R3 788 Find Cheap Flights to London

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Cheapest return fare
R10 058
Overall average: R10 913
RwandAir
Mon 2/2Tue 10/2
JNB - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R10 980
Typical prices: R11 164-R12 689
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 5/2Wed 18/2
JNB - LHR • Direct
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British Airways
Most flights • 31 per week
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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CPT-LON
Cheapest
JNB-LON
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February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
June
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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

Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 10
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 6:20
JNB
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LHR
29h 10m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
20:30 - 2:20
LHR
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JNB
27h 50m1 stop
R10 058RwandAir
Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 18:10
JNB
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LHR
34h 20m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
8:50 - 8:20
LHR
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JNB
21h 30m1 stop
R10 074Etihad Airways
Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Apr 26
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 8:40
JNB
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LCY
14h 25m1 stop
SWISS Logo
19:15 - 9:20
LCY
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JNB
13h 05m1 stop
R10 410SWISS
Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 26
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 17:50
JNB
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LGW
23h 35m1 stop
SWISS Logo
18:40 - 10:30
LGW
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JNB
13h 50m1 stop
R10 879SWISS
Wed, May 13 - Tue, Jun 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 6:25
JNB
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LGW
16h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 3:55
LGW
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JNB
16h 45m1 stop
R10 929Ethiopian Air
Wed, May 13 - Tue, Jun 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 6:25
JNB
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LGW
16h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 3:55
LGW
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JNB
16h 45m1 stop
R11 298Ethiopian Air
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 12:05
CPT
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STN
24h 25m1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 11:40
STN
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CPT
37h 25m1 stop
R11 935Emirates
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 6:40
CPT
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LGW
19h 00m1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:35 - 11:40
LGW
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CPT
20h 05m1 stop
R12 036Emirates
Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 24
British Airways Logo
12:40 - 4:55
PLZ
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LHR
18h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 11:55
LHR
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PLZ
36h 40m1 stop
R17 433British Airways
Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 24
British Airways Logo
12:40 - 4:55
PLZ
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LHR
18h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 11:55
LHR
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PLZ
36h 40m1 stop
R17 450British Airways
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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.

Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Cape Town, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to London as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as R3 788 one-way and R10 058 for a return flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to London was from Johannesburg and the lowest price for a return flight was R10 058.

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.

On average, a flight to London costs R12 159. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R2 807 and departed from Cape Town. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Cape Town to London which costs R13 750 on average, and Johannesburg to London, which costs R15 461 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 661 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R14 164 and R14 131 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R10 661.

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 R7 174 one-way - R12 262 return, from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R8 476 one-way - R13 506 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days 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, with an average flight price of R2 001.

Good to know – Book Cheap London Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR3 788
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick 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?

    Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Cape Town, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to London as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as R3 788 one-way and R10 058 for a return flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to London was from Johannesburg and the lowest price for a return flight was R10 058.

  • 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 159. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R2 807 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 tickets can be as cheap as R15 028. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R16 143 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 flights cost R10 783 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to London is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R15 548.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R7 608 or less one-way and R12 676 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.

Prefer to fly direct to London?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to London.
Find which airlines fly direct to London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to London

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +115 more

ANA, AccesRail, +116 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +114 more

ANA, AccesRail, +115 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +121 more

ANA, AccesRail, +122 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +115 more

ANA, AccesRail, +116 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +126 more

ANA, AccesRail, +127 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +117 more

ANA, AccesRail, +118 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +125 more

ANA, AccesRail, +126 more

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Direct returns

London to South Africa

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +115 more

ANA, AccesRail, +116 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +114 more

ANA, AccesRail, +115 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +121 more

ANA, AccesRail, +122 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +115 more

ANA, AccesRail, +116 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +126 more

ANA, AccesRail, +127 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +117 more

ANA, AccesRail, +118 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +125 more

ANA, AccesRail, +126 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to London? 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 3440 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
Airline reviews

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
DUR - DXB
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

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

Zürich-NY part of the trip was really good! Enjoyed professionalism and courtesy of the crew, comfort and cleanliness of the aircraft.

Everything was fairly easy just hard when you get to Heathrow not know your Gate number until an hour before but otherwise really everything great. Did not get my texts in time though to do me any good but that is why I still like everything the old fashioned way and print everything out.

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

The flight did not take place because the flight was canceled and I still have not received a refund for the flight.

The cabin was warm and few used the blankets. I should’ve upgraded.

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

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

Clean, efficient and quick response time when we missed our connecting flight.

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

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

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.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

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.

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.

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Big queues on arrival at airport despite having already checked in and only needed to drop bags off. Flight delayed which impacted on connecting flight.

The update about flights and the terminal changes information was great.

I love FRA - LCY route. So much better compared to the FRA - LHR route and the price differential is ZERO

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

The flight was excellent in World Travellor plus. Well worth the extra money. Boarding at Phoenix was the usual poorly organized event. Very stressful.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Not only were the aircrafts spacious, but the crew was friendly and efficient. I was so gracious for the included meals on the longer flight (8+ hours).

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