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Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

— LHR
Nov 6 — Nov 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 871
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 186 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R167 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in October 2026
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to the United Kingdom

When is the best time to book a flight to United Kingdom?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to United Kingdom, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What are the most popular places to fly to in United Kingdom?

The most popular places in United Kingdom to fly to are England and Scotland.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,RwandAir, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
RwandAir
7,9
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
693 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 726 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 248 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

FAQs about flying to United Kingdom

What is good to know if travelling to United Kingdom?

  • When visiting the United Kingdom, your trip would not be complete without an authentic theater performance. London’s West End is the largest of its kind in the world, and then there’s also the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, which is an open-air theater perfect for family groups.
  • Forget Stonehenge: the Ridgeway National Trail is a stone circle which is roughly 5,000 years older than Stonehenge. At the site, you’ll be able to trail along the stones as you make your way to the great sites such as the Cerne Giant, the 5 White Horses, and the alleged birthplace of King Arthur, Tintagel Castle.
  • Not all attractions in London cost a fortune to visit. Attractions such as the National Gallery, the Tate Britain & Tate Modern, the Royal Academy, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Imperial War Museum all offer free admissions.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to United Kingdom if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to United Kingdom on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to United Kingdom?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to United Kingdom.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom?

    London Gatwick is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to London Gatwick typically cost R487, while return flights cost around R350.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around R10 344, however they can be found for as little as R1 773.

  • Where does the fastest flight to United Kingdom depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Kingdom, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does London Heathrow have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to London Heathrow?

    Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel London Heathrow is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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