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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa from R7 617

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 699

One-way from

R7 617
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • London to South Africa
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23/4
  • 23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 45m total
  • London to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 15/518:25LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 31/510:45JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R11 699
Tue 20/515:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgyptair
Sun 8/621:45JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 16/1R11 717
Fri 2/515:20LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/523:15JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R11 793
Thu 1/519:30LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 05mLufthansa
Mon 19/519:00JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R11 811
Wed 30/46:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Sun 18/523:15JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 16/1R11 849
Mon 10/220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Thu 13/216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 16/1R12 263
Tue 4/317:45LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 20/319:05JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R12 620
Tue 4/214:25LHR - JNB
2 stops18h 00mSWISS
Tue 18/223:55JNB - LHR
2 stops18h 45mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R12 658
Thu 23/119:35LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 25mAir France
Thu 13/219:40JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 20mAir France
Deal found 16/1R13 297
Thu 27/217:25LHR - CPT
2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 13/323:00CPT - LHR
1 stop18h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R13 391
Thu 30/114:45LHR - CPT
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/218:10CPT - LHR
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 410
Sat 26/418:35LHR - CPT
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Sat 17/523:15CPT - LHR
1 stop21h 15mKLM
Deal found 16/1R13 448

Find flights from Heathrow to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to South Africa 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 17 January 2025.

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LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 15/5

18:25-15:50

1 stop20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

10:45-16:15

1 stop30h 30m

R11 699

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 28/5

22:10-7:10

1 stop32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

21:45-21:05

1 stop24h 20m

R11 736

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 2/5

15:20-8:10

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

23:15-13:50

1 stop15h 35m

R11 793

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 1/5

19:30-8:35

1 stop36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

19:00-9:40

1 stop15h 40m

R11 811

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 30/4

6:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

R11 849

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 6/2

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

16:50-6:20

1 stop15h 30m

R12 225

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 1/5

19:30-8:35

2 stops36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

19:00-21:40

2 stops27h 40m

R12 526

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 4/2

14:25-10:25

2 stops18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

23:55-16:40

2 stops18h 45m

R12 658

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 3/2

17:45-10:55

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

19:05-14:55

1 stop21h 50m

R12 714

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 5/2

14:45-9:25

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

23:55-16:35

2 stops18h 40m

R12 996

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 LHR to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to South Africa. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from LHR to ZA0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown RwandAir, KLM and SWISS from London to South Africa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
786 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to South Africa. 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 London Heathrow Airport to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Egyptair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 141. Kenya Airways flights start at R9 254 while deals on RwandAir start at R9 310 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa are London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo, London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl and London Heathrow - Durban King Shaka Intl.

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

    Consider Virgin Atlantic (89%), China Eastern (88%) or Finnair (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa? While on average our users pay R19 212, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R12 596. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R10 551.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to South Africa 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 London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 Heathrow to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to South Africa. 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 17 January 2025.
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EmiratesCheapestR8 203AverageR22 190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 562AverageR12 077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR10 850AverageR16 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR11 258AverageR15 793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR11 611AverageR18 018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 611AverageR18 746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 056AverageR16 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR12 275AverageR16 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 343AverageR17 075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 533AverageR16 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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