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Cheap Flights from South Africa to London

 
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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to London

Fri, 12 Feb - Fri, 19 Feb
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 06:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow
14h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl
RwandAir Logo
20:30 - 13:55LHR  London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 25m1 stop Kigali Intl
£516RwandAir
Tue, 9 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 06:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow
14h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl
RwandAir Logo
20:30 - 13:55LHR  London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 25m1 stop Kigali Intl
£516RwandAir
Sat, 13 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:55 - 09:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-STN London Stansted
15h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 10:40STN  London Stansted-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 20m1 stop Madrid Barajas
£517Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
Air Europa Logo
19:55 - 09:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
15h 05m1 stop Madrid Barajas
Air Europa Logo
10:00 - 10:40LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 40m1 stop Madrid Barajas
£517Air Europa
Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 05:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
17h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 03:55LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£526Ethiopian Air
Wed, 3 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 05:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
17h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 03:55LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£528Ethiopian Air
Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 06:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
20h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
10:00 - 15:50LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 50m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
£528Kenya Airways
Sun, 13 Dec - Sat, 16 Jan
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 06:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
15h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
10:00 - 10:55LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
£531Kenya Airways
Sat, 19 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
Air Algerie Logo
20:40 - 12:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow
17h 50m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Algiers Houari Boumediene
Air Algerie Logo
14:00 - 08:50LHR  London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
£532Air Algerie
Mon, 18 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
Air Algerie Logo
20:40 - 12:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow
17h 50m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
Air Algerie Logo
14:00 - 08:50LHR  London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
£541Air Algerie
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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?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to London was found on the route from Cape Town, at £516 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to London, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £516 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to London?

A flight to London costs £475 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £126 and departed from Cape Town. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Cape Town to London which costs £452 on average, and Johannesburg to London, which costs £692 on average.

What is the cheapest day to fly to London?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to London is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £670. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are £738 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

The cheapest month for flights to London is February, where tickets cost £569 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is £705 and £680 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of £289.

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 round-trip flights cost £501 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 £700.

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 £342 return, from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport £648 return.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks 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 (STN), with an average flight price of £90.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from South Africa to London

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£174
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Cape Town 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?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to London was found on the route from Cape Town, at £516 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to London, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £516 in the last 5 days.

  • 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 £475. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £126 and departed from Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • 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.

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 £317 or less one-way and £444 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

 
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 3687 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.2Boarding
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On the way there the food was not a good Standerd and fly Dubai is very cramped and again the food was not a good Standerd but on the way back food was excellent and staff were very helpful specially a lady which I took time to take her name Maria and another staff which was South African very very polite and helpful i am very sorry that I got her name

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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On the way there the food was not a good Standerd and fly Dubai is very cramped and again the food was not a good Standerd but on the way back food was excellent and staff were very helpful specially a lady which I took time to take her name Maria and another staff which was South African very very polite and helpful i am very sorry that I got her name

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

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.

Everything was superb, only bad point was that the fast track on London Heathrow arrivals was not handed out to me and I had to go back to the gate to collect it.

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

I liked theAVML food. Taste was alright and quantity was enough. Sometimes during the flight I felt that the smell from toilet was coming to the cabin

You can improve in many ways First the crew in general is good, but needs to work with passion to their works not like robots Second, collecting the ear headphones long time before landing is strange The crew should deal with the passengers with respect and descent way not like giving orders

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.

The flight itself was ok but delayed take off meant that service was also delayed once in the air and it was a long time before the lights in the cabin were turned off. The food was pretty poor, which was disappointing for Virgin. Particularly breakfast which was a dry bagel with a pot of cream cheese. Economy sears were not comfortable despite us handing 3 seats between the two of us, I was unable to get comfortable and sleep. The entertainment was brilliant with a great selection and a very welcome addition was free high speed internet access for flying club members meaning I could stream video whilst in the air.

Food was okay. Seats were a bit cramped. In flight entertainment headphone socket didn't work on my seat. Wifi was great, so I was able to stream on my iPad

Selection of movies didn't include recent box office hits. Food was average not great. English sparkling wine is not drinkable. Otherwise, everything was great.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

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

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

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.

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

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.

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff were fantastic friendly nice they came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

The boarding procedure with Boarding Category Group 5 clients is just undignified.

Proximity of the the gate to the lounge could have been better but overall a nice experience. The lounge was exceptional. Getting from the Schengen side to the international side was also pain free. Boarding the plane, service on board , disembarking at Heathrow and quick delivery of bags all made for a good overall experience.

Good flight but there was no entertainment. I wouldn’t have complained but you asked.

Flights were delayed and due to a checked hand luggage bag by an overzealous gate agent in Berlin I missed my ground connection costing me another £80. Food was cold and bland, I honestly expect better from a national carrier operating out of one of their major hubs.

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.

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

Missed our flight to London and we were put on coach seats to Munich.

Seats were terribly uncomfortable! Couldn’t sleep! I paid for good seats when scheduled with Lufthansa, got crappy mid-section seats on Air Canada!

The seats are much too narrow and the arm rests are hard and awkwardly high, resulting in shoulder cramps. I am an average sized person ( definitely not overweight). The seats are a similar size to car seats with the added discomfort of incorporating hard plastic arm rests, that force average height individuals (I'm 5 ft 7 (f)) to hold their arms uncomfortably for several hours. The seats are much too close to the ones in front and behind making it extremely difficult to allow fellow passengers to get out, especially when the seat in front is declined. The leg room also necessitates knees banging into passengers backs for the entire flight. This used to be a quality airline who now offer mediocre service for premium cost, coupled with charging exorbitant prices for basic needs, like a seat, or luggage. Blatant and unabashed gouging of clients.

Try to humanize onboarding and take AI out. It's embarrassing and useless

They lost my luggage on my way to Namibia (I was unable to review that flight as I was in the bush/off line) It took 3 days to get my bag and I had to pay $375.00 to have it transported to my location as it was over 100 Kilometers from that Airport and the local Airlink carrier would not got that far.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

Friendly hosts/hostesses; dinner was of acceptable, but mediocre standard

Our original booking with Kayak -our first experience -was exactly what we wanted and worked well. Updates were friendly and reassuring as were the contacts with UnderPricer so a big win-win. We learned a lot on your reliability and will definitely put you on our organisational list for the future.

It was just ok. Half the bathrooms were broke on the flight.

If they wouldn't have canceled the flight WITHOUT informing me until I looked at my ticket and saw I had 2 extra layovers in 2 different cities than the ones I paid for? That would have been nice.

Poor BA get a lot of stick and have some problems getting your bags to the same destination BUT the whole experience is very much 5 star and probably due to excellent, helpful and sooo British staff. We travelled in economy plus.

The flight was uncomfortably warm. We asked a member of the crew to adjust the temperature, and they said they would but it didn't make a noticeable difference. They really cram you into the plane, too, in economy. It was quite uncomfortable for an 11 hour flight.

The 7 hour delay in Johannesburg was extremely tiresome, with poor communication at check-in and a sad R120 voucher as compensation. All in all sitting for 10 hours on an airport was pretty bad. At arrival the baggage arrival took 2 hours. All in all, a very, very long trip.

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