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Cheap flights from London to South Africa from R7 434

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
Feb 6 — Feb 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 339

One-way from

R7 434

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 883

Good round-trip deal

R12 825 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 617 or less
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 1/2-4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • London to South Africa
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27/4
  • 27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 45m total
  • London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 652 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 335 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 7 January 2026.

Sun 1/214:00LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 30mAir Algerie
Sat 4/422:25JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 05mAir Algerie
Deal found 7/1R10 339
Sun 1/215:00STN - JNB
1 stop15h 30mAir Algerie
Sat 4/422:25JNB - STN
1 stop17h 05mAir Algerie
Deal found 7/1R10 356
Thu 26/220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Thu 26/33:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 7/1R10 356
Mon 19/110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/214:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R10 372
Wed 28/18:05STN - JNB
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/214:30JNB - STN
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R10 372
Thu 29/111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/210:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R10 372
Sun 1/210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/214:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R10 389
Thu 22/110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/214:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R10 405
Mon 26/111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
Mon 16/219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 7/1R10 405
Fri 23/120:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mSWISS
Tue 3/220:15JNB - LHR
2 stops19h 25mSWISS
Deal found 7/1R10 421
Sun 18/110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/114:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R10 438
Sun 8/215:00STN - JNB
1 stop15h 30mAir Algerie
Wed 18/222:30JNB - STN
1 stop16h 00mAir Algerie
Deal found 7/1R10 438

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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 7 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to South Africa that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 27/1

13:00-13:05

2 stops22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

14:30-12:20

2 stops23h 50m

R10 389

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 27/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

20:15-8:45

1 stop14h 30m

R10 454

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Sun 25/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

R10 487

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 2/3

18:55-22:05

1 stop25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

23:15-18:30

1 stop20h 15m

R10 553

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 23/2

18:15-9:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-9:15

1 stop15h 30m

R10 586

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 24/2

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-9:15

1 stop15h 30m

R10 586

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 2/3

18:15-9:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-9:15

1 stop15h 30m

R10 586

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 20/1

18:15-9:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

20:15-8:45

1 stop14h 30m

R10 668

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Fri 23/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:15-8:45

1 stop14h 30m

R10 717

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Wed 21/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

20:15-8:45

1 stop14h 30m

R10 717

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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 362). Flying from London to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R10 110). 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 7 January 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 7 January 2026.

The most flights from LON to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 7 January 2026.
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
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
1 434 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
935 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
7 655 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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 13h 15m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 586. The distance from London to South Africa is about 9056 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 (R3 922), A.P.G. (R6 692), and Emirates (R6 780).

  • 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 (75%), China Eastern (75%) or Delta (75%) 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 R19 905, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 831. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R10 487.

  • 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 362). Flying from London to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R10 110). 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 7 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 529AverageR14 413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 598AverageR13 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR8 970AverageR12 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR9 158AverageR16 016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 485AverageR11 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR10 092AverageR13 311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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A.P.G.CheapestR10 405AverageR11 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR10 419AverageR14 374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 420AverageR20 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 435AverageR11 174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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