Which airlines fly to South Africa?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and RwandAir are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from London according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 44% 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.

How many flights depart from London to South Africa on average per day?

As of September 2025, 15 flights take off from London and land in South Africa each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 22:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from London to South Africa on average per week?

As of September 2025, there are 105 flights per week flying from London to South Africa. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to South Africa?

Norse Atlantic UK is the most popular carrier operating from London to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to South Africa?

Prices for flights from London to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from London to South Africa is 17 as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from London 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 London 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 licence 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.

R6 629 Cheap Flights from London to South Africa in 2025/26

1 adult

0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from London to South Africa

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Direct

Cheap return flights

20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT

11h 30mdirect

8:45 - 18:35CPT-LGW

11h 50mdirect

R9 908Norse Atlantic UK

Find Deal

mer., nov. 5 - mer., nov. 26

9:30 - 22:00LGW-CPT

11h 30mdirect

0:30 - 11:15CPT-LGW

11h 45mdirect

R9 960Norse Atlantic UK

Find Deal

dim., oct. 5 - sam., oct. 25

10:20 - 3:55LGW-JNB

15h 35m1 stop

1:15 - 6:50JNB-LGW

30h 35m1 stop

R11 574Kenya Airways

Find Deal

lun., déc. 1 - sam., mai 30

11:00 - 10:55LGW-JNB

22h 55m1 stop

1:25 - 6:50JNB-LGW

30h 25m1 stop

R11 626Kenya Airways

Find Deal

jeu., oct. 2 - sam., oct. 4

21:00 - 13:05LHR-JNB

15h 05m1 stop

14:30 - 7:00JNB-LHR

17h 30m1 stop

R11 661Ethiopian Air

Find Deal

dim., oct. 5 - mar., oct. 21

14:25 - 10:30LHR-JNB

18h 05m2 stops

20:15 - 8:05JNB-LHR

13h 50m1 stop

R11 696SWISS

Find Deal

mar., nov. 4 - mer., nov. 12

20:15 - 13:05LHR-JNB

14h 50m1 stop

14:30 - 7:00JNB-LHR

17h 30m1 stop

R11 748Ethiopian Air

Find Deal

mar., mars 10 - mar., mars 31

19:20 - 10:30LCY-JNB

13h 10m1 stop

20:15 - 8:35JNB-LCY

14h 20m1 stop

R11 817SWISS

Find Deal

dim., nov. 9 - lun., nov. 17

20:05 - 22:05LCY-JNB

24h 00m1 stop

23:59 - 17:20JNB-LCY

19h 21m1 stop

R13 014KLM

Find Deal

mer., nov. 5 - dim., nov. 23

18:55 - 22:05LCY-JNB

25h 10m1 stop

23:59 - 17:20JNB-LCY

19h 21m1 stop

R13 066KLM

Find Deal

dim., nov. 9 - dim., nov. 23

Egyptair flights from London to South Africa

Our best Egyptair deals on London to South Africa flight tickets

Egyptair

Feb 2

LHR22:00London Heathrow

31h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 16

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

LHR12:35London Heathrow

R11 592

Find similar

Egyptair

Sept 23

LHR15:00London Heathrow

15h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 28

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

LHR13:35London Heathrow

R11 678

Find similar

Egyptair

Sept 23

LHR15:00London Heathrow

15h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 28

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

LHR13:35London Heathrow

R11 696

Find similar

Lufthansa flights from London to South Africa

Our best Lufthansa deals on London to South Africa flight tickets

Lufthansa

Nov 2

LHR20:15London Heathrow

32h 50m

1 stop

JNB7:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 6

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45m

1 stop

LHR22:55London Heathrow

R11 626

Find similar

Lufthansa

Dec 4

LHR8:45London Heathrow

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Dec 25

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

15h 25m

1 stop

LHR22:55London Heathrow

R11 817

Find similar

Lufthansa

Dec 9

LHR8:45London Heathrow

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Dec 18

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

15h 25m

1 stop

LHR22:55London Heathrow

R11 869

Find similar

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

mer. 5/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 26/11

8:45-18:35

Nonstop11h 50m

R9 908

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

dim. 5/10

9:30-22:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

sam. 25/10

0:30-11:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R9 960

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

lun. 1/12

10:20-3:55

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 30/5

1:15-6:50

1 stop30h 35m

R11 574

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

jeu. 2/10

11:00-10:55

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 4/10

1:25-6:50

1 stop30h 25m

R11 626

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

dim. 5/10

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 21/10

14:30-7:00

1 stop17h 30m

R11 661

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

mar. 4/11

14:25-10:30

2 stops18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 12/11

20:15-8:05

1 stop13h 50m

R11 696

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

mar. 10/3

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 31/3

14:30-7:00

1 stop17h 30m

R11 748

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

dim. 9/11

19:20-10:30

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 17/11

20:15-8:35

1 stop14h 20m

R11 817

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

mer. 5/11

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 23/11

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

R13 014

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

dim. 9/11

18:55-22:05

1 stop25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 23/11

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

R13 066

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

Other information

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from London is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 615, 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 March to fly from London, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 633.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from London. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was R16 735. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from London to South Africa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R18 558. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Flying to South Africa from London at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R13 574 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around R18 383.

What is the cheapest London to South Africa flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from London when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R15 617 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 London for as low as R14 802 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on London to South Africa flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on London 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 London to South Africa flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between London to South Africa.

