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Cheap flights from London to South Africa from R6 461

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
Jan 14 — Jan 211
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 15 December 2025.

Mon 15/1210:30LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 00mLufthansa
Mon 22/1219:45JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 14/12R12 180
Mon 15/1210:30LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R12 298
Wed 24/1216:40LHR - JNB
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Wed 21/119:45JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 13/12R12 534
Mon 15/129:50LCY - JNB
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Mon 22/1219:45JNB - LCY
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 14/12R12 585
Mon 15/126:30LHR - JNB
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Sun 28/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop23h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 13/12R12 787
Wed 24/1213:50LHR - JNB
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/119:45JNB - LHR
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12R12 956
Mon 15/127:30LHR - JNB
1 stop24h 00mLufthansa
Tue 23/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 13/12R13 327
Mon 15/127:30LHR - JNB
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12R13 665
Sun 14/1210:30LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 00mLufthansa
Sun 21/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 13/12R13 749
Wed 31/1220:15LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/314:35CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12R13 766
Tue 30/1220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Tue 27/116:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 14/12R14 137
Tue 30/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 3/212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/12R14 154

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 15 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 712

One-way from

R6 461

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R19 805

Good round-trip deal

R10 832 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 899 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 11/5-25/5
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 15m total
  • London to South Africa
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 18/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 952 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 165 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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Price to beat on a one-way 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 15 December 2025.
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London

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South Africa

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Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R11 151

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 3/5

16:00-9:10

1 stop16h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

22:25-14:30

1 stop17h 05m

R11 286

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

9:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R11 539

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 25/1

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

14:30-5:40

1 stop17h 10m

R11 674

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 8/2

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

15:25-5:40

1 stop16h 15m

R11 893

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 27/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:45-9:20

1 stop15h 35m

R11 944

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 29/1

10:00-13:05

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

14:30-5:40

1 stop17h 10m

R11 978

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

14:30-6:35

1 stop18h 05m

R11 978

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

20:05-10:30

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

19:45-21:20

2 stops27h 35m

R12 399

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 14/3

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

8:45-18:30

Nonstop11h 45m

R12 433

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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 400). Flying from London to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R10 358). 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 15 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 Wednesday 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 15 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 122 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 15 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
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
675 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
911 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 578 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 966. 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 (R4 031), A.P.G. (R6 879), and Lufthansa (R7 578).

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

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

    Consider China Eastern (95%), Delta (95%) or WestJet (95%) 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 105, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R12 107. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R11 269.

  • 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 400). Flying from London to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R10 358). 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 15 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 711AverageR15 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 810AverageR14 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR9 220AverageR12 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR9 563AverageR15 967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 750AverageR11 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR10 374AverageR13 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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A.P.G.CheapestR10 696AverageR11 487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR10 711AverageR21 416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 727AverageR11 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR10 745AverageR14 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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