Book flights to South Africa from the UK
Find flights to South Africa from the UK. Compare British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, easyJet, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Air Peace to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha and book in GBP on wakanow.co.uk.
Why book South Africa flights on Wakanow?
- Fares shown in GBP, with local payment methods.
- Compare airlines from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI) in one search.
- 24/7 support and a Wakanow booking file after you pay.
- Cities and airports in South Africa are listed below so you can start a search.
Which is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?
May–August (southern winter) is usually better value than December–February peak summer in South Africa.
- Skip school holidays, Christmas and February half-term when you can.
- Tuesday and Wednesday departures are often softer than Friday night.
- Book 6–8 weeks ahead — last-minute seats to South Africa jump quickly.
Who flies to South Africa from the UK?
- Airlines travellers compare most: South African Airways, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.
- Nonstop may run seasonally from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI) — not always daily.
- One-stop via the Gulf, Istanbul, Addis Ababa or Europe when nonstop is full or expensive.
How to book flights to South Africa
- Pick a departure airport from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI).
- Choose South Africa (or a city below), dates and passengers.
- Compare cabin, bags and total travel time, then pay in GBP on wakanow.co.uk.
People also ask about flights to South Africa
May–August (southern winter) is usually better value than December–February peak summer in South Africa. Mid-week seats (Tuesday/Wednesday) booked 6–8 weeks out often beat weekend and last-minute fares.
Searches from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI) often show South African Airways, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines. Nonstop is not always daily — also compare one-stop options via the Gulf, Istanbul, Addis Ababa or European hubs.
Check official travel advice before you go. Use registered hotels, trusted transfers and keep documents current. Wakanow issues the ticket; entry and health rules are set by the destination.
Outside school holidays and weekends. A 7-night return booked mid-week usually undercuts last-minute trips to South Africa.
It depends on schedule, baggage and price. South African Airways, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines appear often for travellers from the UK. Also compare British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, easyJet, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Air Peace on Wakanow.
Fares move with dates, cabin and how early you book. Pay in GBP on wakanow.co.uk. Add hotel, transfers and activities — a city week costs far less than safari or resort time.
Budget the ticket plus a mid-range hotel, meals and local transport. Safari lodges, beach resorts or large cities raise the total. Use live prices rather than a fixed average.
Most arrivals use Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), Durban (DUR). Pick a city below, then a departure airport from the UK to see live times.
Yes. Wakanow shows fares in GBP for travellers in United Kingdom, with local payment options and 24/7 support.
Pick a city below, then choose a departure airport from the UK.