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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £271

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 15/11. 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
17:15 - 06:45LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
08:45 - 18:30CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£415Norse Atlantic UK
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Tue, 25 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 22:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
£415Norse Atlantic UK
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Sat, 29 Nov - Tue, 3 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 13:05LHR-JNB
14h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:35JNB-LHR
18h 05m1 stop
£498Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
RwandAir Logo
20:30 - 14:20LHR-JNB
15h 50m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 06:20JNB-LHR
15h 30m1 stop
£499RwandAir
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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 4 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 03:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 05:40JNB-LGW
17h 10m1 stop
£501Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 25 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
RwandAir Logo
20:30 - 14:20LHR-JNB
15h 50m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
03:10 - 06:20JNB-LHR
29h 10m1 stop
£504RwandAir
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Mon, 24 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
KLM Logo
20:05 - 22:05LCY-JNB
24h 00m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 16:35JNB-LCY
18h 36m1 stop
£535KLM
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Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
KLM Logo
20:05 - 22:05LCY-JNB
24h 00m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 16:35JNB-LCY
18h 36m1 stop
£550KLM
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Thu, 29 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:35STN-JNB
18h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 17:55JNB-STN
21h 35m1 stop
£638Emirates
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Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:35STN-JNB
18h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 17:55JNB-STN
25h 05m1 stop
£639Emirates
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Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb

Brussels Airlines flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best Brussels Airlines deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
Brussels Airlines
27 Nov
LHR11:05London Heathrow
20h 25m
2 stops
JNB09:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
3 Dec
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 20m
2 stops
LHR17:05London Heathrow
£519
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Brussels Airlines
17 Nov
LHR11:05London Heathrow
20h 25m
2 stops
JNB09:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
20 Nov
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 20m
2 stops
LHR17:05London Heathrow
£528
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Brussels Airlines
19 Nov
LHR11:05London Heathrow
20h 25m
2 stops
JNB09:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
26 Nov
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 20m
2 stops
LHR17:05London Heathrow
£542
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Turkish Airlines flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
21 Jan
LGW10:15London Gatwick
22h 35m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
10 Feb
JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 10m
1 stop
LGW09:20London Gatwick
£526
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Turkish Airlines
28 Jan
LGW17:05London Gatwick
15h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
11 Feb
JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 20m
1 stop
LGW09:25London Gatwick
£535
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Turkish Airlines
19 Nov
LGW10:15London Gatwick
22h 35m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
26 Nov
JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 05m
1 stop
LGW16:10London Gatwick
£551
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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 11 November 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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Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 25/11

17:15-06:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

08:45-18:30

Nonstop11h 45m

£415

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 29/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£415

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 11/2

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

14:30-06:35

1 stop18h 05m

£498

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 26/11

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

£499

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 25/1

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£501

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 24/11

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

£504

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Thu 15/1

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

£535

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Thu 29/1

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

£550

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Tue 10/3

20:15-16:35

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:20-17:55

1 stop21h 35m

£638

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 21/1

20:15-16:35

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

18:50-17:55

1 stop25h 05m

£639

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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 £553. 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 £553.

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 £732. 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 £768.

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 £541. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around £791.

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 £681 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 £643 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

£303

Fastest flight time

10h 45m

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 £303. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £416.
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to South Africa takes 10h 45m
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?

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to South Africa

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116 reviews
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8.1
3,405 reviews
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7.2
51 reviews
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7.2
894 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £386Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,288 reviews
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6.8
7,564 reviews
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A.P.G.PriceFrom £427Free CancellationRating
0.0
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EgyptairPriceFrom £428Free CancellationRating
6.5
382 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £428Free CancellationRating
6.8
286 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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