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R5 023 Find Cheap Flights to London Heathrow Airport

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Cheap Flights to Heathrow

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Heathrow 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 to Heathrow

Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 27
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9:50 - 18:45JNB-LHR
33h 55m1 stop
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9:30 - 8:20LHR-JNB
21h 50m1 stop
R9 779Etihad Airways
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Sun, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 20
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:00JNB-LHR
22h 10m1 stop
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9:30 - 8:20LHR-JNB
21h 50m1 stop
R9 850Etihad Airways
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 10
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
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6:35 - 7:05LHR-JNB
22h 30m1 stop
R10 170Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 16
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
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20:15 - 7:05LHR-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
R10 347Lufthansa
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Tue, Jul 22 - Sun, Aug 24
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19:35 - 21:45JNB-LHR
27h 10m1 stop
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6:00 - 9:20LHR-JNB
26h 20m1 stop
R11 181SWISS
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Dec 7
SWISS Logo
9:00 - 8:05CPT-LHR
25h 05m1 stop
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20:05 - 22:05LHR-CPT
24h 00m1 stop
R13 027SWISS
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 9
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19:30 - 6:20CPT-LHR
11h 50mdirect
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22:30 - 12:10LHR-CPT
11h 40mdirect
R13 453Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Dec 17 - Tue, Feb 10
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:50 - 7:40CPT-LHR
11h 50mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:30 - 12:10LHR-CPT
11h 40mdirect
R13 560Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Jul 15 - Mon, Aug 25
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 5:35DUR-LHR
19h 40m1 stop
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19:05 - 10:20LHR-DUR
14h 15m1 stop
R17 163British Airways
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 28
British Airways Logo
12:05 - 8:00DUR-LHR
20h 55m2 stops
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21:45 - 10:35LHR-DUR
35h 50m3 stops
R17 393British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Heathrow

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

What is the cheapest flight to London Heathrow Airport?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to London Heathrow Airport was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R173 562 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R12 477 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to London Heathrow Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to London Heathrow Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to London Heathrow Airport costs R14 869 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R7 728 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport which costs R16 835 on average, and Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, which costs R17 421 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to London Heathrow Airport, 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 to London Heathrow Airport is February, where tickets cost R10 986 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R15 583 and R15 068 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R13 524.

What is a good deal for flights to London Heathrow Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to London Heathrow Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to London Heathrow Airport for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R14 129 return, from Cape Town R15 447 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to London Heathrow Airport, 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, you should book around 12 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap London Heathrow Airport Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR5 023
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to London based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking London Heathrow Airport flights

  • Which airlines offer Business Class flights to London Heathrow?

    Several airlines offer Business Class flights from South Africa to London Heathrow. Qatar Airways operates Business Class flights from Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT) with a stopover in Doha. British Airways provides Business Class options from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban (DUR). Emirates offers Business Class flights from Johannesburg with a stopover in Dubai. Air France also offers Business Class flights from Johannesburg via Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • Which airports have direct flights to London Heathrow?

    There are currently only two airlines offering direct flights from South Africa to London Heathrow, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Virgin Atlantic exclusively operates direct flights from OR Tambo International in Johannesburg, while British Airways has direct flights from both OR Tambo and Cape Town International (CPT). There are also single-stopover flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban with very reasonable travel times.

  • What is the cheapest flight to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to London Heathrow Airport was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R173 562 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R12 477 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is London Heathrow Airport from central London?

    The city centre of London is 23 km from London.

  • How much is a flight to London?

    On average, a flight to London costs R14 869. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R7 728 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to London?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to London is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R16 869. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R17 790 on average.

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

    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 to London Heathrow Airport.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport 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 to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to London Heathrow Airport is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R667 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to London Heathrow Airport is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R982.

  • How many direct flights to London Heathrow Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 28 direct flights from within South Africa to London Heathrow Airport. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for cheap airfare to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found return tickets to London Heathrow Airport for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R31 854, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R44 307
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest London Heathrow Airport flight deals.
  • For passengers who require reliable onboard Wi-Fi, consider Emirates or Qantas Airways flights from South Africa to London Heathrow. Emirates offers single-stopover flights via Dubai International (DXB) from Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), and Durban (DUR), while Qantas provides flights via Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). Stay connected throughout your journey and enjoy hassle-free, internet access onboard these reputable airlines.
  • The most convenient way to reach London city centre from London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) is by taking the Heathrow Express train. The non-stop service departs every 15 minutes, with a travel time of around 15 minutes to Paddington Station in Central London. It's a fast and hassle-free option, allowing you to quickly access the heart of the city.
  • Passengers with large amounts of luggage should consider booking the Eco-Flex ticket with Emirates. It offers a generous baggage allowance, including an 8 kg cabin bag and two checked bags, each weighing 23 kg. Unlike standard Economy tickets that may only include one checked bag or charge extra, the Eco-Flex ticket ensures a hassle-free travel experience with ample luggage space.

