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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £220

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from the United Kingdom to South Africa departing on 10/11. 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
20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
08:45 - 18:35CPT-LGW
11h 50mdirect
£344Norse Atlantic UK
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Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
17:15 - 06:45LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 22:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£350Norse Atlantic UK
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Tue, 4 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 22:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£351Norse Atlantic UK
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Wed, 5 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
RwandAir Logo
21:20 - 14:20LHR-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
03:10 - 09:00JNB-LHR
30h 50m1 stop
£454RwandAir
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Fri, 19 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 07:30CPT-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
£455Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 9 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:05MAN-JNB
16h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 08:15JNB-MAN
19h 45m2 stops
£457Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 5 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
KLM Logo
20:55 - 21:25LHR-CPT
23h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 20:55CPT-LHR
22h 40m1 stop
£560KLM
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Thu, 4 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
KLM Logo
06:30 - 21:25LHR-CPT
13h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 13:50CPT-LHR
15h 35m1 stop
£566KLM
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Emirates Logo
21:10 - 16:15STN-JNB
18h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 12:55JNB-STN
18h 45m1 stop
£617Emirates
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Emirates Logo
21:10 - 16:15STN-JNB
18h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 12:55JNB-STN
18h 45m1 stop
£618Emirates
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Thu, 11 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep

Air Mauritius flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best Air Mauritius deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
Air Mauritius
28 Nov
LGW16:00London Gatwick
17h 25m
1 stop
JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
5 Dec
JNB13:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m
1 stop
LGW06:55London Gatwick
£523
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Air Mauritius
22 Aug
LGW16:00London Gatwick
18h 25m
1 stop
JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Sept
JNB13:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 40m
1 stop
LGW06:50London Gatwick
£819
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Etihad Airways flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
Etihad Airways
18 Sept
MAN20:40Manchester
34h 40m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
2 Oct
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 05m
1 stop
MAN18:55Manchester
£474
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Etihad Airways
4 Sept
MAN20:40Manchester
34h 40m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
16 Sept
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 05m
1 stop
MAN18:55Manchester
£475
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Etihad Airways
4 Sept
MAN20:40Manchester
34h 40m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
24 Sept
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 05m
1 stop
MAN18:55Manchester
£479
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 10/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

08:45-18:35

Nonstop11h 50m

£344

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 4/11

17:15-06:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£350

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 5/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£351

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 19/9

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

03:10-09:00

1 stop30h 50m

£454

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 28/1

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

14:35-07:30

2 stops18h 55m

£455

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Mon 5/1

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

14:30-08:15

2 stops19h 45m

£457

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 4/9

20:55-21:25

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

23:15-20:55

1 stop22h 40m

£560

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

06:30-21:25

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

23:15-13:50

1 stop15h 35m

£566

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Tue 9/9

21:10-16:15

1 stop18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

19:10-12:55

1 stop18h 45m

£617

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Thu 11/9

21:10-16:15

1 stop18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

19:10-12:55

1 stop18h 45m

£618

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from United Kingdom to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £535. 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 £535.

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 £720. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from United Kingdom to South Africa for around £773.

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 United Kingdom 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 £770.

What is the cheapest United Kingdom to South Africa flight route?

Fly from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl for the best United Kingdom - 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom for as low as £631 on momondo.

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

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

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

Cheap United Kingdom to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from United Kingdom to South Africa

Best price found

£220

Fastest flight time

11h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £220. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £344.
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to South Africa takes 11h 30m
Direct flights go from United Kingdom to South Africa every day.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from United Kingdom to South Africa?

    Prices for flights from United Kingdom to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to South Africa.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from United Kingdom to South Africa?

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to South Africa

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8.3
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8.1
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7.2
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7.4
1,232 reviews
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7.8
1,384 reviews
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6.5
362 reviews
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7.2
827 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £435Free CancellationRating
6.8
275 reviews
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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 United Kingdom.

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

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for United Kingdom to South Africa flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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

Once all potential United Kingdom to South Africa flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

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