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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Africa from R6 487

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Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 22:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
R9 765Norse Atlantic UK
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Sat, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 27
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 22:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
R9 782Norse Atlantic UK
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 9
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
9:30 - 22:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
0:30 - 11:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
R9 817Norse Atlantic UK
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Fri, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 3:55LGW-JNB
16h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 6:20JNB-LGW
16h 50m1 stop
R11 603Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 13:05LHR-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:00JNB-LHR
17h 30m1 stop
R11 655Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 21
KLM Logo
5:50 - 22:05MAN-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 12:45JNB-MAN
14h 46m1 stop
R12 696KLM
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Fri, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 11
KLM Logo
11:00 - 22:05MAN-JNB
33h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 12:45JNB-MAN
14h 46m1 stop
R12 887KLM
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Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Feb 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 10:50MAN-JNB
22h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 9:50JNB-MAN
16h 45m1 stop
R13 199Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 25
Emirates Logo
21:10 - 5:30STN-JNB
31h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 12:55JNB-STN
27h 50m1 stop
R14 864Emirates
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:35STN-JNB
18h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 12:05JNB-STN
19h 15m1 stop
R14 882Emirates
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Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 20

Egyptair flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best Egyptair deals on United Kingdom 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 586
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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 690
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Egyptair
Sept 19
LHR22:10London Heathrow
32h 00m
1 stop
JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 29
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m
1 stop
LHR13:35London Heathrow
R11 707
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SWISS flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Our best SWISS deals on United Kingdom to South Africa flight tickets
SWISS
Nov 4
LHR14:25London Heathrow
18h 05m
2 stops
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 12
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 50m
1 stop
LHR8:05London Heathrow
R11 690
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SWISS
Nov 9
LCY19:20London City
13h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 17
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 20m
1 stop
LCY8:35London City
R11 812
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SWISS
Feb 26
LHR12:05London Heathrow
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT7:30Cape Town Intl
Mar 18
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
24h 40m
1 stop
LHR8:05London Heathrow
R12 054
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to South Africa 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 the United Kingdom to South Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 8/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R9 765

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 2/11

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R9 782

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 10/10

9:30-22:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

0:30-11:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R9 817

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 28/9

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

R11 603

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 5/10

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

14:30-7:00

1 stop17h 30m

R11 655

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Fri 6/2

5:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

R12 696

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 17/1

11:00-22:05

1 stop33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

R12 887

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Wed 4/3

10:50-10:50

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:05-9:50

1 stop16h 45m

R13 199

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Mon 13/10

21:10-5:30

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

10:05-12:55

1 stop27h 50m

R14 864

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Tue 4/11

20:15-16:35

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

18:50-12:05

1 stop19h 15m

R14 882

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from United Kingdom is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 609, 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 United Kingdom, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 627.

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 United Kingdom. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was R16 727. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from United Kingdom to South Africa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R18 549. 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 United Kingdom at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R13 567 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 374.

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

Fly from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl for the best United Kingdom - 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 United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R15 610 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 United Kingdom for as low as R14 795 on momondo.

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

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

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

Cheap United Kingdom to South Africa flight deals and tips

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

Best price found

R6 504

Fastest flight time

10h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in South Africa

1 airport
The best one-way flight to South Africa from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is R6 504. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 997.
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to South Africa takes 10h 55m
Direct flights go from United Kingdom to South Africa every day.
There is 1 airport near South Africa: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from United Kingdom to South Africa?

    Prices for flights from United Kingdom to South Africa are updated daily.

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

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from United Kingdom to South Africa?

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from United Kingdom to South Africa with momondo
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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R6 900Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 968 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R8 030Free CancellationRating
7,2
862 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R9 238Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 624 reviews
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Norse Atlantic UKPriceFrom R9 480Free CancellationRating
7,1
49 reviews
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EgyptairPriceFrom R10 024Free CancellationRating
6,5
367 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom R10 552Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 407 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R10 652Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 468 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom R10 767Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 737 reviews
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A.P.G.PriceFrom R10 997Free CancellationRating
0,0
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R11 028Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 250 reviews
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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from United Kingdom to South Africa for you.

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

Yes. All flights to South Africa from United Kingdom on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to South Africa from United Kingdom.

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