Cheap flights from South Africa to England from R5 036

The cheapest month to fly to England from South Africa is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 239, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to England from South Africa during November instead. Flights to England in November, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around R12 386.

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 940. 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 923.

The cheapest time of day to fly to England is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as R15 173. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to England is in the afternoon when prices are around R17 855.

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 R13 129 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 R12 451 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.

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Brussels Airlines 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 39% 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 June 2026, there are 13 flights per day flying from South Africa to England. The most common time of day flights depart is 20:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

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