£223 Find Cheap Flights from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport

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Cheap Flight Deals from South Africa to Heathrow

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from South Africa 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.

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Heathrow

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Heathrow.
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19:35 - 07:55JNB-LHR
13h 20m1 stop
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18:40 - 09:20LHR-JNB
13h 40m1 stop
£402SWISS
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Mon, 2 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
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19:35 - 07:55JNB-LHR
13h 20m1 stop
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16:30 - 08:35LHR-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
Mon, 9 Jun - Thu, 19 Jun
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16:50 - 07:00JNB-LHR
15h 10m1 stop
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21:20 - 14:20LHR-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
£476RwandAir
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Mon, 12 May - Tue, 20 May
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16:50 - 07:00JNB-LHR
15h 10m1 stop
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21:20 - 14:20LHR-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
£479RwandAir
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Sat, 10 May - Wed, 14 May
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19:00 - 07:40JNB-LHR
13h 40m1 stop
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09:30 - 08:35LHR-JNB
22h 05m1 stop
£483Lufthansa
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Wed, 7 May - Mon, 26 May
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19:00 - 07:40JNB-LHR
13h 40m1 stop
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15:30 - 08:35LHR-JNB
16h 05m1 stop
£498Lufthansa
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Wed, 7 May - Mon, 12 May
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20:40 - 06:45JNB-LHR
11h 05mdirect
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22:30 - 11:30LHR-JNB
11h 00mdirect
£498Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 14 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
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20:40 - 06:45JNB-LHR
11h 05mdirect
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22:15 - 10:20LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
£505Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, 2 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
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19:25 - 05:35JNB-LHR
11h 10mdirect
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21:25 - 09:25LHR-JNB
11h 00mdirect
£545British Airways
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Mon, 9 Jun - Thu, 19 Jun
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21:15 - 07:30JNB-LHR
11h 15mdirect
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19:05 - 07:00LHR-JNB
10h 55mdirect
£547British 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 £300 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £459 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 £558 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £246 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport which costs £641 on average, and Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, which costs £750 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to London?

The average price of all round-trip flights to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to London is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £632. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are £656 on average.

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 £457 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 £661 and £621 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of £567.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price for all round-trip flights to London Heathrow Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to London Heathrow Airport is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost £679 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to London Heathrow Airport is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £845.

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 £568 return, from Cape Town £658 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 14 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from South Africa to London Heathrow Airport

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£223
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

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 £300 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £459 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is London Heathrow Airport from central London?

    There are 14 miles between London city centre and London Heathrow Airport.

  • How much is a flight to London?

    On average, a flight to London costs £558. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £246 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • 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.

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

    Each week there are around 365 direct flights from within South Africa to London Heathrow Airport. The most common day for departures is Tuesday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for cheap airfare to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to London Heathrow Airport for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to London Heathrow Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo £998
  • 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from South Africa 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.
7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1582 reviews
7.0Food
8.2Crew
7.6Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.7Entertainment
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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

6.0 GoodMaryam, Mar 2025SFO - ZRH
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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

It was great. My seat was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean . The service was superb . I travel a lot and I have been in 64 counties. I wish I could fly first class, even though I could , but I prefer to budget my yearly travelling expense on actual visiting , not on flight. Anyway, my point is that your economy was far much better than other airlines as good as Air France. The flight attendants and all crew were polite and very helpful and respectful. Thank you for making my long trip tolerable.

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

Everything was great except food . It as okay not good not bad

Seats are too cramped, but that is a problem with every airline. I actually enjoyed the meal served.

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.

This time, I traveled in the economy, and it was surprisingly better than the eco-premium (food, comfort, and crew were noticeably worse in premium!)

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.

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.

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.

The media system is so inreliable, it keeps freezing and restarting at the begonning. Old planes with an old entertainment system makes a long flight very boring

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.

Lufthansa give one a safe and seamless experience from check-in to baggage pickup

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!?

No longer a premium carrier and no better than the low cost .

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