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. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 008. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa is about 9675 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 Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 036. SWISS flights start at R9 071 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R9 383 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 - Cape Town Intl, London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo and London Heathrow - Johannesburg Lanseria.

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 R17 151, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R13 642. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R11 846.

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

Consider Delta (72%), China Eastern (70%) or WestJet (70%) 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 Air France, British Airways or Emirates 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.

R8 152+ Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to South Africa

Round-trip from	R11 569
One-way from	R8 152
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R13 737
Good round-trip deal	R15 402 or less
Good one-way deal	R16 057 or less

Lufthansa
15/11-20/11
3 total stops
38h 55m total
London to South Africa

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41h 35m total
London to South Africa

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 718 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Sat 15/1117:10LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1110:10JNB - LHR

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R11 569

Sun 21/99:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 25/99:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 586

Thu 30/1013:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/119:50JNB - LHR

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 603

Mon 3/1118:40LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1119:45JNB - LHR

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R11 621

Mon 22/920:55LHR - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways

Mon 22/129:50JNB - LHR

1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9R11 638

Wed 17/921:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 24/914:30JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R11 655

Tue 16/921:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 23/914:30JNB - LHR

1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R11 673

Wed 17/921:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 13/1022:50JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R11 690

Wed 17/922:10LHR - JNB

1 stop32h 00mEgyptair

Mon 29/921:45JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 15/9R11 707

Sun 9/118:50LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Mon 24/119:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 725

Sat 20/99:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Wed 24/99:50JNB - LHR

1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 742

Wed 24/914:45LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways

Tue 7/109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 760

Best flights from Heathrow to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sat 8/1120:55LHR - JNB

1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways

Mon 24/119:50JNB - LHR

1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R12 245

Tue 4/1120:25LHR - JNB

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1219:40JNB - LHR

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R12 835

Mon 12/120:25LHR - JNB

1 stop23h 40mKLM

Sun 1/223:59JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 51mKLM

Deal found 16/9R12 887

Tue 10/313:50LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Mon 23/39:30CPT - LHR

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9R13 008

Tue 7/1021:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Fri 21/1114:30JNB - LHR

1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R13 789

Sun 15/312:05LHR - CPT

2 stops17h 35mSWISS

Fri 20/39:25CPT - LHR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R14 014

Tue 3/221:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Tue 24/319:35JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R14 066

Wed 11/217:45LHR - CPT

1 stop16h 05mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 651

Sun 2/1113:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Fri 14/119:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R12 297

Tue 28/1013:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Tue 25/119:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R12 297

Tue 11/1118:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 27/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R14 084

Tue 21/1020:55LHR - JNB

1 stop23h 25mKLM

Thu 30/1023:59JNB - LHR

1 stop18h 06mKLM

Deal found 15/9R14 136

Tue 10/312:05LHR - CPT

2 stops17h 35mSWISS

Mon 23/39:30CPT - LHR

2 stops27h 45mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R14 656

Wed 4/320:15LHR - DUR

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/37:00DUR - LHR

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R14 847

Wed 5/1120:15LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 23/1115:25CPT - LHR

1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R15 194

Mon 27/1021:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Wed 19/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R14 084

Mon 27/1010:00LHR - GRJ

2 stops49h 45mKLM

Wed 12/1114:20GRJ - LHR

2 stops27h 45mKLM

Deal found 17/9R14 673

Sun 11/120:55LHR - JNB

1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways

Mon 2/29:50JNB - LHR

1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9R13 824

Wed 4/221:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Thu 5/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9R14 118

Sun 28/921:00LHR - DUR

2 stops20h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/118:10DUR - LHR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R16 408

Fri 31/1013:55LHR - PTG

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/117:35PTG - LHR

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R16 703

Sun 8/320:15LHR - PLZ

2 stops37h 40mLufthansa

Thu 12/37:00PLZ - LHR

2 stops17h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 14/9R18 576

Thu 12/213:45LHR - CPT

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Sun 8/39:25CPT - LHR

1 stop24h 40mSWISS

Deal found 15/9R17 570

Mon 27/1017:50LHR - GRJ

2 stops41h 55mKLM

Tue 11/1114:20GRJ - LHR

2 stops28h 40mKLM

Deal found 17/9R16 061

Thu 30/109:00LHR - PLZ

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1115:25PLZ - LHR

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 720

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2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R17 362

