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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to England

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to England to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to England?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to England from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to London Gatwick Airport, at £668 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £668.

How much is a flight to England?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to England from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to England costs £484 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £287 for the route Cape Town (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to London which costs £610 on average, and Cape Town to London, which costs £659 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to England, 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 South Africa to England is February, when tickets cost £430 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £683 and £652 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to England, 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 South Africa to England, you should book around 12 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in England?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in England is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), with an average flight price of £287.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from South Africa to England

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£150
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport

FAQs for booking flights from South Africa to England

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

    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 South Africa to England.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to England 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 South Africa to England?

    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 South Africa to England 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 South Africa to England?

    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 South Africa to England up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to England?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to England is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as £597. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are £653 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to England?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to England is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost £644 on average. Morning departures are around 17% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to England is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £846.

Top 5 airlines serving from South Africa to England

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to England. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to England. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to England? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
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They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

10.0 ExcellentAli, May 2025DXB - MAN
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They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

Better boarding process at Hyderabad airport Better time management by air hostesses in providing the meals

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

Each flight we took was late with little or no updates or information.

Absolutely amazing! Best airline i have flown with, huge difference to United!

Clean, efficient and quick response time when we missed our connecting flight.

When I needed to get my bag off of the plane so that I could take a train because the connection was 4 hours later, they took 2 hours to take my bag off making me take the train and miss my flight simultaneously. The seat size on the plane is too small for an average aged woman let alone a middle-aged man. It's unacceptable and I will not fly Boeing again.

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

The staff were nice people, the food was very cheap, one of the meal was a sandwich or nothing, I couldn't buy any food, mind expensive duty free WAS available right away. 🤒

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

PLEASE DONT TAKE FORCEFULLY(SIZE APPROPRIATE) CARRY ONS FROM PASSENGERS WHO FOR SOME REASON NEED TO KEEP IT

I slept the whole flight so I can't tell you about the food and there was no entertainment offered. Crew was very nice, seats were comfortable in business, and boarding was easy.

We are glinting with united , but over all very disappointed

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,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

You cancel my flight in the morming and I have only one hour for my transit for Cluj this is not too much

The plane delay due to a poor judgement of the pilot. It was the only flight that got delay due to fog.

This is one of the best flights i had. Good boarding, good seats , good food, and nuce stuff and clean toilets I took the Tourist upgrade and indianischer food , the best.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

Happy and nice crew and the atmosphere is very easy and calm. I got a wonderful travel with UA this time

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

It wasn’t bad but it was not excellent either. The airlines are trying to save as much money as possible and we are paying price for it. Flying is not as it used to be.

I recently had a very disappointing experience with Lufthansa during my round-trip flight, and I feel compelled to share my concerns. Here are the main issues I encountered: 1. **Global Entry Issue**: I added my Global Entry number during check-in, but it did not appear on my boarding pass. This same issue occurred on both my outbound flight to Munich and my return flight to Boston. Despite calling customer service twice for assistance, they were unwilling to help over the phone, which was incredibly frustrating and stressful. 2. **Delays**: Both flights experienced delays, further complicating my travel plans. Punctuality seems to be a significant area of concern for Lufthansa. 3. **Food Quality**: The meals provided were unhealthy, felt cheap, and lacked flavor. Given the airline’s reputation, I expected much better, especially on long-haul flights where meal quality can greatly enhance the travel experience. 4. **Beverage Service**: The beverage cups were disappointingly small and often not filled to capacity, leaving me feeling unsatisfied, particularly on lengthy flights where staying hydrated is essential. I chose Lufthansa based on positive reviews from good friends, but my experience has left me very dissatisfied. I will not be recommending this airline to anyone in the future. Overall, my direct flight experience was far from satisfactory, and I hope they address these issues to improve the experience for future passengers.

We were delayed so long that I missed the next flight. I should’ve arrived in Catania at 4 o’clock and arrived at 1 AM. The late departure was due to a water leak due to a dirty filter, according to the flight staff, and that seems like something that should’ve been taken care of before the flight. It’s too simple of a mechanical problem to make you miss the whole day.

