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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa from R7 879

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
Nov 30 — Dec 71
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 31 October 2025.

Tue 4/1111:10LHR - CPT
1 stop18h 30mLufthansa
Mon 10/119:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 30/10R10 690
Mon 3/1118:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Mon 10/119:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 31/10R11 052
Mon 3/116:00LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/119:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10R11 103
Fri 31/1013:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Wed 5/119:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 30/10R11 138
Tue 2/128:45LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 55mLufthansa
Wed 24/129:30CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 30/10R11 155
Mon 3/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/1114:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/10R11 172
Sun 2/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/1114:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/10R11 190
Mon 10/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/1223:00JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/10R11 207
Mon 3/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/1123:00JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/10R11 224
Wed 3/1218:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Wed 24/129:30CPT - LHR
1 stop24h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 30/10R11 241
Wed 5/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/1114:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/10R11 241
Fri 31/1013:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Sun 9/119:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 31/10R11 258

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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 155

One-way from

R7 879

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 758

Good round-trip deal

R14 482 or less

Good one-way deal

R17 588 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 2/12-24/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • London to South Africa
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 00m total
  • London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R17 976 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 283 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to South Africa.
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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 31 October 2025.
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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South Africa

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Depart

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LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

8:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

9:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

R11 914

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 26/11

14:25-10:55

2 stops18h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

9:00-21:40

1 stop14h 40m

R12 414

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

6:30-22:05

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

23:59-14:25

1 stop16h 26m

R12 552

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 30/11

7:00-10:30

2 stops25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

23:35-18:40

2 stops21h 05m

R12 552

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 14/1

6:30-22:05

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

23:59-17:00

1 stop19h 01m

R12 638

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

14:30-6:35

1 stop18h 05m

R12 672

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 2/1

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

14:30-6:35

1 stop18h 05m

R12 672

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 29/11

20:05-10:30

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

20:15-21:25

2 stops27h 10m

R12 931

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 29/11

19:40-8:40

Nonstop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

22:00-7:20

Nonstop11h 20m

R13 052

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 17/11

19:40-8:40

Nonstop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

22:00-7:20

Nonstop11h 20m

R13 086

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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 914). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 276). 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 31 October 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 in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 42% 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 Sunday at midday 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 31 October 2025.

The most flights from LHR to ZA0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 31 October 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
671 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
286 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 488 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 13h 35m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 552. 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 Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R8 483. Egyptair flights start at R8 483 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R8 638 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 Scandinavian Airlines (100%), China Eastern (82%) or Delta (82%) 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 436, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R13 671. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R10 690.

  • 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 914). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 276). 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 31 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestR9 964AverageR11 884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 054AverageR15 234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 422AverageR16 197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 530AverageR15 034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 632AverageR14 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR10 703AverageR17 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 963AverageR11 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR10 969AverageR15 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 045AverageR14 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 128AverageR16 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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