Cheap London to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from London to South Africa

Best price found	R6 507
Fastest flight time	10h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South Africa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to South Africa from London in the past 72 hours is R6 507. The best return flight deal from London to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 002.

The fastest flight from London to South Africa takes 10h 55m

Direct flights go from London to South Africa every day.

There is 1 airport near South Africa: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Search flight deals

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to South Africa?
Prices for flights from London to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from London to South Africa is 17 as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from London 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 London 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 licence 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 London to South Africa?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between London and South Africa, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, making up 42,99% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A380-800 with 21,15%, Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 14,11%, and Boeing 777-300ER with 9,10%.

Best airlines flying from London to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R6 903	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 968 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 034	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 861 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Norse Atlantic UK	PriceFrom R9 484	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 49 reviews	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R10 029	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 367 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 557	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 407 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom R10 716	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 468 reviews	Search Air France flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R10 772	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 737 reviews	Search SWISS flights
A.P.G.	PriceFrom R11 002	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0	Search A.P.G. flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 034	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 250 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 066	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 386 reviews	Search KLM flights

Why use momondo?

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

Finding the right flight to South Africa from London is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to South Africa quick and easy, saving you time and money.

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

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for London to South Africa flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from London to South Africa?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from London to South Africa.

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

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to South Africa from London. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.

An easier way to manage your South Africa trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Start using Trips

Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

1 adult

jeu. 16/10

jeu. 23/10

Email me momondo's favourite deals

By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to South Africa

Popular Cities in South Africa

Flights to Johannesburgfrom R954

Flights to Cape Townfrom R1 406

Flights to Durbanfrom R920

Flights to Port Elizabethfrom R1 406

Flights to Georgefrom R1 527

Flights to East Londonfrom R1 475

Flights to Bloemfonteinfrom R1 301

Flights to Kimberleyfrom R8 208

Flights to Hoedspruitfrom R3 245

Flights to Pietermaritzburgfrom R2 620

Flights to Richards Bayfrom R2 013

Flights to Margatefrom R3 783

Cheap flights from London to South Africa from R6 629

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London to South Africa departing on 5/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Find the cheapest flights from London to South Africa

Cheap return flights

Cheap one-way flights

Cheap last-minute flights

Cheap direct flights

Egyptair flights from London to South Africa

Our best Egyptair deals on London to South Africa flight tickets

Lufthansa flights from London to South Africa

Our best Lufthansa deals on London to South Africa flight tickets

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to South Africa that are best for you.

See travel insights to South Africa from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

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

What is the cheapest London to South Africa flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

What cabin class options are available on London to South Africa flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on London 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 London to South Africa flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between London to South Africa.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to South Africa?

Norse Atlantic UK is the most popular carrier operating from London to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

How many flights depart from London to South Africa on average per day?

As of September 2025, 15 flights take off from London and land in South Africa each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 22:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from London to South Africa on average per week?

As of September 2025, there are 105 flights per week flying from London to South Africa. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

Cheap London to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from London to South Africa

Best price found

Fastest flight time

Direct flights

Airports in South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to South Africa?

How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to South Africa?

How old do you have to be to fly from London to South Africa?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

What is the most popular plane model from London to South Africa?

Best airlines flying from London to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London to South Africa with momondo

Why use momondo?

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

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

How can momondo help me find flights from London to South Africa?

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

An easier way to manage your South Africa trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

Find better results for your trip to South Africa

Popular Cities in South Africa

Popular flights according to clicks in the last 7 days on momondo