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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa from £358

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06:00 - 22:05LHR-CPT
14h 05m1 stop
Logo
09:30 - 22:55CPT-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
£493
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Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
SWISS Logo
18:40 - 10:30LHR-JNB
13h 50m1 stop
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 18:40JNB-LHR
24h 25m2 stops
£495SWISS
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Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
21:45 - 08:20LHR-JNB
33h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 18:45JNB-LHR
33h 55m1 stop
£495Etihad Airways
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Wed, 1 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
08:45 - 07:40LHR-CPT
20h 55m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 22:55CPT-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
£502Lufthansa
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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
08:45 - 07:40LHR-CPT
20h 55m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 22:55CPT-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
£504Lufthansa
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Tue, 9 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec
Air France Logo
11:30 - 05:50LHR-CPT
16h 20m1 stop
Air France Logo
07:55 - 08:00CPT-LHR
26h 05m1 stop
£553Air France
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Sun, 30 Nov - Sun, 18 Jan
KLM Logo
20:25 - 21:55LHR-CPT
23h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
08:00 - 20:50CPT-LHR
14h 50m1 stop
£569KLM
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Sun, 8 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
KLM Logo
20:25 - 21:55LHR-CPT
23h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
08:00 - 20:50CPT-LHR
14h 50m1 stop
£570KLM
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Sun, 8 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 11:55LHR-PLZ
36h 40m1 stop
British Airways Logo
12:40 - 04:55PLZ-LHR
18h 15m1 stop
£812British Airways
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Fri, 21 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 13:45LHR-GRJ
17h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
14:20 - 04:55GRJ-LHR
16h 35m1 stop
£832British Airways
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Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar

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
16 Sept
LHR21:00London Heathrow
15h 05m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
23 Sept
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 30m
1 stop
LHR07:00London Heathrow
£495
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Ethiopian Air
10 Mar
LHR20:15London Heathrow
14h 50m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
31 Mar
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 30m
1 stop
LHR07:00London Heathrow
£499
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Ethiopian Air
20 Sept
LHR21:00London Heathrow
15h 05m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
24 Sept
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 35m
1 stop
LHR09:05London Heathrow
£504
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SWISS flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

Our best SWISS deals on London Heathrow Airport to South Africa flight tickets
SWISS
3 Nov
LHR18:40London Heathrow
13h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Nov
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 25m
2 stops
LHR18:40London Heathrow
£495
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SWISS
4 Nov
LHR07:00London Heathrow
25h 30m
2 stops
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
11 Nov
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 25m
2 stops
LHR16:40London Heathrow
£509
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SWISS
25 Nov
LHR12:05London Heathrow
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT07:30Cape Town Intl
5 Dec
CPT09:00Cape Town Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
LHR08:05London Heathrow
£521
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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 15 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 1/12

06:00-22:05

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

£493

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

18:40-10:30

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

20:15-18:40

2 stops24h 25m

£495

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

21:45-08:20

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

09:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

£495

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 4/12

08:45-07:40

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

£502

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 9/12

08:45-07:40

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

09:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

£504

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 30/11

11:30-05:50

1 stop16h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

07:55-08:00

1 stop26h 05m

£553

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

20:25-21:55

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

08:00-20:50

1 stop14h 50m

£569

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

20:25-21:55

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

08:00-20:50

1 stop14h 50m

£570

LondonPort Elizabeth

LHR - PLZ

LHRPLZ

London Heathrow

Fri 21/11

21:15-11:55

1 stop36h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 3/12

12:40-04:55

1 stop18h 15m

£812

LondonGeorge

LHR - GRJ

LHRGRJ

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

18:30-13:45

1 stop17h 15m

George

Sat 28/3

14:20-04:55

1 stop16h 35m

£832

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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 £554. 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 £559.

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 £719. 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 £769.

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 £525. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around £784.

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 £664 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 £629 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 10% 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

£663

Fastest flight time

10h 55m

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 £663. The best return flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £644.
The fastest flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa takes 10h 55m
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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  • 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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FlySafairPriceFrom £44Free CancellationRating
8.3
116 reviews
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AirlinkPriceFrom £75Free CancellationRating
8.6
76 reviews
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Norse Atlantic UKPriceFrom £387Free CancellationRating
7.1
49 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £412Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,407 reviews
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EgyptairPriceFrom £421Free CancellationRating
6.5
366 reviews
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A.P.G.PriceFrom £427Free CancellationRating
0.0
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £434Free CancellationRating
6.9
280 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £439Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,730 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £452Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,250 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £455Free CancellationRating
7.2
861 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.

I’m not ready to book a flight from London to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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