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JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

16:00-07:20

2 stops16h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$704

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/3

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$756

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/1

22:00-07:25

Nonstop11h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$853

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

19:20-16:35

2 stops22h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$858

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

21:15-07:30

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$872

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

19:35-04:55

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$875

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/3

19:35-04:55

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$877

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

21:15-07:30

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$877

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

20:40-13:30

2 stops17h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$886

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

21:15-07:30

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$969

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

JNB-LHR

DPS-MNL

DPS-SYD

DPS-BNE

CPT-AKL

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

ZA0-AKL

JNB-LHR

DPS-MNL

DPS-SYD

DPS-BNE

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of $1,937). Flying from South Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of $2,537). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from South Africa?

For round-trip flights from South Africa you’ll fly on: Qantas Airways, Emirates, South African, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Qantas Airways

Emirates

South African

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

What is the cheapest place to fly to from South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is Johannesburg OR Tambo, with prices starting at $114. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Polokwane

Cape Town Intl

Harare

When is the best time to book a flight from South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African from South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

7.7

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

7.5

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

7.4

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa?
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from South Africa is currently March; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight from South Africa today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight from South Africa by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from South Africa with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa become cheaper?

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