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Recent flights found to popular cities in United Kingdom

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United Kingdom flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest flight to United Kingdom?

If you are looking to fly to United Kingdom for less, look to airlines like Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and Wizz Air UK, with prices starting at R412, R458, and R546 respectively.
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What are the most popular cities to visit in United Kingdom?

For momondo users, the most popular city in United Kingdom is London, which is visited about 80% more often than any other city in United Kingdom. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Manchester and Birmingham.

How long is the flight from South Africa to United Kingdom?

On average, it takes 11h 05m to fly from South Africa to United Kingdom if you fly out of Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into London Heathrow (the most popular airport in United Kingdom). If you’re flying out of Cape Town Intl and into London Heathrow, then the flight time is around 11h 45m.

Which airlines fly to United Kingdom?

Virgin Atlantic is the most popular airline offering flights to United Kingdom, with 29% of our users opting to fly with them when travelling to United Kingdom. Other popular options include Emirates and British Airways. There are a total of 19 different airlines flying to United Kingdom.

Cheapest flights to cities in United Kingdom

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to United Kingdom from South Africa
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Best time to fly to United Kingdom

When booking a flight to United Kingdom, keep in mind that prices vary depending on which city and airport you choose to fly to as well as which month you plan to visit.

Most popular city in United Kingdom

80% of momondo users who fly to United Kingdom tend to land in London. The average price of flights to London is R566.


Cheap United Kingdom flight deals and tips

Summary info about the United Kingdom flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R5 285

Best Round-Trip Price

R8 624

Fastest flight time

17h 20m

Operated By

7 airlines
The best one-way flight price to United Kingdom from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 285 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow).
The best round-trip flight price to United Kingdom from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R8 624 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow).
The fastest flight to United Kingdom from South Africa takes 17h 20m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow).
There are 7 airlines operating flights to United Kingdom, including Lufthansa, SWISS and Ethiopian Air.

Useful information for your flight to United Kingdom

Get up-to-date answers for some of the most frequently asked questions regarding flying to United Kingdom

What popular landmarks are in United Kingdom?

What is the best airport to land at to visit One Canada Square?

The closest airport to One Canada Square is London Heathrow Airport, which is located in London. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at London Heathrow Airport will be your best bet.

What is the most popular airport in United Kingdom to fly to?

How much are flights to United Kingdom?

The cheapest flight to United Kingdom recently found on momondo was R9 007. If you’re unable to find a flight deal this cheap, keep in mind that anything less than R29 120 is considered a good price for flights to United Kingdom. R31 941 is the average cost to fly to United Kingdom, while R75 029 is the most expensive.

What is the best day of the week to fly to United Kingdom?

Flying to United Kingdom on a Monday or Tuesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to United Kingdom is on a Saturday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to United Kingdom?

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights to United Kingdom?

How old do you have to be to fly 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 to United Kingdom.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your United Kingdom trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to United Kingdom?

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

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

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to United Kingdom which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to United Kingdom?

Once you have performed a search for flights to United Kingdom, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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

Price alerts on flights to United Kingdom are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.


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Cheapest flight routes to United Kingdom

These routes have the cheapest flights to United Kingdom found by momondo users in South Africa
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
JohannesburgLondon16h 50mR8 777
Cape TownLondon11h 45mR10 399
JohannesburgBirmingham13h 40mR10 589
JohannesburgManchester13h 30mR10 723
Cape TownBirmingham13h 45mR11 448
JohannesburgInverness24h 00mR11 467
Cape TownManchester14h 05mR11 601
DurbanLondon19h 30mR12 555
JohannesburgGlasgow14h 15mR13 241
JohannesburgEdinburgh15h 00mR14 596
Port ElizabethBirmingham27h 25mR15 359
Port ElizabethLondon14h 45mR15 493
JohannesburgAberdeen18h 30mR15 531
Port ElizabethManchester17h 35mR15 550
Cape TownEdinburgh18h 30mR15 550
Cape TownGlasgow20h 35mR15 913