£218 Find Cheap Flights from South Africa to London

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Cheapest return fare
£420
Overall average: £483
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/2Fri 20/2
JNB - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£501
Typical prices: £498-£624
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 18/2Wed 25/2
CPT - LGW • Direct
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British Airways
Most flights • 31 per week
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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February
Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheap Flights from South Africa to London

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

Tue, 17 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 22:55
JNB
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LHR
14h 45m
1 stop
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14:50 - 09:30
LHR
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JNB
16h 40m
2 stops
£420Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 14:30
JNB
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LHR
30h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
08:50 - 08:20
LHR
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JNB
21h 30m
1 stop
£423Etihad Airways
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 11 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:45 - 22:40
JNB
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LHR
14h 55m
1 stop
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11:05 - 08:35
LHR
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JNB
20h 30m
2 stops
£426Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:35
JNB
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LHR
18h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 13:05
LHR
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JNB
14h 50m
1 stop
£437Ethiopian Air
Sat, 13 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Lufthansa Logo
08:45 - 08:15
JNB
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LHR
24h 30m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
07:30 - 08:35
LHR
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JNB
24h 05m
1 stop
£439Lufthansa
Sun, 15 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 17:40
JNB
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LCY
23h 55m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
09:50 - 09:30
LCY
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JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
£442Lufthansa
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:35
JNB
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LHR
18h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 13:05
LHR
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JNB
14h 50m
1 stop
£442Ethiopian Air
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
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08:45 - 18:30
CPT
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LGW
11h 45mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:30 - 10:00
LGW
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CPT
11h 30mdirect
£501Norse Atlantic UK
Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
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13:40 - 12:05
CPT
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STN
24h 25m
1 stop
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14:05 - 11:40
STN
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CPT
19h 35m
1 stop
£529Emirates
Fri, 22 May - Fri, 29 May
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18:25 - 12:55
CPT
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STN
19h 30m
1 stop
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21:05 - 16:40
STN
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CPT
18h 35m
1 stop
£542Emirates
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to London

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

What is the cheapest flight to London?

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

If travelling to London, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Johannesburg, with flights as low as £223 one-way and £420 return. Flights from Cape Town are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

How much is a flight to London?

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

On average, a flight to London costs £487. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £138 and departed from Cape Town. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Cape Town to London which costs £562 on average, and Johannesburg to London, which costs £600 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to London, 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 is February, where tickets cost £483 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is £621 and £618 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?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to London, 25% of our users found tickets to London for the following prices or less: From Cape Town £331 one-way - £491 return, from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport £346 one-way - £560 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to London, 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 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 33 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in London?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in London is London Stansted Airport, with an average flight price of £90.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from South Africa to London

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£223
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport

FAQs - booking London flights

  • Do the airlines offer Wi-Fi on journeys from South Africa to London?

    If you are flying for work, or should you need to stay in touch with your loved ones, you can look for airlines that provide Wi-Fi during the flight. For instance, British Airways offers internet to all its passengers on flights from South Africa to London, so you can stay connected from take-off to touchdown.

  • Which is the best London airport to arrive into?

    You can get flights to a range of airports in London. If you land at London Heathrow (LHR), you will be able to get to the city centre, such as Paddington, within 15 minutes via the Heathrow Express. It’s also a great airport to land at to reach nearby locations such as Reading, which is a 40-minute drive away. Alternatively, if you are travelling to the south of the country, then Gatwick Airport (LGW) is ideal, as you can drive to Brighton in about 45 minutes or Eastbourne in approximately an hour.

  • What is the cheapest flight to London?

    If travelling to London, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Johannesburg, with flights as low as £223 one-way and £420 return. Flights from Cape Town are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

  • Which London airport is closest to central London?

    London is served by 6 major airports. London City (8 miles) is the closest to the centre of London. London Heathrow Airport is 14 miles from the centre, London Gatwick Airport is 24 miles away from the centre, and London Luton Airport is 28 miles away from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to London?

    On average, a flight to London costs £487. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £138 and departed from Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to London?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to London is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as £592. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are £621 on average.

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London 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?

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

    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 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?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to London is generally in the evening, when flights cost £509 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to London is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £598.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight from South Africa to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £336 or less one-way and £514 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest London flight deals.
  • If you get cheap flights to London from South Africa and you need assistance travelling through the terminal, you can request help from your airline at least 48 hours before take-off. London airports also have a range of accessible features, such as wheelchair-friendly toilets.
  • You should check with your airline before your flight about its baggage policy, as it varies from airline to airline. This will help you avoid unnecessary fees at the terminal. You can see how many bags are included in your ticket when you book. For example, British Airways includes one item of hand luggage and one checked bag.
  • Even though there are some direct flights to London from South Africa, you might find an indirect journey more convenient. For instance, one of the most popular stopover locations is at Dubai Airport (DXB), which is used by Emirates on flights from Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to London.

