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Cheap flights from London to South Africa from R8 643

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
Aug 15 — Aug 221
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 16 July 2026.

Sun 11/1019:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Tue 27/1019:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 35m
Condor
Deal found 13/7R9 738
Mon 31/810:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Condor
Fri 2/1018:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Deal found 14/7R9 754
Mon 3/810:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Condor
Tue 4/818:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Deal found 14/7R9 771
Sun 11/1019:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Sun 18/1018:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 13/7R9 803
Wed 28/1020:15
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Condor
Tue 10/1119:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Condor
Deal found 13/7R9 820
Sun 30/819:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Sun 6/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Condor
Deal found 13/7R9 836
Wed 12/819:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Condor
Wed 2/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 10m
Condor
Deal found 14/7R9 869
Wed 26/819:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Condor
Wed 2/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 10m
Condor
Deal found 13/7R9 918
Sun 2/819:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Sun 9/818:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Condor
Deal found 15/7R9 967
Mon 31/810:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Condor
Sun 27/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Condor
Deal found 14/7R9 999
Thu 20/810:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Condor
Tue 1/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Condor
Deal found 13/7R10 016
Sun 29/1117:20
STN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/1218:50
JNB
-
STN
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/7R10 146

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 16 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 738

One-way from

R8 643

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R19 214

Good round-trip deal

R10 732 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 352 or less
Condor
  • Condor
  • 19/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • London to South Africa
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2/9
  • 2/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 801 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 662 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 16 July 2026.
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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 2/9

19:40-8:45

1 stop36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

18:35-14:40

1 stop21h 05m

R10 097

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 4/10

16:00-7:45

1 stop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

20:00-14:30

1 stop19h 30m

R11 159

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Tue 15/9

7:00-7:30

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

18:35-21:45

2 stops28h 10m

R11 208

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Tue 15/9

7:55-7:30

2 stops22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

18:35-20:55

2 stops27h 20m

R11 780

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Tue 1/9

19:50-8:20

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

20:55-22:55

2 stops27h 00m

R12 695

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Fri 4/9

6:20-8:15

2 stops24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

14:05-0:30

3 stops35h 25m

R12 761

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 13/10

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

13:30-22:35

2 stops35h 05m

R12 989

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

17:55-16:40

1 stop23h 45m

R13 136

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Mon 21/9

9:15-9:30

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

17:55-8:40

1 stop15h 45m

R13 267

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

6:25-9:40

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

13:30-14:55

2 stops27h 25m

R13 610

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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 136). Flying from London to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 371). 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 16 July 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 16 July 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 126 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 16 July 2026.
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
7,5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 010 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 139 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 121 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Condor
6,6
Okay
521 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

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 10m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 296. 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 993), Norse Atlantic UK (R5 057), and A.P.G. (R6 576).

  • 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 (76%), China Eastern (76%) or Delta (76%) 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 266, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R8 329. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R11 225.

  • 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 136). Flying from London to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 371). 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 16 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapestR8 683AverageR9 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 796AverageR15 835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 822AverageR13 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 117AverageR17 219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 797AverageR11 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 111AverageR11 599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR10 177AverageR16 309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 207AverageR13 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.CheapestR10 359AverageR12 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR10 389AverageR17 140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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