Question 1

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to London?

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We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Question 2

Can I find flights to London with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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Yes. All flights to London on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to London?

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Once all potential London 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.

Question 4

I’m not ready to book a flight to London right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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Yes. momondo can track flight prices for London and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.

Question 5

How far in advance should I book a flight to London?

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In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to London is about 30 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are R12 968.

Question 6

Is there an alternative airport near London?

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Those flying to London could potentially find better pricing at London City Airport (12 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.

Question 7

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into London?

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London Southend Airport has an average price of R1 605 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.

Question 8

Are there flights to City of London?

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Yes, you can get a flight ticket to London Heathrow if you want to reach City of London. It is the nearest London airport (25,7 km away).

Question 9

What’s the closest airport to Central London?

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The airport which is nearest to Central London is London Heathrow. It is 23,1 km away and is in London.

Question 10

Which airlines fly to London?

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Based on our data, the most popular airlines that fly to London from South Africa are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates and RwandAir. There may also be other airline options depending on where in South Africa you’re flying from.

Question 11

Emirates Flights to London

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Emirates operates around 46 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 R12 392 (Cape Town Intl to London). Users have rated Emirates 8,1/10 in over 3 555 reviews on momondo.

Question 12

RwandAir Flights to London

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RwandAir flies to London 64 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to London from Doha Hamad Intl. RwandAir (rating: 7,8, 42 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to London from. The best RwandAir ticket price found on momondo to London was from Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 153 return).

Question 13

When did momondo last update prices for flights to London?

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Prices for flights to London refresh daily.

Question 14

How many operators does momondo search for flights to London?

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As of April 2026, there are 20 operators available to choose from for flights to London.

Question 15

How old do you have to be to fly to London?

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The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to London.

Question 16

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to London?

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The travel and health documents required for your trip to London can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at London. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight to London?

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to London from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to London for around R13 433 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to London from South Africa for as low as R12 875 on momondo.

Question 18

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to London?

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The cheapest day to depart on your flight to London is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as R15 345. 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 R16 460.

Question 19

How long does it take to fly to London?

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Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in London you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow takes 11h 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow takes 11h 40m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

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The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to London from South Africa, with most prices found around R11 711. If you are unable to visit London during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 913.

Question 21

What is the absolute cheapest flight to London?

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The best price found on momondo to London was R1 538/pp from Edinburgh, which is 73% 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.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to London?

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The cheapest time of day to fly to London is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as R15 676. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around R18 487. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	February	10% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London costs on average just R11 711 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	July	12% more expensive	It costs about R14 579 for flights to London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	273% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Best One-Way Price	R5 163
Best Round-Trip Price	R10 141
Fastest flight time	18h 15m
Popular in	July

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