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Cheap flights from London to South Africa from R8 154

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
May 2 — May 91
1 adult

Cheap 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 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 072

One-way from

R8 154

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 345

Good round-trip deal

R14 112 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 915 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • London to South Africa
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8/5
  • 8/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 55m total
  • London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R18 224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 007 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) 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 27 April 2025.

Mon 26/510:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/614:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R12 072
Mon 12/522:10LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 10mEgyptair
Mon 26/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 26/4R12 109
Mon 2/69:25LCY - JNB
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/617:50JNB - LCY
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R12 165
Mon 2/621:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Tue 17/616:50JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 26/4R12 315
Mon 2/66:00LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/617:50JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R12 389
Mon 2/66:10LGW - JNB
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/617:50JNB - LGW
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R12 557
Tue 9/915:25LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 05mAir France
Wed 24/918:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 45mAir France
Deal found 26/4R12 762
Thu 9/1011:00LGW - JNB
1 stop36h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 16/101:15JNB - LGW
1 stop30h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4R12 781
Wed 11/66:00STN - JNB
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/614:30JNB - STN
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R12 800
Wed 28/521:45LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 2/69:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/4R12 818
Sun 1/618:35LTN - JNB
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/617:50JNB - LTN
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R13 005
Tue 10/66:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Tue 17/623:15JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 00mKLM
Deal found 26/4R13 005

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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 27 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to South Africa that are best for you.

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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 26/5

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

R12 072

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

22:10-7:20

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

21:45-13:35

1 stop16h 50m

R12 109

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 2/6

9:25-7:30

2 stops21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

17:50-12:30

2 stops19h 40m

R12 165

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 2/6

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

16:50-9:00

1 stop17h 10m

R12 315

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 2/6

6:00-7:30

2 stops24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

17:50-16:25

2 stops23h 35m

R12 389

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 2/6

6:10-7:30

2 stops24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

17:50-11:20

2 stops18h 30m

R12 557

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 9/10

11:00-0:15

1 stop36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

1:15-6:50

1 stop30h 35m

R12 781

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 11/6

6:00-13:05

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

14:30-11:30

2 stops22h 00m

R12 800

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 28/5

21:45-8:20

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

9:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

R12 818

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 10/6

6:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

23:15-16:15

1 stop18h 00m

R13 005

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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 R89). Flying from London 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 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 27 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London 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 14% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 27 April 2025.

The most flights from LON to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 27 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from London to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
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Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 587 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 560 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 444 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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.

  • 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 Etihad Airways (R8 844), Egyptair (R9 702), and RwandAir (R9 777).

  • 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 Virgin Atlantic (95%), China Eastern (95%) or American Airlines (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 R96 195, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R13 043. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R12 389.

  • 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 R89). Flying from London 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 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 27 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR7 423AverageR16 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 638AverageR16 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 759AverageR12 522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR10 789AverageR17 746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR10 896AverageR13 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR11 368AverageR19 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 736AverageR18 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 834AverageR19 361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 864AverageR14 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 890AverageR16 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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