Fri 21/1111:05LHR - PLZ

3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1210:20PLZ - LHR

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 824

Sun 2/1122:20LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 13/1122:10CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R17 622

Fri 2/120:15LHR - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

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1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R17 674

Thu 30/1022:00LHR - PZB

2 stops37h 40mEmirates

Thu 6/117:05PZB - LHR

2 stops26h 05mEmirates

Deal found 15/9R48 217

Direct flights from Heathrow to South Africa
Explore direct flight options from Heathrow to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Tue 30/922:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 6/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R13 216

Thu 13/1119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 30/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9R13 251

Tue 3/319:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 18/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R13 355

Thu 5/219:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 2/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9R13 373

Mon 29/922:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 2/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R13 390

Mon 6/1022:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 13/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9R13 407

Sun 5/1022:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 10/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9R13 425

Sat 1/1119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 19/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R13 459

Wed 1/1022:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 3/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9R13 477

Sat 7/319:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 18/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9R13 511

Sun 5/1022:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 23/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9R13 529

Thu 2/1019:05LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways

Sun 5/1019:25JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R13 581

Last-minute flights from Heathrow to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to South Africa. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 16/921:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 23/914:30JNB - LHR

1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R11 673

Wed 17/921:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 23/914:30JNB - LHR

1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R11 655

Wed 17/921:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 13/1022:50JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R11 690

Wed 17/922:10LHR - JNB

1 stop32h 00mEgyptair

Mon 29/921:45JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 15/9R11 707

Sat 20/99:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Wed 24/99:50JNB - LHR

1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 742

Sun 21/99:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 25/99:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 586

Mon 22/99:30LHR - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Fri 3/109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 725

Mon 22/96:30LHR - CPT

1 stop13h 40mKLM

Tue 30/923:15CPT - LHR

1 stop22h 40mKLM

Deal found 15/9R13 355

Wed 24/914:45LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways

Tue 14/109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 760

Sun 28/915:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 10mEgyptair

Wed 12/1121:45JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 15/9R11 794

Thu 30/1013:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/119:50JNB - LHR

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 603

Fri 31/1013:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Fri 7/119:50JNB - LHR

1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 638

One-way flights from Heathrow to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Tue 3/315:15LHR - CPT

3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R8 152

Tue 9/127:05LHR - CPT

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R8 239

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2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R8 256

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2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 308

Thu 15/17:50LHR - CPT

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 412

Sat 29/117:50LHR - CPT

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 464

Mon 1/1211:05LHR - JNB

2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 16/9R8 533

Wed 5/1121:05LHR - JNB

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R8 551

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2 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 568

Mon 17/1121:05LHR - JNB

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 603

Tue 4/1115:15LHR - JNB

2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R8 620

Tue 2/127:50LHR - CPT

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R8 638

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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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Price

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 8/11

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

9:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

R12 245

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

R12 297

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

R12 297

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

20:25-22:05

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

19:40-13:45

1 stop20h 05m

R12 835

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

20:25-22:05

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-13:50

1 stop15h 51m

R12 887

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

13:50-7:40

1 stop15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

9:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

R13 008

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 7/10

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

14:30-6:35

1 stop18h 05m

R13 789

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 11/1

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

9:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

R13 824

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

12:05-7:40

2 stops17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

9:25-21:40

1 stop14h 15m

R14 014

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:35-4:55

Nonstop11h 20m

R14 066

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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.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to South Africa flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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 London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

The most flights from LHR to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

RwandAir

7,7

Good

37 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

281 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 363 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 008. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa is about 9675 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 Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 036. SWISS flights start at R9 071 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R9 383 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 - Cape Town Intl, London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo and London Heathrow - Johannesburg Lanseria.
What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?
Consider Delta (72%), China Eastern (70%) or WestJet (70%) 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 R17 151, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R13 642. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R11 846.
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.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Egyptair	CheapestR10 024	AverageR11 778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 114	AverageR15 890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 552	AverageR16 707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 593	AverageR15 253	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR10 711	AverageR15 443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 767	AverageR18 506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 028	AverageR11 834	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 061	AverageR15 445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR11 141	AverageR14 636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR11 194	AverageR16 920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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