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

 
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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to London? 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 3500 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
DXB - LAX
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

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

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.

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.

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

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

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.

The entertainment could have been better, better choice / better headphones, but overall very satisfied

The friendly staff. They kept time. Was suprised to get some drinks.

We did not even get on this flight as the plane never left London. I missed the email that was sent mid morning USA time, so we were not aware the flight was cancelled. There was absolutely no help from the staff at the Norse check in gates, we were told to take a picture of the board they were holding up, to try and claim our money back. We were told to book our own flights to London which ended up costing $10000 due to the last minute. And now we have to return to Miami in 2 weeks. I am not holding my breath about getting on board for that flight either.

Great experience. The flight was smooth with very little turbulence. We were in premium classic, so lots of leg room.

Didn’t know you had to pay for earbuds and food on flight. Sounds awesome and better way to not waste food or items. Comfort of flight is was amazing other than that

Unexpectedly was surprised with the space on flight in economy and the price.

I was not expecting having to pay for headphones, water and basic food in a 9 hours flight. Price for this flight was as high as any other, still I had to pay 4 lbs for a can of sprite. On top of that flight attendance gave a bothered look when I asked her for some ice for my soda. She reluctantly when to get it, brought me literally 3 cubes and walked away without looking at me to avoid another request. I couldn’t believe it. She was soooo rude. I will never book on Norse again and I will let everyone I know about this. Unforgivable, very bad customer service.

Great crew. Customer support is pretty much non existent. I had 2 tickets that were not used, the flight was overbooked. I think I should have been reimbursed for the unused tickets.

The movies were super old. The crew did not offer WATER???? 5 hours os flight and did not get WATER? Norse is the worst company I ever used and never will use again.

Why call us to board if we’re going to be made to stand in the tunnel for 20 minutes. Really hard for people with little children. Plus it took me ages to check in because my seat in Premium was overbooked so I didn’t actually have a seat. I did end up receiving my seat in Premium but there was a lot of stress and confusion beforehand. Hope is it possible to overbook seats? Especially in Premium!

This review if for American Airlines. From London to LA, British Airways customers flew American Airlines and there was a small incident on the plane with a customer that was sitting next to me. She had a gluten free meal which she selected online. The flight attendant brought her food and both times, it contained gluten (bread, cracker) and by the second time, the customer mentioned about the issue to the flight attendant because she is highly allergic to gluten. Customer was very gentle and just wanted to note that both her meals contained gluten on the tray. The whole situation could have ended really well if flight attendant just apologized and mentioned she would relay the message to the responsible party. Instead, she entered defensive mode and started making some BS excuse about how the cracker that was supposed to be mine, fell onto her tray instead. Mind me, I already had that cracker on my tray. I doubt I would be given two. Also, she mentioned that the bread from the previous meal was gluten free. REALLY? I ate that bread and it tasted like it had PLENTY of gluten. The whole situation was handled so poorly, not only by that one flight attendant, but by 2 others. The reason I intervened is because the customer sitting next to me was tearing and all she did was mention the mistake which could have cause her health great damage, and instead she received attacks and excuses. AA, you should train your employees how to better handle situations like this. A 'well, I don't see why this problem is a big deal since you (the customer with allergies) read the ingredients and avoided eating the cracker that "accidentally fell" from the tray of the customer sitting next to you,' should not have been coming out of a flight attendant's mouth.

Continue to be disappointed that the “food” for “ordinary” fare paying passengers is poor - on this flight it consisted of a packet of two biscuits and a small bottle of water … not even offered a “free” cup of tea or coffee. Suggest a review of the “menu” and offer a hot drink to ordinary (economy class) passengers. On this route there are many far cheaper flights available - paying almost £200 for a flight that could have been bought for less than half this price should have some “perks” - offering hot drinks to all passengers would, in my opinion, be a cost effective measure which would improve the image of British Airways.

Aircraft was comfortable even in economy, clean. Entertainment screens were excellent and. Hoice was very good. Good was just ok. Crew was not bad.

Entertainment system didn't work well. Also no new movies and limited choice of other programmes. . And only one USB A charger option. Most modern electronic items needs USB C. Planes should offer both

I was unable to board the flight because I was unable to acquire a visa , Brexit changed my ability to get an ETA, I’m a Trinidad citizen and it takes weeks to get a visa

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

The space in the seat was okay, the staff were friendly, the entertainment system, my touch screen was not working and some of the films listed on the website for the flight were not available.

BA flight from London NY had old BC configuration with 2+3+2 seating with open seats which was not comfortable and lacked privacy

Flew business- but plane was dirty, food horrendous. Too many business class seats diluted service levels overall.

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

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