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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa from R7 164

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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
Mar 9 — Mar 161
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 7 February 2026.

Mon 11/520:25
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Lufthansa
Mon 18/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/2R9 713
Thu 19/213:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/2R9 746
Tue 28/413:40
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
Lufthansa
Mon 18/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/2R9 762
Mon 13/411:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R9 778
Tue 28/46:50
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2R9 794
Sun 8/215:00
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Air France
Mon 16/219:20
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 35m
Air France
Deal found 6/2R9 810
Mon 11/56:00
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R9 826
Tue 10/26:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Tue 17/223:59
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 51m
KLM
Deal found 7/2R9 843
Thu 26/28:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/2R9 859
Tue 24/26:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Tue 17/323:59
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 51m
KLM
Deal found 4/2R9 875
Sat 21/218:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/210:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2R9 891
Thu 5/26:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Wed 11/223:59
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 51m
KLM
Deal found 4/2R9 907

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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 713

One-way from

R7 164

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 988

Good round-trip deal

R12 457 or less

Good one-way deal

R16 489 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • London to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 22/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 35m total
  • London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 303 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 171 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 7 February 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 - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

17:50-22:05

1 stop26h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

23:59-13:50

1 stop15h 51m

R10 117

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

16:50-6:20

1 stop15h 30m

R10 940

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

20:30-2:20

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

16:50-6:20

1 stop15h 30m

R10 988

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

3:10-6:20

1 stop29h 10m

R10 988

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

21:20-2:20

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

16:50-9:45

1 stop17h 55m

R11 214

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

21:20-2:20

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

16:50-7:00

1 stop15h 10m

R11 262

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 21/5

17:15-9:20

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

8:45-22:40

1 stop14h 55m

R11 424

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

19:20-19:30

2 stops22h 10m

East London

Mon 16/3

12:35-8:00

2 stops21h 25m

R12 295

LondonPort Elizabeth

LHR - PLZ

LHRPLZ

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

11:30-20:00

2 stops30h 30m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 18/3

15:45-13:45

2 stops24h 00m

R12 392

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

22:00-7:25

Nonstop11h 25m

R12 779

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to South Africa

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (average of R1 775). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R10 423). 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 7 February 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 7 February 2026.

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

How often are flights from London to South Africa delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between London and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 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 Sunday 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 7% of flights being delayed.

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 7 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, RwandAir, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 772 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 719 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 15h 50m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 940. 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 956. Lufthansa flights start at R7 222 while deals on SWISS start at R7 261 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 American Airlines (60%), Iberia (60%) or British Airways (60%) 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 R22 101, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 752. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R8 552.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (average of R1 775). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R10 423). 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 7 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 003AverageR16 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 278AverageR17 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 409AverageR14 714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 675AverageR10 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 985AverageR11 722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR10 245AverageR19 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR10 450AverageR14 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 491AverageR12 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR10 501AverageR14 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 687AverageR13 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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