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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa from £347

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa departing on 8/3. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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12:05 - 07:30LHR-CPT
17h 25m1 stop
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09:30 - 22:55CPT-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
£486Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 27 Nov - Thu, 18 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
08:45 - 07:40LHR-CPT
20h 55m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 08:05CPT-LHR
24h 35m1 stop
£491Lufthansa
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Tue, 2 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 13:05LHR-JNB
14h 50m1 stop
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23:00 - 14:25JNB-LHR
17h 25m1 stop
£493Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 13:05LHR-JNB
14h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:35JNB-LHR
18h 05m1 stop
£495Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 20 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
RwandAir Logo
20:30 - 14:20LHR-JNB
15h 50m1 stop
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03:10 - 06:20JNB-LHR
29h 10m1 stop
£522RwandAir
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Thu, 13 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
RwandAir Logo
20:30 - 02:20LHR-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
03:10 - 06:20JNB-LHR
29h 10m1 stop
£523RwandAir
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Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
KLM Logo
17:50 - 21:55LHR-CPT
26h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
08:00 - 07:40CPT-LHR
25h 40m1 stop
£562KLM
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Mon, 24 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
KLM Logo
06:30 - 10:20LHR-DUR
25h 50m2 stops
KLM Logo
10:55 - 14:25DUR-LHR
29h 30m2 stops
£635KLM
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 11:00LHR-MQP
35h 45m1 stop
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17:20 - 07:25MQP-LHR
16h 05m1 stop
£858British Airways
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Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 11:00LHR-MQP
35h 45m1 stop
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17:20 - 07:25MQP-LHR
16h 05m1 stop
£861British Airways
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Ethiopian Air flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on London Heathrow Airport to South Africa flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
3 Nov
LHR20:15London Heathrow
14h 50m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
6 Nov
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 05m
1 stop
LHR06:35London Heathrow
£492
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Ethiopian Air
9 Nov
LHR20:15London Heathrow
14h 50m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
20 Nov
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 05m
1 stop
LHR06:35London Heathrow
£493
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Ethiopian Air
10 Nov
LHR20:15London Heathrow
14h 50m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
7 Dec
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 25m
1 stop
LHR14:25London Heathrow
£493
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Etihad Airways flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on London Heathrow Airport to South Africa flight tickets
Etihad Airways
12 Nov
LHR13:55London Heathrow
16h 25m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
15 Nov
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m
1 stop
LHR14:30London Heathrow
£494
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Etihad Airways
10 Nov
LHR08:50London Heathrow
21h 30m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
15 Nov
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m
1 stop
LHR14:30London Heathrow
£496
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Etihad Airways
4 Nov
LHR20:55London Heathrow
33h 25m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
8 Nov
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m
1 stop
LHR14:30London Heathrow
£497
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London Heathrow Airport 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

12:05-07:30

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

£486

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 2/12

08:45-07:40

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/12

09:30-08:05

1 stop24h 35m

£491

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

23:00-14:25

1 stop17h 25m

£493

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 20/11

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

14:30-06:35

1 stop18h 05m

£495

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 13/11

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

£522

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

20:30-02:20

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

£523

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 24/11

17:50-21:55

1 stop26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

08:00-07:40

1 stop25h 40m

£562

LondonDurban

LHR - DUR

LHRDUR

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

06:30-10:20

2 stops25h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 21/11

10:55-14:25

2 stops29h 30m

£635

LondonNelspruit

LHR - MQP

LHRMQP

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

21:15-11:00

1 stop35h 45m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Mon 16/3

17:20-07:25

1 stop16h 05m

£858

LondonNelspruit

LHR - MQP

LHRMQP

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

21:15-11:00

1 stop35h 45m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Mon 16/3

17:20-07:25

1 stop16h 05m

£861

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £571. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £575.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to South Africa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £732. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa for around £770.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to South Africa is at midday. Flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa during this time can be as low as £540. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around £794.

What is the cheapest London Heathrow to South Africa flight route?

Fly from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best London Heathrow - South Africa flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from London Heathrow Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £684 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from London Heathrow Airport for as low as £653 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on London Heathrow to South Africa flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on London Heathrow to South Africa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on London Heathrow Airport to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a London Heathrow Airport to South Africa flight.

Cheap London Heathrow Airport to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

Best price found

£743

Fastest flight time

10h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in South Africa

1 airport
The best one-way flight to South Africa from London Heathrow Airport in the past 72 hours is £743. The best return flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £671.
The fastest flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa takes 10h 45m
Direct flights go from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa every day.
There is 1 airport near South Africa: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

Best airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa with momondo
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Free Cancellation
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FlySafairPriceFrom £45Free CancellationRating
8.3
113 reviews
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AirlinkPriceFrom £77Free CancellationRating
8.5
83 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £421Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,543 reviews
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EgyptairPriceFrom £436Free CancellationRating
6.5
378 reviews
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A.P.G.PriceFrom £440Free CancellationRating
0.0
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £447Free CancellationRating
6.8
286 reviews
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Norse Atlantic UKPriceFrom £447Free CancellationRating
7.2
51 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £453Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,777 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £466Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,284 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £469Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,406 reviews
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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from London to South Africa?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to South Africa from London.

Can I find flights from London to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South Africa from London which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from London to South Africa?

momondo helps you find the best flight between London and South Africa by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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