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R4 421 Cheap flights to London

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Cheap return flights

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to London.
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
17:10 - 10:25LHR-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
R6 952
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Thu, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 27
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
17:10 - 10:25LHR-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
R7 649
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Thu, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 14
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
8:45 - 9:30LHR-JNB
22h 45m2 stops
R8 475Lufthansa
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Thu, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 14
20:25 - 17:50JNB-LGW
23h 25m1 stop
18:45 - 10:25LGW-JNB
13h 40m1 stop
R8 676SWISS
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Wed, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 25
20:25 - 8:05JNB-LHR
13h 40m1 stop
18:40 - 10:25LHR-JNB
13h 45m1 stop
R8 695SWISS
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Wed, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 25
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
16:30 - 9:30LHR-JNB
15h 00m1 stop
R9 190Lufthansa
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Tue, Mar 18 - Fri, Mar 28
14:30 - 6:20JNB-LGW
16h 50m1 stop
10:10 - 3:55LGW-JNB
16h 45m1 stop
R9 850Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 22
14:30 - 6:20JNB-LGW
16h 50m1 stop
10:10 - 3:55LGW-JNB
16h 45m1 stop
R9 887Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 29
21:15 - 6:45JNB-LHR
11h 30mdirect
21:15 - 10:20LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R11 538British Airways
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Fri, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 14
19:25 - 4:45JNB-LHR
11h 20mdirect
21:15 - 10:20LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R11 575British Airways
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London flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to London from South Africa, with most prices found around R11 098. If you are unable to visit London during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R12 418.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to London?

The best price found on momondo to London was R1 670/pp from Paris, which is 75% cheaper than the average flight price to London. To find the cheapest price to London from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to London?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to London is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R16 944. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R18 193.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to London?

The cheapest time of day to fly to London is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as R11 993. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around R17 699. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to London?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to London from South Africa when booking 18 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to London for around R13 799 when searching 18 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to London from South Africa for as low as R13 317 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to London

Find the cheapest flights to London from your nearest city or airport
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTFebruary17% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London costs on average just R11 098 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTAugust15% more expensiveIt costs about R15 372 for flights to London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember247% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap London flight deals and tips

Summary info about London flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R4 421

Best Round-Trip Price

R6 952

Fastest flight time

11h 05m

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August
The best one-way flight price to London from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 421 (Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick).
The best round-trip flight price to London from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 952 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow).
The fastest flight to London from South Africa takes 11h 05m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow).
August has the highest demand for flights to London, with a 12% price increase on average.

Frequently asked questions about flying to London

How far in advance should I book a flight to London?

In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to London is about 111 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are R13 290.

Is there an alternative airport near London?

Those flying to London could potentially find better pricing at London City Airport (12 km from London city centre), London Gatwick Airport (38 km from London city centre), London Luton Airport (45 km from London city centre) or London Stansted Airport (50 km from London city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into London?

London Luton Airport has an average price of R1 508 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting London. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

Are there flights to Camden?

Yes, you can get a flight ticket to London City if you want to reach Camden. It is the nearest London airport (15,0 km away).

What’s the closest airport to Central London?

The airport which is nearest to Central London is London City. It is 12,2 km away and is in London.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to London?

Prices for flights to London refresh daily.

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How old do you have to be to fly to London?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to London.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to London?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to London can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at London. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Travelling to a place near London?

Book flights to London if you plan to visit one of these locations
Southall
Hounslow
Slough
Woking
Newbury
Sutton
Banbury
Staines-upon-Thames
Eastleigh
Gatwick
Henley-on-Thames
Newport
Basingstoke
Feltham
Maidstone
Horsham
High Wycombe
Hastings
Dover
Farnborough

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to London?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to London with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to London on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to London?

Once all potential London flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to London right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for London and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.


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Popular Flights to London

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Cheapest flight routes to London

These routes have the cheapest flights to London found by momondo users in South Africa
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
JohannesburgLondon11h 05mR6 934
Cape TownLondon11h 40mR9 263
DurbanLondon18h 30mR11 281
Port ElizabethLondon16h 45mR14 711
Sun City ResortLondon19h 15mR17 683