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Cheap flights from London to South Africa from R6 228

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
Apr 6 — Apr 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 March 2026.

Sun 12/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 26/414:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3R9 849
Wed 10/619:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Condor
Wed 17/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 20m
Condor
Deal found 4/3R9 899
Tue 15/910:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Condor
Wed 7/1018:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 20m
Condor
Deal found 6/3R9 915
Fri 24/47:15
STN
-
JNB
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/522:25
JNB
-
STN
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3R9 915
Mon 16/311:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R9 915
Tue 15/910:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Condor
Tue 29/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 4/3R9 932
Wed 4/320:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 50m
RwandAir
Mon 16/316:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/3R9 932
Sun 24/519:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Fri 29/518:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 4/3R9 949
Sun 12/45:55
STN
-
JNB
3 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/414:30
JNB
-
STN
3 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3R9 949
Mon 9/320:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 50m
RwandAir
Mon 16/316:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/3R9 949
Sat 2/515:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Wed 13/518:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 10m
Condor
Deal found 3/3R9 965
Tue 28/411:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R9 965

Find flight deals from London to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for London to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 849

One-way from

R6 228

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 855

Good round-trip deal

R13 141 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 244 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • London to South Africa
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 805 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 783 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to South Africa.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to South Africa.
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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

R11 776

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Mon 4/5

8:00-13:05

2 stops28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

14:30-13:45

2 stops24h 15m

R11 792

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

22:50-17:20

1 stop19h 30m

R12 423

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

22:50-6:20

1 stop32h 30m

R12 656

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Sun 3/5

20:45-21:20

1 stop23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

23:15-13:15

1 stop15h 00m

R12 672

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

17:30-6:20

3 stops37h 50m

R12 739

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 6/4

20:15-21:20

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

23:15-18:30

1 stop20h 15m

R12 955

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Fri 8/5

20:15-21:20

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

23:15-11:40

1 stop13h 25m

R13 088

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 5/6

21:20-9:25

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

19:25-5:35

Nonstop11h 10m

R13 121

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 19/4

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

18:00-16:40

1 stop23h 40m

R13 154

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Best time to book a flight from London to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from London with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Africa (average of R1 379). Flying from London to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R9 135). 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 LON to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 March 2026.

When flying from London to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from London to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 March 2026.

The most flights from LON 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 15% of weekly flights between London and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to South Africa, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
965 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 833 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 779 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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 to South Africa?

    A quick flight from London to South Africa can take about 11h 05m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 121. The distance from London to South Africa is about 9067 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to South Africa are Ethiopian Air (R3 043), Norse Atlantic UK (R3 969), and A.P.G. (R6 772).

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

    When deciding which route to take from London to South Africa, consider London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo, London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl or London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider Scandinavian Airlines (72%), China Eastern (72%) or Delta (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to South Africa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to South Africa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London to South Africa? While on average our users pay R16 690, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R11 699. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R6 394.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Africa (average of R1 379). Flying from London to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R9 135). 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 London to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 968AverageR14 014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR9 078AverageR13 304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR9 414AverageR16 296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 550AverageR17 149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 274AverageR11 312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 278AverageR12 066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.CheapestR10 530AverageR12 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR10 545AverageR21 591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 685AverageR13 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR10 817AverageR14 728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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