R7 820 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

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Best South Africa Flight Deals from Heathrow

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stopR10 134
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR13 290
Durban
Durban2 stopsR14 367
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR16 286
George
George2 stopsR16 985
East London
East London2 stopsR16 788
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein2 stopsR15 515
Mthatha
Mthatha2 stopsR19 156
Polokwane
Polokwane2 stopsR19 245
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stopsR17 380
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stopR10 134
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR13 290
Durban
Durban2 stopsR14 367
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR16 286
George
George2 stopsR16 985
East London
East London2 stopsR16 788
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein2 stopsR15 515
Mthatha
Mthatha2 stopsR19 156
Polokwane
Polokwane2 stopsR19 245
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stopsR17 380

Cheap Flights from Heathrow to South Africa

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to South Africa

Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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20:15 - 7:05LHR-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
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10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
R10 134Lufthansa
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 18
Lufthansa Logo
13:50 - 7:05LHR-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
R10 170Lufthansa
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
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6:00 - 9:20LHR-JNB
26h 20m1 stop
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19:35 - 7:55JNB-LHR
13h 20m1 stop
R11 031SWISS
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
SWISS Logo
20:05 - 9:20LHR-JNB
36h 15m1 stop
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19:35 - 17:50JNB-LHR
23h 15m1 stop
R11 371SWISS
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Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 10
KLM Logo
17:10 - 21:25LHR-CPT
27h 15m1 stop
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23:15 - 17:35CPT-LHR
19h 20m1 stop
R13 290KLM
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 8
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20:25 - 21:55LHR-CPT
23h 30m1 stop
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8:00 - 7:40CPT-LHR
25h 40m1 stop
R13 308KLM
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Wed, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 17
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14:45 - 6:45LHR-CPT
14h 00m1 stop
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8:50 - 21:25CPT-LHR
14h 35m1 stop
R14 528Air France
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
Air France Logo
19:45 - 15:05LHR-PLZ
42h 20m2 stops
Air France Logo
15:45 - 10:30PLZ-LHR
19h 45m2 stops
R18 223Air France
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, May 24
British Airways Logo
18:25 - 16:15LHR-GRJ
19h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
14:20 - 5:35GRJ-LHR
16h 15m1 stop
R24 034British Airways
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sun, Oct 5
British Airways Logo
19:05 - 13:40LHR-PZB
17h 35m1 stop
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18:20 - 7:30PZB-LHR
14h 10m1 stop
R25 056British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest London Heathrow Airport to South Africa flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa.

The cheapest ticket to South Africa from London Heathrow Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Johannesburg, at R13 354 return. The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R13 354.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R44 274 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa is February, when tickets cost R13 434 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is R22 976 and R21 308 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to South Africa on a Sunday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to London Heathrow Airport, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJune
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR7 820
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Flights from Heathrow to South Africa: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Heathrow to South Africa 
GerhardFlew with British AirwaysLHR-JNBApr 2024
dont rely on the departure boards in the BA lounge. And prepare to have to tag and check in your own bag, even when flying business class
GregFlew with British AirwaysLHR-JNBDec 2023
Leave at least an hour for luggage to arrive at JNB.

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost R782 on average. Morning departures are around 26% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 102.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from London Heathrow Airport to the following destinations at these prices or less: Cape Town R20 068 one-way - R20 639 round-trip; Johannesburg R17 827 one-way - R16 632 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1372 reviews
7,3Food
7,1Entertainment
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
8,4Crew
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Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

6,0 GoodKathleen P, Jun 2025EDI - AMS
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Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Economy seats are so small and compacted so close together that comfort is negatively affected, especially on long flights. However that is due to aircraft design, not anything the airline can do about it.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

Flight was cancelled at the last minute with no explanation. No viable alternative offered and zero customer service support. Totally useless.

Experience with British Airways was hopeless and the response from ground staff after flight cancellation was hopeless

3/4 bags delayed and 1/4 damaged at the other end. Flight was freezing

this was a good experience from on time boarding and take off to early arrival. Comfortable seats became empty seat next to me.

Cancelled flight, limited information and chaotic rebooking and accommodation provision. Apathetic crew who were more interested in taking about their layover plans than remembering passengers orders and actually bringing them (after 3 reminders). To top it off, priority baggage checked in at The Wing (LHR’s first class checkin) was delivered last to the baggage belt.

The crew were good. The flight was on time. The entertainment choice was ok. But the food was bad, tasted and texture were awful.

After boarding we were waiting in the plane for more than one hour to take off without AC with very high temperature inside

The flight was an hour late leaving Heathrow. The food was mediocre. When we got to Austin, my husband’s luggage was missing. He filled out information at baggage claim. We are waiting to hear something. His name is Henry Jacob Braunig.

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