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 16h 25m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 330. 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 931. Lufthansa flights start at R7 163 while deals on Egyptair start at R7 633 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 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 427, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R11 222. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R8 353.

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

Consider Finnair (70%), Scandinavian Airlines (67%) or China Eastern (67%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or Lufthansa as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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Popular in	December
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Average price	R15 394
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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 R13 954). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 891). 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?

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

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 121 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

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.

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RwandAir

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Virgin Atlantic

7,4

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Ethiopian Air

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Lufthansa

6,8

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KGL - NBO

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

British Airways

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RwandAir

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KGL - NBO

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

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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 16h 25m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 330. 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 931. Lufthansa flights start at R7 163 while deals on Egyptair start at R7 633 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 Finnair (70%), Scandinavian Airlines (67%) or China Eastern (67%) 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 427, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R11 222. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R8 353.
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 R13 954). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 891). 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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Air Algerie	CheapestR8 505	AverageR10 119	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 614	AverageR15 839	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 640	AverageR14 313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 071	AverageR17 602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	CheapestR9 878	AverageR18 258	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Egyptair	CheapestR9 902	AverageR11 490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
RwandAir	CheapestR9 913	AverageR13 577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 929	AverageR12 686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 175	AverageR15 584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	CheapestR10 581	AverageR15 076	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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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 23 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

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 121 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

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How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

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