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Cheap flights from South Africa to London from R5 399

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
Dez 24 — Dez 311
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to London (LON). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 Dezember 2024.

Round-trip from

R8 679

One-way from

R5 399
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 6/2-19/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • South Africa to London
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • South Africa to London
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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 19 Dezember 2024.

Fr 27/129:30CPT - LHR
2 stops35h 45mSWISS
Di 18/212:05LHR - CPT
1 stop31h 50mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R8 824
Fr 27/129:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Di 18/218:40LHR - CPT
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R8 878
Fr 20/1220:25JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 00mSWISS
So 26/16:00LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R9 367
Do 19/1220:25JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Sa 15/218:45LGW - JNB
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R10 056
Mi 18/1219:35JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
So 29/126:00LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R10 291
Mi 25/129:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Mo 20/113:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12R10 454
Fr 27/129:30CPT - LCY
2 stops28h 10mSWISS
Di 18/219:10LCY - CPT
1 stop24h 45mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R11 070
Di 24/1219:50CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 00mSWISS
Do 16/118:40LGW - CPT
2 stops59h 00mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R11 125
Sa 21/1220:25JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 15mSWISS
So 4/519:20LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 00mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R11 795
Di 31/1210:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mLufthansa
Mi 15/113:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12R11 868
Di 31/1211:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Mo 13/120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/12R11 904
Di 24/1223:55JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Di 31/1211:45LHR - JNB
2 stops19h 40mKLM
Deal found 18/12R12 139

Find flights from South Africa to London within your budget

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 19 Dezember 2024.

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Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mi 29/1

23:55-13:00

1 stop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Mi 5/2

6:00-21:55

1 stop13h 55m

R8 570

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mo 24/3

19:50-8:05

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Do 22/5

15:30-9:30

1 stop17h 00m

R8 697

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Mo 3/2

19:50-8:35

1 stop14h 45m

London City

Di 18/2

19:10-21:55

1 stop24h 45m

R8 769

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 24/1

20:25-8:05

1 stop13h 40m

London Heathrow

Mo 3/2

20:05-21:35

1 stop23h 30m

R9 041

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 20/1

20:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

London Gatwick

Mo 27/1

18:45-21:35

1 stop24h 50m

R9 059

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

So 19/1

10:10-7:45

2 stops23h 35m

London Heathrow

So 26/1

19:15-7:05

1 stop33h 50m

R9 096

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 20/1

19:35-13:00

2 stops19h 25m

London Heathrow

Mo 27/1

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

R9 186

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 17/2

19:35-9:25

1 stop15h 50m

London City

Mo 3/3

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

R9 331

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Di 4/2

19:30-17:50

2 stops24h 20m

London Gatwick

Di 18/2

18:45-21:55

1 stop25h 10m

R9 331

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 27/1

19:35-9:25

1 stop15h 50m

London City

Do 13/2

17:15-9:30

1 stop14h 15m

R9 748

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to London

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to London

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to London including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 R807). 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 19 Dezember 2024.

When flying from South Africa to London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 19 Dezember 2024.

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 19 Dezember 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to London, see what other customers have to say about SWISS, Kenya Airways and RwandAir. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
788 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 399. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, 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(93%), Iberia(88%) or China Eastern(87%), 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 715. On average you can expect to pay R53 961. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R6 994.

  • 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 R807). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to London

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 19 Dezember 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 216AverageR13 293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 162AverageR13 690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 293AverageR12 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 734AverageR13 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR8 891AverageR13 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 331AverageR12 214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 368AverageR18 487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR9 534AverageR12 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 722AverageR13 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR10 310AverageR11 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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