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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £286

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 7/11. 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
09:10 - 21:45LGW-CPT
11h 35mdirect
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00:30 - 11:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£381Norse Atlantic UK
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Mon, 6 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
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09:30 - 22:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
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12:00 - 21:45CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£397Norse Atlantic UK
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Thu, 9 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
RwandAir Logo
21:20 - 15:20LHR-JNB
17h 00m1 stop
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16:50 - 09:00JNB-LHR
17h 10m1 stop
£513RwandAir
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Thu, 26 Jun - Tue, 15 Jul
RwandAir Logo
21:20 - 14:20LHR-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
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16:50 - 09:00JNB-LHR
17h 10m1 stop
£518RwandAir
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Wed, 2 Jul - Tue, 15 Jul
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:30 - 11:30LHR-JNB
11h 00mdirect
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19:35 - 04:55JNB-LHR
11h 20mdirect
£521Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, 27 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:15 - 10:05LHR-JNB
10h 50mdirect
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20:30 - 06:45JNB-LHR
11h 15mdirect
£521Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
KLM Logo
05:55 - 21:35MAN-JNB
14h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:45JNB-MAN
18h 30m1 stop
£538KLM
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Sun, 14 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
British Airways Logo
21:25 - 09:25LHR-JNB
11h 00mdirect
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 07:30JNB-LHR
11h 15mdirect
£551British Airways
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Sat, 30 Aug - Fri, 19 Sep
KLM Logo
11:10 - 08:30MAN-JNB
20h 20m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:15 - 13:10JNB-MAN
14h 55m1 stop
£552KLM
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Fri, 12 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
British Airways Logo
14:55 - 16:10MAN-JNB
24h 15m1 stop
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21:15 - 17:20JNB-MAN
21h 05m1 stop
£627British Airways
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Mon, 8 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep

Egyptair flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best Egyptair deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
Egyptair
9 Nov
MAN13:30Manchester
15h 40m
1 stop
JNB07:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
1 Dec
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 45m
1 stop
MAN12:30Manchester
Egyptair
28 Nov
LHR22:30London Heathrow
30h 40m
1 stop
JNB07:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
2 Feb
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 15m
1 stop
LHR21:00London Heathrow
Egyptair
17 Nov
LHR22:30London Heathrow
30h 40m
1 stop
JNB07:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
24 Nov
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m
1 stop
LHR12:35London Heathrow

Ethiopian Air flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
9 Oct
LGW10:10London Gatwick
16h 45m
1 stop
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
10 Nov
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 40m
1 stop
LGW05:10London Gatwick
Ethiopian Air
23 Jun
LGW10:10London Gatwick
16h 45m
1 stop
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
7 Jul
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m
1 stop
LGW06:20London Gatwick
Ethiopian Air
30 Oct
LGW10:00London Gatwick
15h 55m
1 stop
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
9 Nov
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 40m
1 stop
LGW05:10London Gatwick

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from United Kingdom 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 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.

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

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Best price found

£286

Fastest flight time

10h 50m

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 £286. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £381.
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to South Africa takes 10h 50m
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)

  • 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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FlySafairPriceFrom £46Free CancellationRating
8.2
114 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £328Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,267 reviews
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Norse Atlantic UKPriceFrom £336Free CancellationRating
7.2
47 reviews
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A.P.G.PriceFrom £363Free CancellationRating
0.0
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TAAGPriceFrom £372Free CancellationRating
5.7
17 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £394Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,363 reviews
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EgyptairPriceFrom £398Free CancellationRating
6.5
354 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £404Free CancellationRating
7.2
781 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £425Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,628 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £434Free CancellationRating
6.9
265 reviews
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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.

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