How long is the flight from London to South Africa?

A quick flight from London to South Africa can take about 14h 05m. Air Algerie provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 083. 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 (R2 560), Norse Atlantic UK (R5 183), and A.P.G. (R6 640).

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 to South Africa?

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

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 R15 195, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R9 097. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R11 008.

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

Consider Finnair (73%), American Airlines (69%) or Iberia (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to South Africa.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from London to South Africa are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Africa (average of R13 207). Flying from London to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 495). 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?

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

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

How often are flights from London to South Africa delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between London and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 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 early afternoon 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 Wednesday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to South Africa?

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to South Africa, such as Virgin Atlantic,Ethiopian Air, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Atlantic

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Ethiopian Air

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Virgin Atlantic

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10,0

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Lufthansa

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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6,7

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10,0

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Condor

6,6

Okay

589 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

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694 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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How long is the flight from London to South Africa?
A quick flight from London to South Africa can take about 14h 05m. Air Algerie provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 083. 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 (R2 560), Norse Atlantic UK (R5 183), and A.P.G. (R6 640).
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 - Cape Town Intl, London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo or London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl, as they are the most popular.
What are the most reliable airlines from London to South Africa?
Consider Finnair (73%), American Airlines (69%) or Iberia (69%) 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 R15 195, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R9 097. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R11 008.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Africa (average of R13 207). Flying from London to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 495). 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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Emirates	CheapestR8 211	AverageR21 026	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air Algerie	CheapestR8 670	AverageR10 608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 766	AverageR16 293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 792	AverageR14 112	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 231	AverageR17 911	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR10 015	AverageR15 367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR10 052	AverageR18 976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
RwandAir	CheapestR10 088	AverageR14 000	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 104	AverageR13 521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 354	AverageR15 700	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights

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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 17 September 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

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

How often are flights from London to South Africa delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between London and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 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 early afternoon 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 Wednesday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to South Africa?

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to South Africa, such as Virgin Atlantic,Ethiopian Air, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from London to South Africa?

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

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from London to South Africa?

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

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

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

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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 17 September 2026.

Best flights from London to South Africa
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Direct flights from London to South Africa
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