£240 Find Cheap Flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport

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Cheapest return fare
£440
Overall average: £538
Lufthansa
Wed 13/5Wed 10/6
JNB - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£487
Typical prices: £493-£562
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 10/2Mon 23/2
JNB - LHR • Direct
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British Airways
Most flights • 31 per week
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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JNB-LHR
Cheapest
CPT-LHR
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February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from South Africa to Heathrow

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from South Africa to Heathrow 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 South Africa to Heathrow

Wed, 13 May - Wed, 10 Jun
Lufthansa Logo
08:45 - 22:40
JNB
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LHR
14h 55m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:30 - 08:35
LHR
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JNB
14h 05m1 stop
£440Lufthansa
Tue, 20 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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10:10 - 22:55
JNB
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LHR
14h 45m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:10 - 10:30
LHR
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JNB
15h 20m1 stop
£441Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 25 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 08:05
JNB
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LHR
23h 55m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
13:50 - 07:05
LHR
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JNB
15h 15m1 stop
£442Lufthansa
Mon, 19 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 14:30
JNB
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LHR
30h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 08:20
LHR
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JNB
16h 25m1 stop
£446Etihad Airways
Wed, 21 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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20:15 - 08:05
JNB
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LHR
13h 50m1 stop
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18:40 - 10:30
LHR
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JNB
13h 50m1 stop
£447SWISS
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
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20:10 - 08:05
CPT
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LHR
13h 55m1 stop
SWISS Logo
20:05 - 07:30
LHR
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CPT
33h 25m1 stop
£503SWISS
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
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19:10 - 11:40
DUR
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LHR
18h 30m1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:00 - 17:10
LHR
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DUR
17h 10m1 stop
£628Emirates
Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 11:40
DUR
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LHR
18h 30m1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:20 - 17:10
LHR
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DUR
17h 50m1 stop
£631Emirates
Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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12:40 - 04:55
PLZ
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LHR
18h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 11:55
LHR
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PLZ
15h 25m1 stop
£752British Airways
Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
British Airways Logo
12:40 - 04:55
PLZ
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LHR
18h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 11:55
LHR
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PLZ
15h 25m1 stop
£752British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Heathrow

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

What is the cheapest flight to London Heathrow Airport?

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

If travelling to London Heathrow Airport, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Johannesburg, with flights as low as £240 one-way and £440 return. Flights from Cape Town are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

How much is a flight to London Heathrow Airport?

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

On average, a flight to London Heathrow Airport costs £542. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £308 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport which costs £660 on average, and Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, which costs £696 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to London Heathrow Airport, 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 to London Heathrow Airport is June, where tickets cost £563 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is £1,262 and £960 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of £483.

What is a good deal for flights to London Heathrow Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to London Heathrow Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to London Heathrow Airport for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport £348 one-way - £571 return, from Cape Town £474 one-way - £663 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to London Heathrow Airport, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£240
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

FAQs - booking London Heathrow Airport flights

  • Which airlines offer Business Class flights to London Heathrow?

    Several airlines offer Business Class flights from South Africa to London Heathrow. Qatar Airways operates Business Class flights from Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT) with a stopover in Doha. British Airways provides Business Class options from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban (DUR). Emirates offers Business Class flights from Johannesburg with a stopover in Dubai. Air France also offers Business Class flights from Johannesburg via Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • Which airports have direct flights to London Heathrow?

    There are currently only two airlines offering direct flights from South Africa to London Heathrow, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Virgin Atlantic exclusively operates direct flights from OR Tambo International in Johannesburg, while British Airways has direct flights from both OR Tambo and Cape Town International (CPT). There are also single-stopover flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban with very reasonable travel times.

  • What is the cheapest flight to London Heathrow Airport?

    If travelling to London Heathrow Airport, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Johannesburg, with flights as low as £240 one-way and £440 return. Flights from Cape Town are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

  • How far is London Heathrow Airport from central London?

    There are 14 miles between London city centre and London Heathrow Airport.

  • How much is a flight to London?

    On average, a flight to London costs £542. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £308 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to London?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to London is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as £600. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are £631 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 to London Heathrow Airport.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to London Heathrow Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport 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 to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to London Heathrow Airport is generally in the evening, when flights cost £519 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to London Heathrow Airport is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £603.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for cheap airfare to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to London Heathrow Airport for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to London Heathrow Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo £828
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest London Heathrow Airport flight deals.
  • For passengers who require reliable onboard Wi-Fi, consider Emirates or Qantas Airways flights from South Africa to London Heathrow. Emirates offers single-stopover flights via Dubai International (DXB) from Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), and Durban (DUR), while Qantas provides flights via Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). Stay connected throughout your journey and enjoy hassle-free, internet access onboard these reputable airlines.
  • The most convenient way to reach London city centre from London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) is by taking the Heathrow Express train. The non-stop service departs every 15 minutes, with a travel time of around 15 minutes to Paddington Station in Central London. It's a fast and hassle-free option, allowing you to quickly access the heart of the city.
  • Passengers with large amounts of luggage should consider booking the Eco-Flex ticket with Emirates. It offers a generous baggage allowance, including an 8 kg cabin bag and two checked bags, each weighing 23 kg. Unlike standard Economy tickets that may only include one checked bag or charge extra, the Eco-Flex ticket ensures a hassle-free travel experience with ample luggage space.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to London. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3447 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

8.0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
DUR - DXB
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

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.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

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.

in athens they helped me with my dogs and they solved all my issues excellent service outstanding

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

A bit more space? Not practical, I know. I felt squished in but part of that could have been the man sitting next to me.

Food is delicious I’ve tried Thai green chicken curry and it was perfect!

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

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

Complete mess. Our reservation was mistakenly cancelled. After almost missing the connection and walking all over the Munich airport, the Service desk got involved and we were run to our flight. Not all 4 of us in Business and not seated together as originally booked. This was the worst treatment I have ever had. And I travel a lot. 1K million miler.

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

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

This was the best carrier, comfort, service, good food, on time experience on a long haul flight. New, clean, quiet, smooth aircraft!!!

The flight went well. However the leg room in coach class is very very tight. We arrived early but could not get to the gate early….sadly. Also something about off loading cargo- we had to wait to deplane. There was not clear explanation for that.

Awful. Flight was late. Follow flights cancelled. No person at the British airways counter for hotel voucher. Awful service.

Need thicker and wider blankets. Food was below standard especially in the fist leg.

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Big queues on arrival at airport despite having already checked in and only needed to drop bags off. Flight delayed which impacted on connecting flight.

The update about flights and the terminal changes information was great.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

The flight was excellent in World Travellor plus. Well worth the extra money. Boarding at Phoenix was the usual poorly organized event. Very stressful.

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