£224 Find Cheap Flights from London to South Africa

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Best South Africa Flight Deals from London

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cape Town
Cape Towndirect£344
Durban
Durban1 stop£530
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth1 stop£514
George
George2 stops£698
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stops£787
East London
East London2 stops£695
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stops£720
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein2 stops£642
Mthatha
Mthatha2 stops£793
Cape Town
Cape Towndirect£344
Durban
Durban1 stop£530
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth1 stop£514
George
George2 stops£698
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stops£787
East London
East London2 stops£695
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stops£720
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein2 stops£642
Mthatha
Mthatha2 stops£793

Cheap Flights from London to South Africa

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from London to South Africa

Mon, 10 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 22:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£344Norse Atlantic UK
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Thu, 9 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
09:30 - 22:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:55 - 10:45CPT-LGW
11h 50mdirect
£358Norse Atlantic UK
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Thu, 11 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
Kenya Airways Logo
11:00 - 00:25LGW-JNB
36h 25m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
01:25 - 06:50JNB-LGW
30h 25m1 stop
£530Kenya Airways
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Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Kenya Airways Logo
11:00 - 10:55LGW-JNB
22h 55m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 06:55JNB-LGW
14h 55m1 stop
£533Kenya Airways
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Mon, 13 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 03:55LGW-JNB
16h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:25JNB-LGW
16h 55m1 stop
£536Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 6 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 03:55LGW-JNB
16h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:20JNB-LGW
16h 50m1 stop
£536Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
KLM Logo
11:45 - 06:10LHR-CPT
16h 25m1 stop
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08:00 - 20:50CPT-LHR
14h 50m1 stop
£550KLM
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Mon, 27 Oct - Sat, 8 Nov
KLM Logo
20:25 - 21:55LHR-CPT
23h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
08:00 - 07:40CPT-LHR
25h 40m1 stop
£551KLM
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Thu, 11 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Emirates Logo
21:10 - 05:30STN-JNB
31h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 12:55JNB-STN
18h 45m1 stop
£631Emirates
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:35STN-JNB
18h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 18:00JNB-STN
25h 10m1 stop
£632Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest London to South Africa flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from London to South Africa.

The cheapest ticket to South Africa from London found in the last 72 hours was to Cape Town, at £317 return. The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £544.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to South Africa?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 3 stops stopover the cheapest option at £606 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to South Africa is March, when tickets cost £535 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £896 and £826 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to South Africa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to South Africa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to South Africa on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from London to South Africa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to South Africa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from London to South Africa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to South Africa

Low seasonJune
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£224
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

Flights from London to South Africa: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from London to South Africa 
GerhardFlew with British AirwaysLHR-JNBApr 2024
dont rely on the departure boards in the BA lounge. And prepare to have to tag and check in your own bag, even when flying business class
GregFlew with British AirwaysLHR-JNBDec 2023
Leave at least an hour for luggage to arrive at JNB.

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • Can I relax at a lounge in London Airports?

    Before you fly from London to South Africa, you can enjoy some tranquil time in one of the airport lounges. At Heathrow Airport, you could take advantage of the Plaza Premium Lounge, which offers a choice of foods and drinks. You’ll also be able to use the showers ahead of your flight. Prices start from around £32.50 per person, and the lounges are accessible from all four terminals.

  • I’m planning on renting a car at the airport when I arrive. Do I need a child seat for my kids?

    If you plan to hire a car from the arrivals hall at one of the airports in South Africa, it’s wise to keep up to date with the local driving laws. Children under the age of three must be secured in a suitable child seat, whilst those under 14 must wear a seat belt.

  • How can I lower my carbon footprint by taking specific flights?

    To help reduce your carbon footprint, you can choose an airline that operates a greener service. For instance, KLM’s flight from Heathrow to Johannesburg Airport emits around 43% less CO2 than the industry average. On this route, rather than 2372kg of CO2 per passenger, it equates to only 1111kg of CO2 per passenger.

  • Are there currency exchange offices at the airports in South Africa?

    Once you have touched down in South Africa, you can access currency exchange bureaus in the arrivals area of the major airports. At Johannesburg Airport, you can find an American Express Foreign Exchange just after passport control.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from London to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from London to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from London to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost £712 on average. Morning departures are around 23% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,052.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to South Africa

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a great departure airport if you are travelling with kids. There are plenty of facilities for your children, such as ‘Mr Adventure Stay and Play’ areas, offering slides and soft play zones to keep the kids occupied before take-off. There is a play area in each terminal, so it doesn’t matter which one you fly from.
  • Out of all the London airports, Heathrow tends to offer the widest choice of direct flights to South Africa, so it’s a good option if you don’t want a stopover along the way. You can get to Heathrow easily from central London, with the Heathrow Express taking around 15min from Paddington Station and the Piccadilly Line from Covent Garden requiring approximately 45min.
  • Direct flights from London are only available to either Johannesburg Airport (JNB) or Cape Town Airport (CPT). If you want to experience the South African coastline, Cape Town is a better option for you. Otherwise, flights to the country’s largest city Johannesburg will give you a greater choice of connecting flights to other locations in South Africa.
  • As a British citizen, you do not need a visa to enter South Africa as, on arrival, you will be granted a short-term stay of up to 90 days. However, you will need to make sure that you have at least six months remaining on your passport from your planned date of departure.
  • You can save yourself time on duty-free shopping at Heathrow by using the airport’s Reserve and Collect online service. With it, you can order your duty-free items before you get to the airport and simply collect them on arrival at the airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 655 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.9Food
7.5Entertainment
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Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

10.0 ExcellentSami, Jul 2025YYZ - LHR
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Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

The air hostess were good, cheerful, but I didn't like the boarding. My son and I initially bought our flight tickets, making sure it included 1 luggage and a carry on. Tickets were purchased for British airlines, but we were merged with American Airlines. At checking in our languages, we were told, we don't have luggage prepaid so we had to pay extra $125 each and almost £60 on our way back. I think that's unfair.

Economy seats are so small and compacted so close together that comfort is negatively affected, especially on long flights. However that is due to aircraft design, not anything the airline can do about it.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

Flight was cancelled at the last minute with no explanation. No viable alternative offered and zero customer service support. Totally useless.

Experience with British Airways was hopeless and the response from ground staff after flight cancellation was hopeless

3/4 bags delayed and 1/4 damaged at the other end. Flight was freezing

this was a good experience from on time boarding and take off to early arrival. Comfortable seats became empty seat next to me.

Cancelled flight, limited information and chaotic rebooking and accommodation provision. Apathetic crew who were more interested in taking about their layover plans than remembering passengers orders and actually bringing them (after 3 reminders). To top it off, priority baggage checked in at The Wing (LHR’s first class checkin) was delivered last to the baggage belt.

The crew were good. The flight was on time. The entertainment choice was ok. But the food was bad, tasted and texture were awful.

After boarding we were waiting in the plane for more than one hour to take off without AC with very high temperature inside

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