Prefer to fly direct to London Heathrow?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to London Heathrow.
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Direct departures

South Africa to London Heathrow

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +86 more

ANA, AccesRail, +87 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +86 more

ANA, AccesRail, +87 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +87 more

ANA, AccesRail, +88 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +83 more

ANA, AccesRail, +84 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +90 more

ANA, AccesRail, +91 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +86 more

ANA, AccesRail, +87 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +88 more

ANA, AccesRail, +89 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to South Africa

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +86 more

ANA, AccesRail, +87 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +86 more

ANA, AccesRail, +87 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +87 more

ANA, AccesRail, +88 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +83 more

ANA, AccesRail, +84 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +90 more

ANA, AccesRail, +91 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +86 more

ANA, AccesRail, +87 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +88 more

ANA, AccesRail, +89 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to London. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Heathrow? 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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3285 reviews
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,8Food
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
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They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

10,0 ExcellentAli, May 2025DXB - MAN
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They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

I purchased a one way business class ticket from Geneva to Miami but the check in agent said I had an economy ticket and later upgraded to business class. This was not the case, I had a single business class transaction. I was forced to pay for my second checked bag. I am unsure of why this happened. But I won’t use Kayak again for business class tickets.

The meal was wonderful and strawberry ice cream was a plus.

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

I slept the whole flight so I can't tell you about the food and there was no entertainment offered. Crew was very nice, seats were comfortable in business, and boarding was easy.

We are glinting with united , but over all very disappointed

I like how professional, fast and good the whole experience was.

Terrible plane small airbus good for a 1 hr trip I booked business as it is. A night flight and 4hrs trip it was an ordinary economy seat with no one next to me what a joke what a stupid decision to buy business

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

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,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

Food is delicious I’ve tried Thai green chicken curry and it was perfect!

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

Complete mess. Our reservation was mistakenly cancelled. After almost missing the connection and walking all over the Munich airport, the Service desk got involved and we were run to our flight. Not all 4 of us in Business and not seated together as originally booked. This was the worst treatment I have ever had. And I travel a lot. 1K million miler.

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

I’m glad the bus waited for me to connect me to my next flight since we were delayed. Flight was good.

It would have been nice if my luggage had made it onto my connecting flight as well. Now I have to wait for my luggage to be delivered and that might take a while, which certainly put a damper on the entire experience.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

Staff was great. Space in bathrooms was very good. Boarding went smoothly due to aisles. I would like more room in coach. 2 more inches would be helpful. Lost luggage was a big issue; more on the administrative side than flight related, but diminished the flight experience.

Flight was late, with scheduled 50 min layover at Frankfurt. Arrived at gate A54, had to get to B5. We now had 35 min layover with delay, at top speed it took 30 min to get to B5 hot and bothered. Not good. Boarding in Lyon was normal chaos, shoving, and total disrespect for anyone beyond group 2. Boarding for Milan flight was more civilized as we all had to take a bus to plane.

I always have issues to connect with BA WIFI. Nothing to blame BA for but there is always an issue getting a gate at any London Airport whether the flight is on time or delayed. But overall a great flight.

Bad. After 3 hours on tarmac, flight got cancelled. No assistance whatsoever from BA.

The wheelchair service was good. Staff and crew were helpful/supportive. The business of 'being overbooked' ....."you may not be able to travel tonight/we may have to put you in Economy'" was rather unsettling. Even Economy Plus in a MIDDLE seat felt cramped. The seating and experience felt very basic even though I had struggled to pay for extra - Economy Plus.

Flight was good but seat in 12D was not comfortable, better on the Airbus 321 from Tampa to Charlotte. No breakfast was served before landing in zLonfon only a coffee and orange juice.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

Easy boarding, very friendly crew, short flight so no entertainment… needed cc for all food and drink purchases…. clean and on time … that is all that mattered… so overall very good.

The entertainment selection was ok, but overall not bad! The crew was great.

Good crew and boarding process. Horrible food and one of the most uncomfortable aircraft seats I have ever sat in. The cabin temperature was warm which made it hard for my family to sleep.

Checking in process could use streamlining when it comes to all info required.not bad tho

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

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