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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £274

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 3/11. 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
12:30 - 22:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£413Norse Atlantic UK
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Sat, 8 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 22:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£414Norse Atlantic UK
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Sun, 2 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
Kenya Airways Logo
10:20 - 03:55LGW-JNB
15h 35m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
01:15 - 06:50JNB-LGW
30h 35m1 stop
£489Kenya Airways
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Mon, 1 Dec - Sat, 30 May
Kenya Airways Logo
11:00 - 10:55LGW-JNB
22h 55m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
01:25 - 06:55JNB-LGW
30h 30m1 stop
£491Kenya Airways
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Thu, 2 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 13:05LHR-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 07:00JNB-LHR
17h 30m1 stop
£493Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 5 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 13:05LHR-JNB
14h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:35JNB-LHR
18h 05m1 stop
£496Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 2 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
KLM Logo
13:40 - 22:05MAN-JNB
30h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 22:00JNB-MAN
24h 01m1 stop
£535KLM
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Sat, 7 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
KLM Logo
05:50 - 22:05MAN-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 22:00JNB-MAN
24h 01m1 stop
£537KLM
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Fri, 6 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:35STN-JNB
18h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:25 - 12:05JNB-STN
27h 40m1 stop
£628Emirates
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Emirates Logo
21:10 - 05:30STN-JNB
31h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 12:55JNB-STN
27h 50m1 stop
£628Emirates
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Mon, 13 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct

Egyptair flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best Egyptair deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
Egyptair
2 Feb
LHR22:00London Heathrow
31h 10m
1 stop
JNB07:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
16 Feb
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m
1 stop
LHR12:35London Heathrow
£490
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Egyptair
23 Sept
LHR15:00London Heathrow
15h 10m
1 stop
JNB07:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
28 Sept
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m
1 stop
LHR13:35London Heathrow
£494
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Egyptair
19 Sept
LHR22:10London Heathrow
32h 00m
1 stop
JNB07:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
29 Sept
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m
1 stop
LHR13:35London Heathrow
£495
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SWISS flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best SWISS deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
SWISS
4 Nov
LHR14:25London Heathrow
18h 05m
2 stops
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
12 Nov
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 50m
1 stop
LHR08:05London Heathrow
£494
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SWISS
9 Nov
LCY19:20London City
13h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Nov
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 20m
1 stop
LCY08:35London City
£499
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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
£507
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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 17 September 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

Sat 8/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£413

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 2/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£414

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 1/12

10:20-03:55

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

01:15-06:50

1 stop30h 35m

£489

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

11:00-10:55

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

01:25-06:55

1 stop30h 30m

£491

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 5/10

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

14:30-07:00

1 stop17h 30m

£493

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

14:30-06:35

1 stop18h 05m

£496

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 7/2

13:40-22:05

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

23:59-22:00

1 stop24h 01m

£535

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Fri 6/2

05:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

23:59-22:00

1 stop24h 01m

£537

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 5/11

20:15-16:35

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

10:25-12:05

1 stop27h 40m

£628

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Mon 13/10

21:10-05:30

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

10:05-12:55

1 stop27h 50m

£628

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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, May 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 £533. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of May, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £534.

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 £714. 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 £762.

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 £522. 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 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 £660 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 £625 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

£269

Fastest flight time

10h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in South Africa

1 airport
The best one-way flight to South Africa from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £269. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £410.
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to South Africa takes 10h 55m
Direct flights go from United Kingdom to South Africa every day.
There is 1 airport near South Africa: 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?

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7.4
1,250 reviews
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7.8
1,386 reviews
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7.2
861 reviews
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EgyptairPriceFrom £407Free CancellationRating
6.5
367 reviews
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A.P.G.PriceFrom £408Free CancellationRating
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LufthansaPriceFrom £410Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,407 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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