LHRPLZ

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

14:45-17:35

2 stops25h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 30/9

18:05-15:05

2 stops46h 00m

R14 742

LondonGeorge

LHR London Heathrow - GRJ George

LHRGRJ

London Heathrow

Tue 19/1

6:30-13:45

2 stops29h 15m

George

Wed 3/2

14:20-13:45

2 stops25h 25m

R14 840

LondonCape Town

LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 23/9

14:25-9:25

2 stops18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

8:00-21:45

1 stop14h 45m

R14 922

LondonCape Town

LHR London Heathrow - CPT Cape Town Intl

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 23/9

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

13:50-9:05

1 stop20h 15m

R14 955

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (average of R14 203). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 309). 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 LHR to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 August 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to South Africa. 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 6 August 2026.

The most flights from LHR to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from London to South Africa delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between London and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday 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 London to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 6 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir,Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 020 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 177 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 147 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to South Africa. 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 London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

    A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa can take about 17h 05m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 219. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa 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 London Heathrow Airport to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 994. Lufthansa flights start at R7 316 while deals on Egyptair start at R7 827 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa are London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo, London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl and London Heathrow - Sun City Resort Pilansberg.

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

    Consider Scandinavian Airlines (73%), China Eastern (73%) or Delta (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa? While on average our users pay R18 356, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R8 332. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R8 580.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to South Africa 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 London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (average of R14 203). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 309). 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 Heathrow to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to South Africa. 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 6 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapestR8 686AverageR9 819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 798AverageR16 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 824AverageR14 618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 469AverageR17 699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 089AverageR17 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 110AverageR12 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 114AverageR11 603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR10 125AverageR13 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR10 392AverageR15 946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 807AverageR14 781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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