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Cheap flights from London to South Africa from £289

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 to South Africa departing on 3/10. 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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Norse Atlantic UK Logo
09:10 - 21:45LGW-CPT
11h 35mdirect
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00:30 - 11:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£385Norse Atlantic UK
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Mon, 6 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
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09:10 - 21:45LGW-CPT
11h 35mdirect
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00:30 - 11:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£405Norse Atlantic UK
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Mon, 6 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 03:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 05:10JNB-LGW
16h 40m1 stop
£422Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 30 Oct - Sun, 16 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 03:55LGW-JNB
16h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:25JNB-LGW
16h 55m1 stop
£423Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 6 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
RwandAir Logo
21:20 - 14:20LHR-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
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16:50 - 09:00JNB-LHR
17h 10m1 stop
£522RwandAir
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Tue, 1 Jul - Tue, 15 Jul
RwandAir Logo
21:20 - 14:20LHR-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
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16:50 - 07:00JNB-LHR
15h 10m1 stop
£524RwandAir
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Tue, 1 Jul - Fri, 4 Jul
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:15 - 10:05LHR-JNB
10h 50mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:30 - 06:45JNB-LHR
11h 15mdirect
£527Virgin Atlantic
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Sat, 13 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:15 - 10:05LHR-JNB
10h 50mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:30 - 06:45JNB-LHR
11h 15mdirect
£530Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
British Airways Logo
19:05 - 07:00LHR-JNB
10h 55mdirect
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19:25 - 05:35JNB-LHR
11h 10mdirect
£549British Airways
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Mon, 25 Aug - Fri, 12 Sep
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21:25 - 09:25LHR-JNB
11h 00mdirect
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19:25 - 05:35JNB-LHR
11h 10mdirect
£560British Airways
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Emirates flights from London to South Africa

Our best Emirates deals on London to South Africa flight tickets
Emirates
27 Aug
LGW14:30London Gatwick
18h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
7 Sept
JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 15m
1 stop
LGW07:20London Gatwick
Emirates
23 Jun
LGW14:30London Gatwick
29h 20m
1 stop
JNB20:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
3 Jul
JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 25m
1 stop
LGW19:45London Gatwick

Egyptair flights from London to South Africa

Our best Egyptair deals on London to South Africa flight tickets
Egyptair
12 Nov
LHR22:30London Heathrow
30h 40m
1 stop
JNB07:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
26 Nov
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m
1 stop
LHR12:35London Heathrow
Egyptair
1 Nov
LHR14:00London Heathrow
15h 10m
1 stop
JNB07:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
12 Nov
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m
1 stop
LHR12:35London Heathrow
Egyptair
2 Nov
LHR14:00London Heathrow
15h 10m
1 stop
JNB07:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
10 Nov
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m
1 stop
LHR12:35London Heathrow

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London 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, March is the cheapest month to fly from London to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £533. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of March, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £537.

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 £726. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from London to South Africa for around £792.

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 to South Africa during this time can be as low as £530. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around £779.

What is the cheapest London to South Africa flight route?

Fly from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl for the best London - 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 when booking 2 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £662 when searching 2 weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from London for as low as £636 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on London 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 to South Africa flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between London to South Africa.

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Best price found

£289

Fastest flight time

10h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from London in the past 72 hours is £289. The best return flight deal from London to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £385.
The fastest flight from London to South Africa takes 10h 50m
Direct flights go from London to South Africa every day.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to South Africa?

    Prices for flights from London to South Africa are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to South Africa?

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from London to South Africa.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from London to South Africa

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FlySafairPriceFrom £46Free CancellationRating
8.2
114 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £332Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,273 reviews
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Norse Atlantic UKPriceFrom £339Free CancellationRating
7.2
47 reviews
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A.P.G.PriceFrom £366Free CancellationRating
0.0
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TAAGPriceFrom £376Free CancellationRating
5.7
17 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £398Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,364 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £408Free CancellationRating
7.2
781 reviews
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EgyptairPriceFrom £416Free CancellationRating
6.5
354 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £429Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,632 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £438Free CancellationRating
6.9
266 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from London to South Africa?

It is quick and easy to find London to South Africa flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to South Africa that suits you.

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

All flight searches from London to South Africa on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

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

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to South Africa from London.

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

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to South Africa from London. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.


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