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R4 486 Find Cheap Flights to London Heathrow Airport

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KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly to Heathrow.
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SWISS Logo
19:35 - 7:55JNB-LHR
13h 20m1 stop
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18:40 - 9:20LHR-JNB
13h 40m1 stop
R11 283SWISS
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Wed, May 21 - Fri, May 30
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19:35 - 7:55JNB-LHR
13h 20m1 stop
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16:30 - 8:35LHR-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
R11 496
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Mon, May 19 - Tue, Jun 3
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 7:30JNB-LHR
11h 15mdirect
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19:05 - 7:00LHR-JNB
10h 55mdirect
R13 904British Airways
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Wed, May 21 - Wed, Jun 4
Lufthansa Logo
18:05 - 7:40CPT-LHR
14h 35m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:30 - 9:30LHR-CPT
15h 00m1 stop
R14 060Lufthansa
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Sun, Jun 8 - Thu, Jun 12
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 5:35JNB-LHR
11h 10mdirect
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19:05 - 7:00LHR-JNB
10h 55mdirect
R14 098British Airways
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Tue, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 19
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:40 - 6:45JNB-LHR
11h 05mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:15 - 10:20LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R14 487Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, May 16 - Wed, Jun 4
Lufthansa Logo
10:40 - 12:50JNB-LHR
27h 10m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
17:30 - 8:35LHR-JNB
14h 05m1 stop
R14 623Lufthansa
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Fri, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 28
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:40 - 6:45JNB-LHR
11h 05mdirect
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22:15 - 10:20LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R15 030Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 28
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 16:10CPT-LHR
22h 45m1 stop
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20:40 - 16:50LHR-CPT
19h 10m1 stop
R16 060Emirates
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Sun, Jun 8 - Fri, Sep 5
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18:25 - 7:05CPT-LHR
37h 40m1 stop
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22:15 - 11:35LHR-CPT
36h 20m1 stop
R16 332Emirates
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Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 14

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 Cape Town, at R219 088 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R11 283 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 R16 705 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R6 805 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport which costs R18 637 on average, and Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport, which costs R19 450 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 Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R18 217. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R19 379 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 R11 846 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R17 147 and R16 079 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R14 720.

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 R667 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 R968.

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 R15 201 return, from Cape Town R17 043 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 12 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap London Heathrow Airport Plane Tickets

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R4 486
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 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 Cape Town, at R219 088 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R11 283 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is London Heathrow Airport from central London?

    The city centre of London is 23 km from London.

  • How much is a flight to London?

    On average, a flight to London costs R16 705. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R6 805 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 28 direct flights from within South Africa to London Heathrow Airport. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 14% 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 return tickets to London Heathrow Airport for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R37 501, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R50 503
  • 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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Prefer to fly direct to London Heathrow?

Find which airlines fly direct to London Heathrow Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to London Heathrow

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +86 more

ANA, AccesRail, +87 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +85 more

ANA, AccesRail, +86 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +86 more

ANA, AccesRail, +87 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +83 more

ANA, AccesRail, +84 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +90 more

ANA, AccesRail, +91 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +86 more

ANA, AccesRail, +87 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +88 more

ANA, AccesRail, +89 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to South Africa

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +86 more

ANA, AccesRail, +87 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +85 more

ANA, AccesRail, +86 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +86 more

ANA, AccesRail, +87 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +83 more

ANA, AccesRail, +84 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +90 more

ANA, AccesRail, +91 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +86 more

ANA, AccesRail, +87 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +88 more

ANA, AccesRail, +89 more

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Top 5 airlines flying 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3193 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,8Food
8,1Boarding
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

10,0 ExcellentAvidan, Mar 2025DXB - NBO
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

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

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

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

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

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.

Nothing special.. they could have provided something to eat without a charge

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.

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.

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.

They gave us free up grade to a roomier seat.

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.

The staff was not at pleasant as those on the first leg of our trip.

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

Service was very good. Because I use a cane, I was allowed to use Priority Boarding. Biggest problem was extremely limited leg room in Economy class seats. For airplane food, it was alright.

Terrible. A 6 hour delay and no one could be bothered to communicate or help change routes to avoid unnecessary delays and frustration

Changed flight terminals/gates twice. The staff and hospitality was good.

Boarding was efficient. Flight left on time. Wasn’t full so we could spread out a bit. Food was ok.

Used to be my "go to" airline but would be my last choice these days. I think some of the cabin crew believe it would be a great job if it wasn't for the customers.

I love travelling with British airways because everything is supper goog

Not that great. There were no entertainment screens, internet, or any way to track the flight path. The seats were fixed in order not to recline at all. The crew and the staff at the check-in counters were the only nice thing.

Experience was good. Could have been better if we didn’t have to board an hour before the flight to ghana and miss relaxing time in the lounge. That process was very stressful

my flight was canceled and rescheduled for two days later

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