FLIGHTS TO
SOUTH AFRICA
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Flying to South Africa

Who flies to South Africa?

The main carriers from the UK to South Africa are Virgin Atlantic Airways, British Airways and South African Airways. In addition to these you can also catch flights to South Africa with Swiss Air, KLM, Etihad, Lufthansa, Air France, Ethiopian Air, Iberia and Tap Portugal.

What time are the flights to South Africa?

The majority of flights to South Africa from the UK are overnight flights. Therefore it is important to make sure you select an airline that will provide the best comfort for the price level you can afford. You might think price is the all important factor in selecting your flight now, but your criteria might well change when you are 7 hours into an overnight flight on the carrier with the least legroom in economy!

Where can I fly from?

You can fly to South Africa from London, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and East Midlands Airports.

How Long are the Flights to South Africa?

It takes around eleven and a half hours to travel between London and Johannesburg on a direct flight and twelve hours to fly to Cape Town. South Africa is two hours ahead of UK time so flights tend to leave the UK in the early evening and arrive in South Africa early the following morning.

How Much will it Cost to Fly to South Africa?

Fares range enormously and for direct return flights to South Africa including taxes, fees, charges and surcharges you can expect to pay between £450 and £850 for economy, £800 to £2,500 for premium economy and £2,000 to £5,000 for business class. It is best to book up to a year in advance during sale periods if you want to obtain the best value tickets.