R7 574 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Heathrow to South Africa departing on 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to South Africa

Travellers love KAYAK
41 299 237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 29% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Best South Africa Flight Deals from Heathrow

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stopR10 285
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR12 457
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR13 886
George
George2 stopsR13 311
East London
East London2 stopsR16 040
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein2 stopsR17 859
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stopsR96 629
Polokwane
Polokwane2 stopsR15 557

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R7 574
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

Flights from Heathrow to South Africa: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Heathrow to South Africa 
GerhardFlew with British AirwaysLHR-JNBApr 2024
dont rely on the departure boards in the BA lounge. And prepare to have to tag and check in your own bag, even when flying business class
GregFlew with British AirwaysLHR-JNBDec 2023
Leave at least an hour for luggage to arrive at JNB.

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

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

    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 London Heathrow Airport to South Africa.

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

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

    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 London Heathrow Airport to South Africa 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 London Heathrow Airport to South Africa?

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

See more FAQs

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from London Heathrow Airport to the following destinations at these prices or less: Cape Town R17 595 one-way - R15 051 round-trip; Johannesburg R15 015 one-way - R16 990 round-trip
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly from London is May.
  • On average*, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route.
See more tips
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top 5 airlines serving from Heathrow to South Africa

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to South Africa? 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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1339 reviews
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
7,2Entertainment
7,3Food
8,4Crew
Airline reviews

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

2,0 Mediocrejack, Jan 2025CPT - AMS
Read more KLM reviews

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Transavia flight. Couldn't select seat or anything prior to flight. No connection with klm systems. Seats are very crammed. Extremely no frills.

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

It’s chaotic at the bus stop outside of the airport because of the Uber meeting point. You need to be alert and look for the KLM bus which is not branded or labeled. Incorrect information was provided to go to gate 28, when in fact the bus was at gate 27. On the plus side the bus left early and arrived early to Ottawa.

The baggage service at Malpensa was the worst ever. We wanted for over an hour without any information, they broke my suitcase, and the services of the local luggage services company was below any usual services level of a KLM partner.

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.

My only complaint is that the pocket in front of me was ripped and my things, like iPad and airline magazines, kept slipping to the floor.

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

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.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

Good flight, awful, vindictive, vile customer services in T5 Heathrow.

Ok we did get an upgrade and the flight was delayed 45 minutes BUT without any bias. The crew were excellent, friendly, efficient and verging on exuberant, they all were so happy to do their jobs. Food excellent and the new safety video is fun to watch.

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

Aer Lingus was the actual airline so they handled everything professionally.

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

Business class area too small and chair and equipment not comfortable .

Lost my luggage in London Was double charged for luggage

BAD!!! due to delay I missed my connection in MEX, had to pay for hotel and new flight for next morning increasing my spent for $1,000 usd

Boarding could have been better organized. The one member of staff disappeared for a while so boarding by group relied on honesty.

Book cheap flights from London to South Africa

Recent return flight deals

7/3Fri
1 stopEgyptair
30h 40mLHR-JNB
23/3Sun
1 stopEgyptair
16h 50mJNB-LHR
R10 285
8/3Sat
1 stopEgyptair
15h 10mLHR-JNB
23/3Sun
1 stopEgyptair
16h 50mJNB-LHR
R10 470
26/2Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
15h 30mLHR-JNB
6/3Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
16h 15mJNB-LHR
R11 194
26/2Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
28h 50mLHR-JNB
6/3Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
16h 15mJNB-LHR
R11 232
4/2Tue
1 stopKLM
13h 30mLHR-JNB
12/2Wed
1 stopKLM
18h 10mJNB-LHR
R11 324
6/2Thu
1 stopKLM
26h 10mLHR-JNB
9/2Sun
1 stopKLM
15h 55mJNB-LHR
R11 399
8/2Sat
1 stopRwandAir
15h 50mLHR-JNB
14/2Fri
1 stopRwandAir
15h 30mJNB-LHR
R13 181
7/2Fri
1 stopRwandAir
15h 50mLHR-JNB
5/3Wed
1 stopRwandAir
15h 30mJNB-LHR
R13 255
3/2Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
15h 30mLHR-PLZ
12/2Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
18h 05mPLZ-LHR
R20 681
1/5Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
15h 50mLHR-PLZ
15/5Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
16h 45mPLZ-LHR
R20 718

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Recent one-way flight deals

30/4Wed
2 stops
25h 20mLHR-CPT
R7 574
23/4Wed
2 stops
26h 45mLHR-CPT
R7 649
25/2Tue
1 stopRwandAir
15h 50mLHR-JNB
R9 078
21/2Fri
1 stopRwandAir
15h 50mLHR-JNB
R9 208
13/6Fri
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 00mLHR-JNB
R10 842
27/6Fri
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 00mLHR-JNB
R11 250
29/3Sat
1 stopKLM
25h 35mLHR-CPT
R11 287
28/3Fri
1 stopKLM
23h 05mLHR-CPT
R11 491
15/2Sat
directBritish Airways
11h 05mLHR-JNB
R17 822
7/7Mon
directBritish Airways
10h 55mLHR-JNB
R17 915

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from Heathrow to South Africa

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

23/1Thu
multi-stopEgyptair
19h 05mLHR-JNB
26/2Wed
multi-stopEgyptair
16h 50mJNB-LHR
R10 452
23/1Thu
multi-stopEgyptair
19h 05mLHR-JNB
2/2Sun
multi-stopEgyptair
36h 55mJNB-LHR
R10 489
26/1Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
17h 40mLHR-JNB
1/2Sat
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 50mJNB-LHR
R12 086
24/1Fri
multi-stopRwandAir
15h 50mLHR-JNB
14/2Fri
multi-stopRwandAir
15h 30mJNB-LHR
R12 104
23/1Thu
multi-stopKLM
13h 30mLHR-JNB
28/1Tue
multi-stopKLM
18h 10mJNB-LHR
R12 290
23/1Thu
multi-stopKLM
13h 30mLHR-JNB
27/1Mon
multi-stopKLM
19h 05mJNB-LHR
R12 383
26/1Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 00mLHR-JNB
4/2Tue
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 20mJNB-LHR
R14 815
23/1Thu
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 00mLHR-JNB
28/1Tue
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 20mJNB-LHR
R14 870
24/1Fri
directBritish Airways
11h 05mLHR-JNB
28/3Fri
directBritish Airways
11h 30mJNB-LHR
R16 485
25/1Sat
directBritish Airways
11h 05mLHR-JNB
1/2Sat
directBritish Airways
11h 20mJNB-LHR
R16 764

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Everything you need to know for your flight from Heathrow to South Africa

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights and car hire with KAYAK.