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Cheap Flights to London

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

Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 28
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 18:45JNB-LHR
33h 55m1 stop
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8:50 - 8:20LHR-JNB
21h 30m1 stop
R10 996Etihad Airways
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Thu, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 8
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10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
13:30 - 7:05LHR-JNB
15h 35m2 stops
R11 031Lufthansa
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 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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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 5
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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Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Nov 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 6:20JNB-LGW
16h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 3:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
R11 569Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 4
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 5:35JNB-LHR
11h 10mdirect
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18:30 - 7:35LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R11 829British Airways
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Mon, Oct 13 - Sun, Nov 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 6:20JNB-LGW
16h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 3:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
R11 846Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 31
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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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 7:20JNB-LGW
18h 55m1 stop
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9:40 - 5:35LGW-JNB
17h 55m1 stop
R12 922Emirates
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 29
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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R10 996
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R11 551
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to London

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

What is the cheapest flight to London?

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 was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R10 996 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to London and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R12 089 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to London?

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

A flight to London costs R12 707 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R3 532 and departed from Cape Town. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Cape Town to London which costs R13 700 on average, and Johannesburg to London, which costs R14 818 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to London, 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 is February, where tickets cost R10 788 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 R14 639 and R14 587 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R10 788.

What is a good deal for flights to London?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to London, 25% of our users found tickets to London for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R12 251 return, from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R13 178 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to London, 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, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in London?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in London is London Luton Airport (LTN), with an average flight price of R1 710.

Good to know – Book Cheap London Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR5 359
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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 flights

  • Do the airlines offer Wi-Fi on journeys from South Africa to London?

    If you are flying for work, or should you need to stay in touch with your loved ones, you can look for airlines that provide Wi-Fi during the flight. For instance, British Airways offers internet to all its passengers on flights from South Africa to London, so you can stay connected from take-off to touchdown.

  • Which is the best London airport to arrive into?

    You can get flights to a range of airports in London. If you land at London Heathrow (LHR), you will be able to get to the city centre, such as Paddington, within 15 minutes via the Heathrow Express. It’s also a great airport to land at to reach nearby locations such as Reading, which is a 40-minute drive away. Alternatively, if you are travelling to the south of the country, then Gatwick Airport (LGW) is ideal, as you can drive to Brighton in about 45 minutes or Eastbourne in approximately an hour.

  • What is the cheapest flight to London?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to London was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R10 996 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to London and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R12 089 in the last 3 days.

  • Which London airport is closest to central London?

    There are 6 major airports in London. The nearest airport from London city centre is London City (12 km), followed by London Heathrow Airport (23 km), London Gatwick Airport (38 km), and London Luton Airport (45 km).

  • How much is a flight to London?

    On average, a flight to London costs R12 707. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R3 532 and departed from Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to London?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to London is Sunday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R15 997. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R16 901 on average.

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London 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?

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

    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 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?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to London is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R643 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to London is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R953.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R7 776 or less one-way and R12 560 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest London flight deals.
  • If you get cheap flights to London from South Africa and you need assistance travelling through the terminal, you can request help from your airline at least 48 hours before take-off. London airports also have a range of accessible features, such as wheelchair-friendly toilets.
  • You should check with your airline before your flight about its baggage policy, as it varies from airline to airline. This will help you avoid unnecessary fees at the terminal. You can see how many bags are included in your ticket when you book. For example, British Airways includes one item of hand luggage and one checked bag.
  • Even though there are some direct flights to London from South Africa, you might find an indirect journey more convenient. For instance, one of the most popular stopover locations is at Dubai Airport (DXB), which is used by Emirates on flights from Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to London.

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Direct departures

South Africa to London

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +122 more

ANA, AccesRail, +123 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +122 more

ANA, AccesRail, +123 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +121 more

ANA, AccesRail, +122 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +123 more

ANA, AccesRail, +124 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +127 more

ANA, AccesRail, +128 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +120 more

ANA, AccesRail, +121 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +130 more

ANA, AccesRail, +131 more

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Direct returns

London to South Africa

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +122 more

ANA, AccesRail, +123 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +122 more

ANA, AccesRail, +123 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +121 more

ANA, AccesRail, +122 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +123 more

ANA, AccesRail, +124 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +127 more

ANA, AccesRail, +128 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +120 more

ANA, AccesRail, +121 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +130 more

ANA, AccesRail, +131 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to London

 
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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3336 reviews
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

8,0 ExcellentCarlton, Sept 2025CPT - DXB
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

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

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

Well it was a 2h delay flight so that said it all. With very little if any information. Boarding took for ever with long waits at the terminal and then in the finger. To top it off and increase the delay we had to take a bus in Zurich. A trip to forget

Swiss is the. Only airline I use when I go to Europe. They are on time and they are fantastic!

The whole experience was positive. Crew very friendly and helpful. Very greedy with pre-seat allocation. Web site too complicated

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

Each flight we took was late with little or no updates or information.

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

PLEASE DONT TAKE FORCEFULLY(SIZE APPROPRIATE) CARRY ONS FROM PASSENGERS WHO FOR SOME REASON NEED TO KEEP IT

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

My luggage did not make the connection and 4 days later I still have not received it.

I took this flight to be able to fly with Swiss instead of Air Canada from Geneva.. The AC planes have a better outfit in Business class than Swiss, but the service aboard Swiss is really best, first-class, as is the food and beverages. Though using the same plane model (A330-300), the interior setup of the cabin starts to show its age, but IMO the planes are better serviced by Swiss than AC. I had in my recent trips with AC way too many technical problems that led to delays or even complete cancellation of my flight.. Their fleet is aging (average 20+ years) and the maintenance has taken a toll compared to years ago. Cutting costs in every corner has to be paid sometime by someone, and it's the travelers at the end that pays for it. Unfortunately for me, flying directly to Zurich puts a much longer after-fly trip on me than Geneva.. so I might go back to direct flight YUL-GVA, even if I don't like flying with AC.

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

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.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

The flight was good. It arrived at Heathrow on time but then there was no transport to take us to the terminal. We sat on the plane for an hour waiting for a bus. I will avoid Heathrow if possible in future. The crew were very apologetic.

we had to walk up stairs to get into the plane--no jetways. Perhaps that's a problem not with the airline but with facilities at Heathrow, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. But it was inconvenient.

The seating has become ridiculous… like a contest to see how narrow and short they can be made- forcing anyone over 5’1 to pay more to not be twisting oneself into a pretzel. Really insane- would have thought BA was better than this. Frankly- it cancels out a lot of the positive aspects.

flight was delayed from BWI to London - missed my connecting flight & then connecting flight (also British Air) was delayed - food is awful, TV & movie selection is great

The flight was fine but they made me pay for my carryon bag because they said it was too big at the counter. But it fit under the seat just fine.

Super tight economy class. My knees were hitting the back of seat in front of me (I'm only 5'6"). My small backpack (sized according to their required dimensions) would not fit under the seat in front of me because there is a box (is that the life jacket?) in the way. Over all, extremely uncomfortable. I forgive the tasteless food, but the tight seating was torture

Excellent service by the flight crew, and the food was relatively very good compared to other airlines.

Flight was excellent, staff was great. My first time in first class and it was very relaxing and comfortable.

They can separate the young children from people who want to have a rest. It had lots of crying and loud noises from the children.

I had an awful experience with British Airways as they broke the handle of my checked in suitcase and when I went to complain they told me that this was not their responsibility. This has to be one horrible airline that does not take responsibility for the damage that they have created

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