Cheap flights from England to South Africa from R6 635

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from England is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 446, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until November to fly from England, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 496.

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 R15 759. 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 Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R17 899. 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 evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R16 553 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around R16 781.

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 113 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 290 on momondo.

There are 4 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, Qatar Airways, and Kenya Airways are the most popular carriers operating from England to South Africa

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and KLM 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 42% 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.

15 flights are operational daily from England to South Africa as of April 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 19:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

The number of flights available between England and South Africa is 105 per week as of April 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.