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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £291

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 28/4. 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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Condor Logo
19:40 - 07:50
LGW
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JNB
35h 10m
1 stop
Condor Logo
18:35 - 08:55
JNB
-
LGW
15h 20m
1 stop
£440Condor
Fri, 15 May - Tue, 26 May
Lufthansa Logo
20:25 - 06:40
LHR
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JNB
33h 15m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
08:45 - 22:40
JNB
-
LHR
14h 55m
1 stop
£440Lufthansa
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 18 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 03:55
LGW
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JNB
15h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 05:40
JNB
-
LGW
17h 10m
1 stop
£443Ethiopian Air
Tue, 3 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 03:55
LGW
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JNB
15h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 05:40
JNB
-
LGW
17h 10m
1 stop
£445Ethiopian Air
Tue, 24 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
KLM Logo
06:30 - 22:05
LHR
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JNB
13h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 13:50
JNB
-
LHR
15h 51m
1 stop
£447KLM
Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar
KLM Logo
13:40 - 22:05
MAN
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JNB
30h 25m
1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 20:05
JNB
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MAN
22h 06m
1 stop
£454KLM
Sat, 14 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:45 - 10:30
STN
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JNB
15h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:50
JNB
-
STN
24h 00m
1 stop
£512Turkish Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 10:30
STN
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JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 22:10
JNB
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STN
29h 10m
1 stop
£515Turkish Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Kenya Airways Logo
18:25 - 13:40
LHR
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CPT
18h 15m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:30 - 16:15
CPT
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LHR
26h 45m
2 stops
£524Kenya Airways
Sat, 11 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Kenya Airways Logo
17:25 - 13:35
LHR
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CPT
18h 10m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 15:30
CPT
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LHR
27h 05m
1 stop
£525Kenya Airways
Mon, 9 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

RwandAir flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best RwandAir deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
RwandAir
22 Feb
LHR20:30London Heathrow
15h 50m
1 stop
JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
2 Mar
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 30m
1 stop
LHR06:20London Heathrow
£448
RwandAir
22 Feb
LHR20:30London Heathrow
27h 50m
1 stop
JNB02:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
2 Mar
JNB03:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 10m
1 stop
LHR06:20London Heathrow
£451
RwandAir
4 Mar
LHR20:30London Heathrow
15h 50m
1 stop
JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
25 Mar
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 30m
1 stop
LHR06:20London Heathrow
£452

Air Algerie flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best Air Algerie deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
Air Algerie
3 Apr
STN15:00London Stansted
14h 25m
1 stop
JNB06:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
18 Apr
JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 15m
1 stop
STN18:40London Stansted
£517
Air Algerie
7 Jul
STN15:00London Stansted
14h 25m
1 stop
JNB06:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Jul
JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 05m
1 stop
STN13:30London Stansted
£524

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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 5 February 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

19:40-07:50

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

18:35-08:55

1 stop15h 20m

£440

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 4/5

20:25-06:40

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

08:45-22:40

1 stop14h 55m

£440

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£443

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 24/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£445

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

06:30-22:05

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

23:59-13:50

1 stop15h 51m

£447

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 14/2

13:40-22:05

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

23:59-20:05

1 stop22h 06m

£454

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Thu 16/4

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

17:50-16:50

1 stop24h 00m

£512

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Fri 5/6

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

£515

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 11/4

18:25-13:40

2 stops18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

14:30-16:15

2 stops26h 45m

£524

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

17:25-13:35

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

14:25-15:30

1 stop27h 05m

£525

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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 £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 £699. 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 £726.

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 in the evening. Flights from United Kingdom to South Africa during this time can be as low as £705. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around £727.

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

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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 £651 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 £599 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

£297

Fastest flight time

10h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in South Africa

65 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £297. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £445.
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to South Africa takes 10h 55m
Direct flights go from United Kingdom to South Africa every day.
There are 65 airports in South Africa. From United Kingdom there are direct flights to 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search 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?

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to South Africa

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FlySafairPriceFrom £44Free CancellationRating
8.2
124 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom £54Free CancellationRating
7.3
52 reviews
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AirlinkPriceFrom £60Free CancellationRating
8.4
81 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £308Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,380 reviews
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Norse Atlantic UKPriceFrom £340Free CancellationRating
7.3
52 reviews
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Air AlgeriePriceFrom £344Free CancellationRating
6.8
33 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £367Free CancellationRating
7.2
955 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £396Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,761 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £397Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,210 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £411Free CancellationRating
6.8
292 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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