Cheap flights from South Africa to England from R4 767

The cheapest month to fly to England from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 678, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to England from South Africa during March instead. Flights to England in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around R11 171.

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to England is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for England on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as R14 400. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to England on Saturday is R15 436.

The cheapest time of day to fly to England is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as R14 749. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to England is in the afternoon when prices are around R15 135.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to England from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to England for around R12 343 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to England from South Africa for as low as R11 886 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on South Africa to England 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 South Africa to England

British Airways, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to England from South Africa 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 England. Keep in mind that there are 18 different airlines that fly to England on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of February 2026, there are 24 flights per day flying from South Africa to England. The most common time of day flights depart is 22:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

172 flights are operational weekly from South Africa to England as of February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.