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Summary info about London flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | R3 130 |
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Best Return Price | R7 139 |
Fastest flight time | 16h 50m |
Operated By | 5 airlines |
Cheapest flights to London airports
Find the cheapest flights to these London airports from your nearest city or airport
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Johannesburg TO London
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Typically, flights to London from Johannesburg are cheaper when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Gatwick, which has an average price of R9 694
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | March | 6% cheaper | Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London costs on average just R9 406 in March |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | December | 12% more expensive | It costs about R11 179 for flights to London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | December | 431% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to London?
The best price found on momondo to London was R1 298/pp from Amsterdam, which is 64% cheaper than the average flight price to London. To find the cheapest price to London from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to London from South Africa, with most prices found around R9 406. If you are unable to visit London during the month of March, then departing from South Africa during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R9 406.
In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to London is about 60 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are R9 989. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as R7 139.
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to London is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as R9 943. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R10 775.
The cheapest time of day to fly to London is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as R9 511. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around R11 077. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.
If you’re looking to do your hiking in warmer conditions, consider planning your flight to London for May, June, and July. Parks like Hyde Park are popular hot spots in those months.
Those flying to London could potentially find better pricing at London Heathrow Airport (23 km from London city centre), London Gatwick Airport (38 km from London city centre), London Luton Airport (45 km from London city centre), London Stansted Airport (50 km from London city centre) or London Southend Airport (57 km from London city centre), depending on the month and departure airport.
London Stansted Airport has an average price of R1 017 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting London. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.
Yes, you can get a flight ticket to London City if you want to reach Kensington and Chelsea. It is the nearest London airport (16,9 km away).
The airport which is nearest to Central London is London City. It is 12,2 km away and is in London.
Can I fly to London from South Africa right now?
Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter London.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to London.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering London.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.
Can I fly back to South Africa from London?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
London flight deals found on momondo
Check out some of the best fares from airports in South Africa to London found recently by users on momondo
Find the cheapest one-way flights to London
If you're looking for one-way flights from South Africa to London, view some of our deals below provided by Egypt Air, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways
Which airlines fly to London?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to London
Which airlines fly to London?
Based on our data, the most popular airlines that fly to London from South Africa are Qatar Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Emirates. There may also be other airline options depending on where in South Africa you’re flying from.
Emirates Flights to London
Emirates operates around 55 flights into London in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Dubai Intl, with the best return Emirates deal found being R7 118 (Cape Town Intl to London). Users have rated Emirates 8,6/10 in over 118 reviews on momondo.
SWISS Flights to London
SWISS flies to London 45 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to London from Zurich. SWISS (rating: 8,4, 132 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to London from. The best SWISS ticket price found on momondo to London was from Cape Town Intl (R5 870 return).
Best first class flights to London
Compare and see reviews for airlines with premium cabins that fly to London
| Airline | Rating | First Class | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriceFrom R9 026 | First Class | Rating 8,0 | |||
| PriceFrom R9 041 | First Class | Rating 6,7 |
While prices may be influenced by factors such as airline of choice, premium cabin enthusiasts can expect to pay around R34 854 for a Business class flight to London. Travelers on a budget that still want to experience more comfort and convenience may find deals as cheap as R20 592. The last time this price was found by a user was on May 15.
Choose British Airways if you are planning to fly Business class to London. Depending on the airline, some additional premium perks may be available to travelers.
A Premium economy class flight to London goes for R29 490 on average and will save you 16% compared to choosing a Business class ticket. Many travelers find flying Premium economy class still very comfortable and convenient for a much better price.
Tired of flying Economy? Qatar Airways, the most highly rated airline for flights to London, offers several premium cabin classes: Business, Premium economy. We advise exploring other airlines and being flexible with where you’re flying from to have the most cabin choices.
Airports near London
Below you will find all the airports in London along with their distance from the city centre
Popular routes to London
Most frequently searched flights to London along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
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