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Kenya Airways
KQ 109
→ Outbound · 30 Jan
LGW
London Gatwick
CPT
South Africa
10:00 AM
30 Jan
25h 35m
1:35 PM
31 Jan
← Return · 9 Feb
CPT
Cape Town
LHR
London Heathrow
2:25 PM
9 Feb
27h 05m
3:30 PM
10 Feb
from
£660
Return · per adult
Qatar Airways
QR 108
→ Outbound · 26 Sep
LHR
London Heathrow
CPT
South Africa
5:00 PM
26 Sep
23h 30m
5:30 PM
27 Sep
← Return · 6 Oct
CPT
Cape Town
LGW
London Gatwick
1:15 PM
6 Oct
18h 25m
6:40 AM
7 Oct
from
£731
Return · per adult
British Airways
BA 0057
→ Outbound · 7 Nov
LHR
London Heathrow
CPT
South Africa
9:15 PM
7 Nov
15h 20m
2:35 PM
8 Nov
← Return · 17 Nov
CPT
Cape Town
LHR
London Heathrow
6:55 PM
17 Nov
12h 00m
Direct
4:55 AM
18 Nov
from
£775
Return · per adult
Turkish Airlines
TK 1244
→ Outbound · 27 Oct
STN
London Stansted
DUR
South Africa
5:20 PM
27 Oct
18h 25m
1:45 PM
28 Oct
← Return · 6 Nov
DUR
Durban
LGW
London Gatwick
3:45 PM
6 Nov
32h 50m
10:35 PM
7 Nov
from
£787
Return · per adult
British Airways
BA 7004
→ Outbound · 14 Oct
LHR
London Heathrow
DUR
South Africa
3:05 PM
14 Oct
25h 35m
5:40 PM
15 Oct
← Return · 24 Oct
DUR
Durban
LHR
London Heathrow
6:55 PM
24 Oct
20h 30m
1:25 PM
25 Oct
from
£791
Return · per adult
Ethiopian Airlines
ET 719
→ Outbound · 1 Oct
LGW
London Gatwick
DUR
South Africa
10:10 AM
1 Oct
20h 05m
7:15 AM
2 Oct
← Return · 11 Oct
DUR
Durban
LHR
London Heathrow
3:20 PM
11 Oct
27h 00m
5:20 PM
12 Oct
from
£803
Return · per adult
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About flights to South Africa
Overview
South Africa offers an incredible mix — cosmopolitan Cape Town, Kruger's safaris, the Garden Route and the winelands. It's one of the UK's most rewarding long-haul destinations.
Best time to fly to South Africa
Seasons are reversed from the UK. November to March is warm summer (great for the coast), while our summer is their cooler, ideal safari season (May–September). The price charts on this page show the cheapest dates for your route.
Main gateway cities & airports
Main gateways are Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT), with Durban (DUR) also served.
Airlines and routes
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London to Cape Town and Johannesburg in around 11–12 hours; one-stop routes with Emirates, Qatar Airways and KLM serve other UK airports.
Popular places to visit in South Africa
- Cape Town: Table Mountain, beaches and the Cape
- Kruger National Park: world-class Big Five safari
- The Garden Route: a scenic coastal drive
- The Winelands: Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
- Johannesburg: history, culture and the gateway
Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa
- Book several weeks to a few months ahead for the best value.
- Travel outside peak and festive seasons where possible.
- Compare direct and one-stop routes for the best fare.
- Be flexible with dates — midweek departures are often cheaper.
Travel essentials
- Visa: UK travellers do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days
- Currency: the South African rand (ZAR)
Baggage & hand-luggage allowance for flights to South Africa
Your allowance to South Africa depends on the airline and the fare you book. The table below shows typical long-haul allowances so you know roughly what to expect — always confirm the exact limits with your airline before you fly.
| Fare type | Hand baggage | Checked baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Basic / Light economy | 1 small under-seat bag | Usually none — add for a fee |
| Standard economy | 1 cabin bag + 1 personal item | Typically 1 × 23 kg |
| Premium economy | 1–2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 23 kg |
| Business / First | 2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 32 kg |
Indicative only. Allowances vary by airline, route and fare — always check your airline's baggage policy.
Packing & baggage tips
- Full-service carriers (e.g. British Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM) usually include a checked bag on long-haul economy fares; basic/low-cost fares often don't.
- Cabin (hand) bag size is commonly around 56 × 45 × 25 cm — confirm your airline's limit before you pack.
- Liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of 100 ml or less, inside one clear resealable bag.
- Weigh your bags at home — airport excess-baggage fees are far higher than pre-booked allowances.
- Extra or heavier bags are almost always cheaper added online in advance than at the airport.
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