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Cheap flights from London to South Africa from R6 428

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
Jan 1 — Jan 81
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 2 December 2025.

Wed 3/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 11/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 1/12R10 394
Tue 2/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 1/12R10 770
Wed 3/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 1/12R10 821
Tue 9/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 25/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 1/12R10 941
Tue 2/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 30/11R11 009
Sat 6/1219:25LHR - JNB
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R11 214
Wed 3/1220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Sat 20/123:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 1/12R11 248
Tue 9/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 17/128:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 30/11R11 300
Sat 6/1214:50LHR - JNB
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R11 300
Mon 8/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 25/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 1/12R11 317
Sat 6/1219:25LHR - JNB
2 stops36h 05mAustrian Airlines
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 55mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 1/12R11 317
Wed 3/1222:00LHR - JNB
1 stop31h 10mEgyptair
Wed 10/1221:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 30/11R11 351

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 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 086

One-way from

R6 428

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 377

Good round-trip deal

R10 977 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 542 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 9/5-16/5
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 15m total
  • London to South Africa
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  • 24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 40m total
  • London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 322 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 773 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 2 December 2025.
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LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 9/5

9:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R10 086

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

14:30-5:40

1 stop17h 10m

R11 334

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 15/2

17:30-9:30

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

R11 402

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

20:30-9:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R11 830

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

14:30-9:05

1 stop19h 35m

R11 830

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 27/1

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

15:25-5:40

1 stop16h 15m

R11 966

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

19:20-8:20

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

R12 120

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

21:45-8:20

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

9:50-12:45

1 stop27h 55m

R12 223

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

19:20-8:20

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

9:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

R12 291

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Thu 22/1

18:15-9:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

19:45-9:15

1 stop15h 30m

R12 343

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Best time to book a flight from London to South Africa

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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 453). Flying from London to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R10 530). 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 2 December 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 in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 36% 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London 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 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 2 December 2025.

The most flights from LON to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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 121 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 Friday 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 6% 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 2 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to South Africa, such as KLM, RwandAir, andVirgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
1 426 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
1 426 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
675 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
903 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
7 549 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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

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 R10 086. 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 Norse Atlantic UK (R6 906), Egyptair (R8 154), and Ethiopian Air (R8 342).

  • 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 City - Cape Town Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider Scandinavian Airlines (97%), China Eastern (97%) or Delta (97%) 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 R25 453, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R12 613. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R11 573.

  • 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 453). Flying from London to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R10 530). 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 2 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 801AverageR15 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 914AverageR14 411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR9 343AverageR12 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestR9 880AverageR11 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR10 333AverageR16 430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 520AverageR13 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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A.P.G.CheapestR10 838AverageR11 640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR10 852AverageR16 664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 870AverageR11 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR10 901AverageR15 124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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