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Cheap flights from South Africa to London from R5 473

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
Apr 19 — Apr 261
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to London

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to London flight deals. Data was last updated 14 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 022

One-way from

R5 473

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 473

Good round-trip deal

R12 147 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 830 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • South Africa to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 30m total
  • South Africa to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R26 889 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 983 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to London (LON).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 April 2025.

Wed 14/514:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/510:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4R11 022
Wed 14/519:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Thu 29/518:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 13/4R11 117
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/58:45LCY - JNB
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R11 174
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Wed 28/518:05LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Deal found 14/4R11 193
Mon 26/519:35JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/615:30LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R11 422
Wed 21/523:15CPT - LHR
1 stop33h 25mKLM
Thu 29/517:10LHR - CPT
1 stop27h 15mKLM
Deal found 13/4R11 594
Sun 1/623:15JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Thu 19/66:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Deal found 14/4R11 670
Thu 5/618:50JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 10mAir France
Mon 16/615:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Deal found 13/4R11 689
Tue 11/1123:00CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 17/1111:10LGW - CPT
1 stop32h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/4R11 727
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 20mSWISS
Sun 25/518:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 14/4R11 841
Tue 6/516:50JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 10mRwandAir
Mon 19/521:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 13/4R11 880
Mon 2/614:35CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 23/610:10LGW - CPT
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4R11 899

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

14:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 27/5

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R11 022

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

19:35-7:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/5

18:40-9:20

1 stop13h 40m

R11 117

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-8:50

1 stop14h 15m

London City

Wed 28/5

18:05-9:20

1 stop14h 15m

R11 193

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-8:50

1 stop14h 15m

London City

Wed 4/6

17:00-8:35

1 stop14h 35m

R11 212

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

19:35-11:25

1 stop16h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/6

15:30-8:35

1 stop16h 05m

R11 422

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:15-7:40

1 stop33h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/5

17:10-21:25

1 stop27h 15m

R11 594

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 19/6

6:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

R11 670

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

18:50-8:00

1 stop14h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/6

15:20-8:30

1 stop16h 10m

R11 689

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-17:55

1 stop23h 20m

London Gatwick

Sun 25/5

18:40-9:20

1 stop13h 40m

R11 841

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

16:50-9:00

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 19/5

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

R11 880

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to London

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to London?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of R575). Flying from South Africa to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of R860). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to London in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to London. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to London flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to London

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to London. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 April 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to LON are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to London. Reviews last updated 14 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to London, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 433 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to London one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 473. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Virgin Atlantic, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to London for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to London?

    The most popular route from South Africa to London is Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow or Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to London?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from South Africa to London consider choosing Finnair(88%), Iberia(88%) or British Airways(88%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to London?

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to London is R6 682. On average you can expect to pay R55 612. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R10 221.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to London?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London (average of R575). Flying from South Africa to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of R860). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to London. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 463AverageR13 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 504AverageR14 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR8 801AverageR13 083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 842AverageR14 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 666AverageR13 643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 763AverageR13 367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 860AverageR17 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 895AverageR13 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR11 259AverageR11 544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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RwandAirCheapestR11 368AverageR13 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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