Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £286
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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 £527. 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 £532.
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 United Kingdom to South Africa for around £784.
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 £524. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around £772.
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 2 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £656 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 United Kingdom for as low as £630 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.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from United Kingdom to South Africa?
Norse Atlantic UK, Etihad Airways, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from United Kingdom to South Africa
Which airlines fly to South Africa?
British Airways, KLM and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from United Kingdom according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 21 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from United Kingdom to South Africa on average per day?
As of June 2025, 14 flights take off from United Kingdom and land in South Africa each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 22:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.
How many flights depart from United Kingdom to South Africa on average per week?
98 flights are operational weekly from United Kingdom to South Africa as of June 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.
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 | £286 |
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Fastest flight time | 10h 50m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in South Africa | 2 airports |
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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United Kingdom to South Africa?
As of June 2025, there are 21 operators available to choose from for flights from United Kingdom to South Africa.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between United Kingdom and South Africa, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, making up 43.55% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A380-800 with 26.11%, Boeing 777-300ER with 12.43%, and Boeing 777 with 6.24%.
Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to South Africa
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from United Kingdom to South Africa with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom £46 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.2 114 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £328 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.1 3,267 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £336 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 47 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £363 | Free Cancellation | Rating 0.0 | |||
| PriceFrom £372 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.7 17 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £394 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.8 1,363 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £398 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.5 354 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £404 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 781 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £425 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.5 1,628 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £434 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.9 265 reviews |
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from United Kingdom 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 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.
I’m not ready to book a flight from United Kingdom to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
If you are not ready to book a flight from United Kingdom to South Africa now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to South Africa and let you know when they change.