Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa from R9 000

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
Aug 23 — Aug 301
1 adult

Cheap 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 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 515

One-way from

R9 000

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 876

Good round-trip deal

R17 418 or less

Good one-way deal

R17 112 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 2/12-28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • London to South Africa
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 50m total
  • London to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 245 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 951 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Heathrow to South Africa.

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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 18 August 2025.

Tue 2/1213:45LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 45mSWISS
Wed 28/19:25CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Deal found 16/8R12 515
Wed 26/1118:40LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1218:45CPT - LHR
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8R12 550
Mon 17/116:00LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Mon 8/1223:35CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mSWISS
Deal found 18/8R12 568
Tue 25/1120:05LHR - CPT
1 stop36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1218:45CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8R12 585
Mon 22/921:20LHR - JNB
1 stop28h 00mRwandAir
Sat 4/103:10JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 16/8R12 761
Mon 3/116:00LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/119:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8R12 779
Mon 1/922:10LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 00mEgyptair
Mon 8/921:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 17/8R12 779
Fri 22/822:10LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 00mEgyptair
Mon 15/921:45JNB - LHR
1 stop35h 55mEgyptair
Deal found 16/8R12 796
Thu 11/914:45LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 25/99:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/8R12 814
Tue 19/821:20LHR - JNB
1 stop28h 00mRwandAir
Thu 18/93:10JNB - LHR
1 stop28h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 16/8R12 832
Wed 20/816:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/919:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8R12 849
Wed 3/921:45LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/99:50JNB - LHR
1 stop27h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/8R12 867

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 16/11

9:00-10:30

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

20:15-8:05

1 stop13h 50m

R12 919

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 20/11

9:00-10:30

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

20:15-13:00

1 stop18h 45m

R12 972

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 21/9

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

9:50-7:40

1 stop22h 50m

R13 042

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 5/10

20:55-8:30

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

9:50-13:05

1 stop28h 15m

R13 042

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

19:20-8:20

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

9:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

R13 042

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 21/9

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

R13 042

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 21/9

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/10

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

R13 042

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 4/10

21:45-8:20

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

9:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

R13 042

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

19:15-21:25

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

8:50-21:25

1 stop14h 35m

R13 552

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 28/8

20:55-21:25

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/10

23:15-16:15

1 stop18h 00m

R13 570

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, 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?

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 18 August 2025.

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 23% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 18 August 2025.

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

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 18 August 2025.
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.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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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 35m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 042. 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 Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 000. Brussels Airlines flights start at R9 000 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R9 492 one-way.

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

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

    Consider Delta (88%), China Eastern (75%) or WestJet (75%) 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 R20 539, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R15 705. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R11 935.

  • 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, 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

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 18 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 250AverageR16 852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 371AverageR11 917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Egyptair flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 540AverageR12 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 736AverageR15 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
LufthansaCheapestR10 751AverageR16 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR10 912AverageR18 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 931AverageR16 050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Air France flights
KLMCheapestR11 214AverageR15 688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 293AverageR14 728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 345AverageR17 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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