Cheap flights from England to South Africa from R6 848

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from England is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R14 012, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until May to fly from England, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R14 295.

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from England. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was R16 392. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from England to South Africa on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around R19 059. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Flying to South Africa from England in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R16 796 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around R17 120.

Fly from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl for the best England - South Africa flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from England when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R15 720 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 England for as low as R14 677 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on England to South Africa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from England to South Africa

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from England according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

25 flights are operational daily from England to South Africa as of October 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 22:00, with 95% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

The number of flights available between England and South Africa is 179 per week as of October 2026. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.