Waited on tarmac 30 min before take off everything else was fine

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

The boarding call announcements versus the Staff announcements versus the digital signage board on the out-going and returning flights WERE NOT IN SYNC. I was sent through check and re-checks 3 times. WHY?

Absolutely the worst airline. Can’t find anything positive to say. We were in business which is the same as most airlines coach

everything to do with KAYAK was terrible. Your customer facing departments are utterly useless, timewasting and unhelpful.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

When checking our bags we were told our bags would go through our final destination. This did not happen. When boarding, after group 3 it was a free for all, everyone boards. When served lunch, I asked for anything without dairy, I was given popcorn and gummy snacks. She said she would come back with more options, she never did. Also, when traveling through London, they don’t tell you your gate number until 1 hour before flight leaves, causing everyone to run to their gate.

Full flight, but crew was great. No wifi and no seatback entertainment, so had to read...argh!

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

The crew did not really interact with me which was no problem as I was fine. I did see that they were somewhat short with some passengers but that was not common. Just in general, they did not seem friendly - no requirement to be so but I am used to a friendly crew on most flights. The food was just ok but with a flight that large, I would think it hard to make something more elaborate.

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to England found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/10Thu
directNorse Atlantic UK
11h 45mCPT-LGW
16/11Sun
directNorse Atlantic UK
11h 30mLGW-CPT
£361
23/6Mon
1 stopEmirates
18h 15mJNB-BHX
30/6Mon
1 stopEmirates
24h 40mBHX-JNB
£365
20/11Thu
1 stopLufthansa
14h 45mJNB-LHR
1/12Mon
1 stopLufthansa
22h 30mLHR-JNB
£439
11/11Tue
1 stopLufthansa
14h 45mJNB-LHR
19/11Wed
1 stopLufthansa
15h 15mLHR-JNB
£440
14/10Tue
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
29/10Wed
directBritish Airways
11h 05mLHR-JNB
£501
10/10Fri
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
31/10Fri
directBritish Airways
11h 05mLHR-JNB
£502
7/12Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 20mJNB-LHR
29/12Mon
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 00mLHR-JNB
£518
20/7Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
16/8Sat
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mLHR-JNB
£519
23/7Wed
1 stopSWISS
13h 20mJNB-LHR
8/9Mon
2 stopsSWISS
25h 20mLHR-JNB
£547
22/10Wed
1 stopSWISS
14h 05mCPT-LHR
9/11Sun
1 stopSWISS
35h 10mLHR-CPT
£551

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to England found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/10Thu
directNorse Atlantic UK
11h 45mCPT-LGW
£150
17/10Fri
directNorse Atlantic UK
11h 50mCPT-LGW
£157
28/7Mon
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
£314
15/7Tue
directBritish Airways
11h 15mJNB-LHR
£316
17/6Tue
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
£327
17/6Tue
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
£330
17/6Tue
1 stopSWISS
17h 55mJNB-LCY
£372
23/10Thu
1 stopSWISS
17h 55mJNB-LCY
£378
15/9Mon
1 stopLufthansa
14h 10mJNB-LCY
£380
20/10Mon
1 stopLufthansa
14h 10mJNB-LCY
£391

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Last minute flights to England

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to England that are departing in the next 10 days.
15/6Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
22h 10mJNB-LHR
22/6Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
21h 50mLHR-JNB
£421
15/6Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
27h 55mJNB-LHR
22/6Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
21h 50mLHR-JNB
£422
13/6Fri
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
23/6Mon
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mLHR-JNB
£467
15/6Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
22/6Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mLHR-JNB
£471
13/6Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
13h 40mJNB-LHR
3/9Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 05mLHR-JNB
£504
13/6Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
13h 40mJNB-LHR
3/9Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
20h 45mLHR-JNB
£512
16/6Mon
multi-stopSWISS
23h 55mJNB-LHR
7/9Sun
multi-stopSWISS
47h 25mLHR-JNB
£513
16/6Mon
multi-stopSWISS
26h 55mJNB-LHR
4/9Thu
multi-stopSWISS
13h 40mLHR-JNB
£523
15/6Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 15mJNB-LHR
22/6Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 00mLHR-JNB
£556
16/6Mon
directBritish Airways
11h 15mJNB-LHR
4/9Thu
directBritish Airways
11h 00mLHR-JNB
£564

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