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Cheap flights from London to South Africa from R6 794

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
Jul 23 — Jul 301
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 23 June 2026.

Sun 11/1019:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Tue 20/1018:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 18/6R10 159
Fri 26/619:45
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Condor
Fri 3/718:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Condor
Deal found 18/6R10 208
Thu 25/67:00
LTN
-
JNB
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/718:35
JNB
-
LTN
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6R10 273
Sun 28/619:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Fri 3/718:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Condor
Deal found 20/6R10 323
Thu 25/69:05
STN
-
JNB
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/718:35
JNB
-
STN
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6R10 323
Sat 4/710:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Condor
Fri 10/718:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Deal found 18/6R10 684
Thu 25/69:15
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/718:35
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6R10 831
Tue 20/1018:25
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Kenya Airways
Fri 6/111:35
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/6R10 930
Tue 1/911:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop27h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 19/917:00
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/6R11 176
Tue 1/911:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/98:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6R11 192
Mon 14/911:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop27h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 21/917:00
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/6R11 209
Sun 30/818:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Lufthansa
Wed 9/98:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 22/6R11 209

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 23 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 159

One-way from

R6 794

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 572

Good round-trip deal

R5 225 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 746 or less
Condor
  • Condor
  • 11/10-18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • London to South Africa
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26/11
  • 26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 20m total
  • London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R34 481 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 221 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to South Africa.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 23 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 1/12

7:30-21:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

23:00-8:45

Nonstop11h 45m

R12 604

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 11/11

10:55-9:40

2 stops20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

13:30-16:20

2 stops28h 50m

R12 866

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 4/10

7:30-9:40

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

R12 998

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 4/10

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

R13 359

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 1/11

10:55-9:40

2 stops20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

18:50-9:55

1 stop17h 05m

R13 490

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Thu 17/9

21:40-8:15

2 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

20:55-19:55

2 stops24h 00m

R13 736

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

17:25-9:50

1 stop15h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

18:55-9:00

1 stop15h 05m

R13 835

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 4/10

16:00-7:45

1 stop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

20:40-14:30

2 stops18h 50m

R14 442

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 23/10

14:45-8:15

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

9:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

R14 540

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Wed 18/11

9:10-8:40

2 stops21h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

20:20-20:30

2 stops26h 10m

R14 557

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Africa (average of R13 063). Flying from London to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 909). 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 23 June 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 23 June 2026.

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 15% of weekly flights between London and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 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 9% 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

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 23 June 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
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
690 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 007 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 092 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 068 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 30m. Norse Atlantic UK provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 604. The distance from London to South Africa is about 9637 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 006), Norse Atlantic UK (R5 079), and A.P.G. (R6 605).

  • 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo, as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider Scandinavian Airlines (85%), China Eastern (85%) or Delta (85%) 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 896, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 095. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R11 192.

  • 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 063). Flying from London to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 909). 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 23 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapestR8 722AverageR9 859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 835AverageR16 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 861AverageR13 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 157AverageR17 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 151AverageR11 986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 156AverageR11 650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR10 343AverageR13 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.CheapestR10 405AverageR12 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR10 420AverageR19 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR10 435AverageR16 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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