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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to England

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

What is the cheapest flight to England?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest ticket to England from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to London Gatwick Airport, at £206 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £206.

How much is a flight to England?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to England from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to England costs £521 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £139 for the route Cape Town (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Cape Town to London which costs £565 on average, and Johannesburg to London, which costs £641 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to England?

The average price of all flights from South Africa to England clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to England is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as £610. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are £657 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to England?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to England, 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 South Africa to England is February, when tickets cost £437 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £683 and £666 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to England?

The average price for all round-trip flights from South Africa to England depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to England is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost £644 on average. Morning departures are around 17% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to England is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £845.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to England?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to England, 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 South Africa to England, you should book around 14 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in England?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in England is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), with an average flight price of £191.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from South Africa to England

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£207
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport

FAQs for booking flights from South Africa to England

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to England?

    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 South Africa to England.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to England 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 South Africa to England?

    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 South Africa to England 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 South Africa to England?

    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 South Africa to England up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from South Africa to England

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to England. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to England. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to England? 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.
8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3205 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.8Food
Airline reviews

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

8.0 ExcellentAli, Mar 2025
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Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

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

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

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

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

Better boarding process at Hyderabad airport Better time management by air hostesses in providing the meals

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

A very disappointing flight on this Emirates business class. Staff were not efficient and service was not the e usual Emirates experience. Good was particularly bad with very dry chicken and drinks that I had to press call button before getting a drink as my food sat and continue to get cold.

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

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

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

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.

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

Crammed like sardines into the middle of the middle 4 seat row for an 11 hour flight was a terrible experience. No attempt made to help passengers sleep by dimming lights or shutting window shades. Small mediocre meals. Not enough good movies/TV options. Hopefully we will never have to do this again.

I would recommend flying SWISS to anyone. Very impressed by the quality of food. The staff was extremely kind and accommodating. They arranged a shuttle to help a group of passengers make connecting flights when there was a delay.

I have no complaints. The crew was attentive, pleasant and heloful

overall the flight was good and we were happy they waited for us. However, our luggage didn t make it and this caused us a lot of problems.

This was an upgrade to business class and really enjoyed the experience. Much better than my earlier flight and thank you.

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.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

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

Everything went really well. Snacks could be better and there was no tea/coffee service after dinner. Crew was helpful and friendly.

Happy and nice crew and the atmosphere is very easy and calm. I got a wonderful travel with UA this time

Professional crew and staff, very organized boarding and on time flights, baggage handling. Indian vegetarian meals were good, though could improve by offering Indian bread (naan/paratha/roti) as well. Very helpful pre flight emails with details of onboard experience 👍 Above average selection of movies. Consider offering more movies with subtitles and ratings indicators (e.g., IMDB scores).

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

It wasn’t bad but it was not excellent either. The airlines are trying to save as much money as possible and we are paying price for it. Flying is not as it used to be.

I recently had a very disappointing experience with Lufthansa during my round-trip flight, and I feel compelled to share my concerns. Here are the main issues I encountered: 1. **Global Entry Issue**: I added my Global Entry number during check-in, but it did not appear on my boarding pass. This same issue occurred on both my outbound flight to Munich and my return flight to Boston. Despite calling customer service twice for assistance, they were unwilling to help over the phone, which was incredibly frustrating and stressful. 2. **Delays**: Both flights experienced delays, further complicating my travel plans. Punctuality seems to be a significant area of concern for Lufthansa. 3. **Food Quality**: The meals provided were unhealthy, felt cheap, and lacked flavor. Given the airline’s reputation, I expected much better, especially on long-haul flights where meal quality can greatly enhance the travel experience. 4. **Beverage Service**: The beverage cups were disappointingly small and often not filled to capacity, leaving me feeling unsatisfied, particularly on lengthy flights where staying hydrated is essential. I chose Lufthansa based on positive reviews from good friends, but my experience has left me very dissatisfied. I will not be recommending this airline to anyone in the future. Overall, my direct flight experience was far from satisfactory, and I hope they address these issues to improve the experience for future passengers.

We were delayed so long that I missed the next flight. I should’ve arrived in Catania at 4 o’clock and arrived at 1 AM. The late departure was due to a water leak due to a dirty filter, according to the flight staff, and that seems like something that should’ve been taken care of before the flight. It’s too simple of a mechanical problem to make you miss the whole day.

