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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom from R5 359

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 18:45JNB-LHR
33h 55m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
8:50 - 8:20LHR-JNB
21h 30m1 stop
R10 996Etihad Airways
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Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 28
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
13:30 - 7:05LHR-JNB
15h 35m2 stops
R11 031Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 8
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 8:05JNB-LHR
13h 50m1 stop
SWISS Logo
20:05 - 10:30LHR-JNB
36h 25m1 stop
R11 048SWISS
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 8
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 17:55JNB-LGW
23h 20m1 stop
SWISS Logo
18:40 - 10:30LGW-JNB
13h 50m1 stop
R11 170SWISS
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 5
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:40JNB-LCY
18h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
20:05 - 22:05LCY-JNB
24h 00m1 stop
R11 343KLM
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 4
KLM Logo
23:59 - 17:20JNB-LCY
19h 21m1 stop
KLM Logo
20:05 - 22:05LCY-JNB
24h 00m1 stop
R11 361KLM
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Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 14
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 5:35JNB-LHR
11h 10mdirect
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 7:35LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R11 829British Airways
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 4
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 18:45JNB-STN
21h 25m1 stop
Emirates Logo
14:05 - 16:35STN-JNB
24h 30m1 stop
R12 835Emirates
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Sat, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 31
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 7:20JNB-LGW
18h 55m1 stop
Emirates Logo
9:40 - 5:35LGW-JNB
17h 55m1 stop
R12 922Emirates
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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30
British Airways Logo
22:10 - 8:10CPT-LHR
12h 00mdirect
British Airways Logo
22:20 - 12:10LHR-CPT
11h 50mdirect
R12 939British Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 29

Lufthansa flights from South Africa to United Kingdom

Our best Lufthansa deals on South Africa to United Kingdom flight tickets
Lufthansa
Nov 27
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 45m
1 stop
LHR22:55London Heathrow
Dec 8
LHR13:30London Heathrow
15h 35m
2 stops
JNB7:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 031
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Lufthansa
Nov 5
CPT9:30Cape Town Intl
15h 25m
1 stop
LHR22:55London Heathrow
Feb 8
LHR18:30London Heathrow
14h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
R12 453
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Lufthansa
Sept 17
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 10m
1 stop
LCY8:10London City
Mar 11
LCY18:10London City
13h 20m
1 stop
JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 991
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SWISS flights from South Africa to United Kingdom

Our best SWISS deals on South Africa to United Kingdom flight tickets
SWISS
Nov 2
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 50m
1 stop
LHR8:05London Heathrow
Nov 8
LHR20:05London Heathrow
36h 25m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 048
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SWISS
Oct 15
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 20m
1 stop
LGW17:55London Gatwick
Nov 5
LGW18:40London Gatwick
13h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 170
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SWISS
Nov 4
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 30m
1 stop
LCY8:45London City
Nov 13
LCY17:45London City
14h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 204
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to United Kingdom that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to the United Kingdom that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

9:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

8:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

R10 996

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/12

13:30-7:05

2 stops15h 35m

R11 031

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

20:15-8:05

1 stop13h 50m

London Heathrow

Sat 8/11

20:05-10:30

1 stop36h 25m

R11 048

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

19:35-17:55

1 stop23h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 5/11

18:40-10:30

1 stop13h 50m

R11 170

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

23:15-16:40

1 stop18h 25m

London City

Tue 4/11

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

R11 343

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

London City

Fri 14/11

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

R11 361

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

19:25-5:35

Nonstop11h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

18:30-7:35

Nonstop11h 05m

R11 829

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

22:20-18:45

1 stop21h 25m

London Stansted

Fri 31/10

14:05-16:35

1 stop24h 30m

R12 835

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

13:25-7:20

1 stop18h 55m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

9:40-5:35

1 stop17h 55m

R12 922

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

22:10-8:10

Nonstop12h 00m

London Heathrow

Sat 29/11

22:20-12:10

Nonstop11h 50m

R12 939

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to United Kingdom

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 United Kingdom?

If you’re not able to fly to United Kingdom in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to United Kingdom during March average around R11 950.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to United Kingdom?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to United Kingdom is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as R16 102. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. 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 United Kingdom on Saturday is R17 053.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from South Africa to United Kingdom when you can find flight prices for as low as R11 157. Flying to United Kingdom in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R16 533.

What is the cheapest South Africa to United Kingdom flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to United Kingdom?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to United Kingdom from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to United Kingdom for around R13 240 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to United Kingdom from South Africa for as low as R12 731 on momondo.

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

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

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

Cheap South Africa to United Kingdom flight deals and tips

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

Best price found

R3 856

Fastest flight time

11h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in United Kingdom

1 airport
The best one-way flight to United Kingdom from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R3 856. The best return flight deal from South Africa to United Kingdom found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 920.
The fastest flight from South Africa to United Kingdom takes 11h 05m
Direct flights go from South Africa to United Kingdom every day.
There is 1 airport near United Kingdom: London Heathrow (LHR)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to United Kingdom?

    Prices for flights from South Africa to United Kingdom are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to United Kingdom?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to United Kingdom.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to United Kingdom?

    The required travel and health documents for your United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom. 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 South Africa to United Kingdom?

Best airlines flying from South Africa to United Kingdom

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Price
SWISSPriceFrom R6 669Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 737 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom R7 990Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 407 reviews
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Norse Atlantic UKPriceFrom R8 005Free CancellationRating
7,1
49 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R8 957Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 468 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R9 223Free CancellationRating
7,2
861 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R9 334Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 386 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R9 535Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 250 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom R10 489Free CancellationRating
7,2
359 reviews
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A.P.G.PriceFrom R10 505Free CancellationRating
0,0
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R10 929Free CancellationRating
6,9
281 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from South Africa to United Kingdom?

It is quick and easy to find South Africa to United Kingdom flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to United Kingdom that suits you.

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

Flights from South Africa to United Kingdom with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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

Once all potential South Africa to United Kingdom 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.

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

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to United Kingdom from South Africa. 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.

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