Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from R5 073

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
May 21 — May 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to United Kingdom

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 April 2026.

Mon 14/99:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 20/914:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4R9 721
Mon 20/79:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 31/821:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/4R9 754
Thu 6/89:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/920:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R9 770
Mon 8/620:40
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/66:30
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4R9 770
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 29/620:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R9 786
Thu 10/99:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 20/914:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R9 803
Sun 2/89:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 30/814:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R9 819
Mon 15/620:35
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/621:05
LGW
-
JNB
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R9 835
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 31/821:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R9 983
Mon 4/520:40
JNB
-
LGW
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/56:30
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4R10 016
Mon 27/420:40
JNB
-
LGW
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/521:05
LGW
-
JNB
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R10 065
Mon 21/99:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 26/914:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4R10 081

Find flight deals from South Africa to United Kingdom

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to United Kingdom flight deals. Data was last updated 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 721

One-way from

R5 073

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 370

Good round-trip deal

R11 797 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 357 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/9-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • South Africa to United Kingdom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R17 368 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 368 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to United Kingdom.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to United Kingdom.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 22/6

20:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

R10 474

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:50-22:10

2 stops27h 20m

London Luton

Tue 26/5

9:40-10:30

2 stops23h 50m

R11 374

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

20:40-21:05

2 stops25h 25m

London Luton

Mon 25/5

9:15-9:15

2 stops23h 00m

R11 439

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

19:50-21:05

2 stops26h 15m

London Luton

Fri 8/5

21:50-10:30

2 stops35h 40m

R11 619

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

12:40-14:25

2 stops26h 45m

London Luton

Wed 10/6

7:15-10:30

2 stops26h 15m

R11 996

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LTN

CPTLTN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

19:30-19:55

2 stops25h 25m

London Luton

Wed 10/6

7:15-13:10

2 stops28h 55m

R12 028

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

12:40-11:25

2 stops23h 45m

London Luton

Sun 7/6

9:00-10:30

2 stops24h 30m

R12 290

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-6:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

9:00-9:00

1 stop23h 00m

R13 190

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

19:10-12:55

1 stop18h 45m

London Stansted

Sat 27/6

14:55-10:15

1 stop18h 20m

R13 354

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

19:10-12:55

1 stop18h 45m

London Stansted

Tue 23/6

21:05-16:15

1 stop18h 10m

R13 387

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to the United Kingdom

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom (average of R12 078). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 105). 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 ZA to GB?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to United Kingdom. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to United Kingdom as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to United Kingdom

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to United Kingdom. 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 21 April 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between South Africa and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 183 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to the United Kingdom flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom. Reviews last updated 21 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andVirgin Atlantic from South Africa to the United Kingdom. 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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to United Kingdom. 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 South Africa to United Kingdom?

    Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Emirates can get you from South Africa to United Kingdom in just under 18h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9090 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to United Kingdom one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Norse Atlantic UK. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 161. Users have also found prices from R3 264 and R3 503 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to United Kingdom that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to United Kingdom flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to United Kingdom?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to United Kingdom.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to United Kingdom?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to United Kingdom 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 South Africa to United Kingdom?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Kingdom (average of R12 078). Flying from South Africa to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 105). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from South Africa to the United Kingdom?

    Most airlines providing flights to the United Kingdom from South Africa offer eco-friendly flights. However, British Airways, Air France, KLM, SWISS, and Lufthansa offer the most eco-friendly flights. British Airways’ success in sustainable travel has involved offsetting carbon emissions produced by passengers, and the airline has also replaced older fleets with modern fleets with new operational technologies and sustainable aviation fuel. Air France achieves eco-friendly flights by reducing aircraft weight by using lightweight materials, and their fleet also includes modern-generation planes that are more fuel-efficient.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from South Africa to the United Kingdom?

    You can take several measures to ensure sustainable travel to the United Kingdom from South Africa. One way to achieve this is by adhering to the baggage limit provided by your airline before boarding your flight. Heavy baggage increases the weight of the plane, making it burn more fuel hence emitting more carbon. You can also opt for a direct flight to the United Kingdom instead of flights with layovers. Direct flights only have one take-off and landing, making them burn less fuel than flights with more than one take-off and landing. Another way you can ensure your flight is eco-friendly is by booking economy-class seats on your flights. These seats take up less space than first-class seats hence reducing the amount of carbon footprint per passenger. Lastly, instead of using disposable headsets and single-use plastics provided during your flight, you can carry reusable containers and your headphones.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to United Kingdom

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to United Kingdom. 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 21 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hahn AirCheapestR4 915AverageR11 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR6 624AverageR9 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 096AverageR11 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR7 169AverageR8 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 754AverageR13 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 562AverageR14 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 623AverageR13 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR8 656AverageR13 411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR9 362AverageR14 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 501AverageR12 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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