Waited on tarmac 30 min before take off everything else was fine

I understand that German food tends to bland & tasteless, but please try to incorporate some flavor in your food. Also, always have chicken as one of the options.

We ordered kids meals - which were not kid friendly at all! (the breakfast that is - scrambled eggs on a bed of spinach and asparagus?)

Uncomfortable seats. Crazy seat assignments separating families when they could easily have put them together. Good communication from pilot about arrival time after delay in departure. Toilet ran out of water in sink. Snack box poor for flight of this length.

The bed in Club class was not very comfortable, everything else was good.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Great room between the seats, food was excellent, very comfortable overall and could have stayed on the plane even longer

I have noticed that the airlines, including this flight, pretend there is going to be turbulence, announce such, and say they can’t do beverage service. There is no turbulence and the seat belt light goes off 10 minutes before they ask for tray tables up and seat belts back on. They are just trying to spend less money and it’s quite transparent

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to England found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/6Mon
1 stopSWISS
13h 20mJNB-LHR
23/6Mon
1 stopSWISS
13h 40mLHR-JNB
£402
9/6Mon
1 stop
13h 20mJNB-LHR
19/6Thu
1 stop
15h 05mLHR-JNB
£405
7/5Wed
1 stopLufthansa
13h 40mJNB-LHR
26/5Mon
1 stopLufthansa
22h 05mLHR-JNB
£483
7/5Wed
1 stopLufthansa
13h 40mJNB-LHR
12/5Mon
1 stopLufthansa
16h 05mLHR-JNB
£498
14/10Tue
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
29/10Wed
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 00mLHR-JNB
£498
2/6Mon
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
23/6Mon
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mLHR-JNB
£505
9/6Mon
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
19/6Thu
directBritish Airways
11h 00mLHR-JNB
£545
8/6Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 15mJNB-LHR
17/6Tue
directBritish Airways
10h 55mLHR-JNB
£547
21/9Sun
1 stopEmirates
18h 45mJNB-STN
30/9Tue
1 stopEmirates
18h 05mSTN-JNB
£564
21/5Wed
1 stopEmirates
19h 15mCPT-LGW
11/6Wed
1 stopEmirates
20h 05mLGW-CPT
£570

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to England found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
27/4Sun
directA.P.G.
11h 40mCPT-LGW
£207
19/5Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 30mJNB-LGW
£211
19/5Mon
1 stopEmirates
24h 30mJNB-STN
£294
9/5Fri
1 stopEmirates
21h 25mJNB-STN
£296
13/5Tue
1 stopSWISS
14h 15mJNB-LCY
£331
2/6Mon
1 stopSWISS
14h 15mJNB-LCY
£349
19/5Mon
directBritish Airways
11h 15mJNB-LHR
£353
1/6Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 15mJNB-LHR
£355
30/4Wed
1 stopLufthansa
22h 40mJNB-LHR
£367
29/4Tue
1 stopLufthansa
13h 40mJNB-LHR
£376

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Last minute flights to England

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to England that are departing in the next 10 days.
27/4Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
30h 45mJNB-LCY
1/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 35mLCY-JNB
£549
27/4Sun
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
38h 20mJNB-LHR
20/5Tue
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
25h 35mLHR-JNB
£551
27/4Sun
multi-stopSWISS
23h 55mJNB-LHR
30/4Wed
multi-stopSWISS
36h 15mLHR-JNB
£723
27/4Sun
multi-stopSWISS
34h 10mCPT-LHR
6/5Tue
multi-stopSWISS
36h 55mLHR-CPT
£743
24/4Thu
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
15/10Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 35mLHR-JNB
£908
27/4Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
20/5Tue
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mLHR-JNB
£950
23/4Wed
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
12/5Mon
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mLHR-JNB
£965
23/4Wed
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
15/5Thu
directBritish Airways
11h 00mLHR-JNB
£973
24/4Thu
multi-stopEmirates
34h 00mJNB-LGW
13/5Tue
multi-stopEmirates
23h 10mLGW-JNB
£1,020
26/4Sat
multi-stopEmirates
24h 30mCPT-LGW
3/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
36h 50mLGW-CPT
£1,069

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