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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from £287

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 14/3. 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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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 14:35
LGW
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CPT
26h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 05:40
CPT
-
LGW
17h 05m1 stop
£468Ethiopian Air
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
09:00 - 21:30
LGW
-
CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:30 - 10:15
CPT
-
LGW
11h 45mdirect
£471Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 4 May - Thu, 21 May
Lufthansa Logo
13:50 - 07:05
LHR
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JNB
15h 15m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 07:45
JNB
-
LHR
14h 00m1 stop
£488Lufthansa
Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
17:30 - 09:30
LHR
-
JNB
14h 00m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 22:55
JNB
-
LHR
14h 45m1 stop
£488Lufthansa
Tue, 3 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
SWISS Logo
20:05 - 10:50
LHR
-
CPT
36h 45m1 stop
SWISS Logo
09:25 - 21:40
CPT
-
LHR
14h 15m1 stop
£498SWISS
Sat, 24 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
SWISS Logo
12:05 - 07:30
LHR
-
CPT
17h 25m1 stop
SWISS Logo
09:25 - 21:40
CPT
-
LHR
14h 15m1 stop
£500SWISS
Tue, 27 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 11:50
LHR
-
CPT
17h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 09:55
CPT
-
LHR
18h 40m1 stop
£512Turkish Airlines
Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 18 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 11:50
LHR
-
CPT
17h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 09:55
CPT
-
LHR
18h 40m1 stop
£513Turkish Airlines
Tue, 27 Jan - Mon, 16 Feb
KLM Logo
20:05 - 09:45
LCY
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CPT
35h 40m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:25 - 16:35
CPT
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LCY
24h 10m2 stops
£636KLM
Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
KLM Logo
20:05 - 09:45
LCY
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CPT
35h 40m2 stops
KLM Logo
14:00 - 16:35
CPT
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LCY
28h 35m2 stops
£643KLM
Mon, 19 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

Air Algerie flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best Air Algerie deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
Air Algerie
1 Feb
STN15:00London Stansted
15h 30m
1 stop
JNB08:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
4 Feb
JNB22:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 00m
1 stop
STN12:30London Stansted
£486
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Air Algerie
1 Feb
STN15:00London Stansted
15h 30m
1 stop
JNB08:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
7 Feb
JNB22:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 00m
1 stop
STN13:30London Stansted
£487
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Air Algerie
30 Jan
LHR14:00London Heathrow
16h 30m
1 stop
JNB08:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
14 Feb
JNB22:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 00m
1 stop
LHR12:30London Heathrow
£498
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Lufthansa flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best Lufthansa deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
Lufthansa
21 Jan
LHR13:50London Heathrow
15h 15m
1 stop
JNB07:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
9 Feb
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 00m
1 stop
LHR07:45London Heathrow
£488
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Lufthansa
3 Feb
LHR17:30London Heathrow
14h 00m
1 stop
JNB09:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
8 Feb
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 45m
1 stop
LHR22:55London Heathrow
£488
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Lufthansa
5 Mar
LCY18:15London City
13h 15m
1 stop
JNB09:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
19 Mar
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 35m
1 stop
LCY09:20London City
£489
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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 12 December 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 2/2

10:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

14:35-05:40

1 stop17h 05m

£468

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 4/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£470

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

13:50-07:05

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:45-07:45

1 stop14h 00m

£488

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

17:30-09:30

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

£488

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

09:25-21:40

1 stop14h 15m

£498

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

12:05-07:30

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

09:25-21:40

1 stop14h 15m

£500

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

16:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

17:15-09:55

1 stop18h 40m

£512

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

16:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

17:15-09:55

1 stop18h 40m

£513

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Tue 20/1

20:05-09:45

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£636

LondonCape Town

LCY - CPT

LCYCPT

London City

Mon 19/1

20:05-09:45

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

14:00-16:35

2 stops28h 35m

£643

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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 £544. 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 £544.

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 £718. 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 £746.

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 £532. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around £770.

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 £667 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 £633 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?

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a United Kingdom to South Africa flight.

Cheap United Kingdom to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£293

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 £293. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £353.
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.

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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 £45Free CancellationRating
8.2
118 reviews
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8.5
83 reviews
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8.1
3,434 reviews
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Norse Atlantic UKPriceFrom £356Free CancellationRating
7.2
51 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £375Free CancellationRating
7.2
902 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £379Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,331 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £411Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,626 reviews
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EgyptairPriceFrom £420Free CancellationRating
6.5
391 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £421Free CancellationRating
6.8
287 reviews
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A.P.G.PriceFrom £421Free CancellationRating
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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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