Flight deals to South Africa from £654*

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Touch down within reach of Africa’s dramatic mountain ranges, dazzling shores and the legendary Big Five roaming free. And with Virgin Atlantic, the adventure starts long before you land - with all those little extras that make flying feel anything but ordinary.

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Find deals to South Africa with Virgin Atlantic

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  • Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    31 Oct, 2026 - 23 Nov, 2026
    Starting from
    £881
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    03 Nov, 2026 - 16 Nov, 2026
    Starting from
    £900
    Seen: 14 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    06 Jan, 2027 - 13 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    £916
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    16 Jan, 2027 - 30 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    £940
    Seen: 11 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

Prices shown are per person. Cheapest fares may be hand luggage only. *Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Additional baggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

Last minute South Africa flight deals

Tempted by South Africa? Discover our last-minute fares to Johannesburg, as our seasonal Cape Town service has now ended.

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  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    04 Jun, 2026 - 12 Jun, 2026
    Starting from
    £3,015
    Seen: 10 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    16 Jul, 2026 - 20 Jul, 2026
    Starting from
    £2,822
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    07 Aug, 2026 - 22 Aug, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,414
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    07 Aug, 2026 - 22 Aug, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,614
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

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  • London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    03 Feb, 2027 - 11 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    28,500
    + £319
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    17 Jan, 2027 - 31 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    22,500
    + £344
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    17 Nov, 2026 - 20 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    27,500
    + £344
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    04 Nov, 2026 - 09 Nov, 2026
    Starting from
    30,500
    + £344
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    25 Nov, 2026 - 08 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    32,500
    + £352
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    04 Nov, 2026 - 13 Nov, 2026
    Starting from
    22,500
    + £297
    Seen: 7 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    24 Jan, 2027 - 01 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    30,000
    + £365
    Seen: 15 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    25 Nov, 2026 - 21 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    32,500
    + £344
    Seen: 13 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    16 Jan, 2027 - 27 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    30,000
    + £378
    Seen: 11 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    14 Jan, 2027 - 25 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    30,000
    + £370
    Seen: 11 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

Points fares shown are per person. Cheapest points fares may be hand baggage only. *Points fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Additional baggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

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It's the little touches here and there that help you truly enjoy your time in the air. Those extra few inches of space, a glass of bubbly as you board, and a tasty meal served on china crockery with proper cutlery. Just enough to give you a big lift before you get to your destination.

Extra legroom

2 x 23kg checked bags

Enhanced airport experience

Sit back and relax in your extra large leather seat, with a seat pitch up to 38 inches, and a footrest for additional comfort.

Take more on your trip, with two checked bags and 1 x 10kg hand luggage. You'll also get priority baggage delivery when you land, so you can reach your destination faster.

With dedicated check in, bag drop and boarding, we'll fast track your airport experience and make your journey a breeze.

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  • Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    31 Oct, 2026 - 23 Nov, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,998
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

Prices shown are per person. Cheapest fares may be hand luggage only. *Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Additional baggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

Discover Upper Class

Whether you're with us for business or pleasure, travelling in Virgin Atlantic Upper Class makes your journey something to look forward to. With Upper Class, you will experience the next level of luxurious travel.

Fully flat beds

2 x 32kg checked bags

Access to Clubhouse
With loads of leg room, oodles of entertainment and drinks delivered on demand. 

Take more on your trip, with 2 checked bags, plus 2 pieces of hand luggage weighing max 16kg combined. Plus, get priority baggage delivery when you land.

 Get that Upper Class feeling before you board with exclusive access to our Clubhouse or partner lounges worldwide.

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  • Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    30 Oct, 2026 - 22 Nov, 2026
    Starting from
    £4,926
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

Prices shown are per person. Cheapest fares may be hand luggage only. *Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Additional baggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

Flight deals to South Africa

Our most searched flights to South Africa

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Our most searched flights to South Africa
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Fare type
Dates
Price
London (LHR)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy		05 Mar, 2027 - 12 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£654

Seen: 10 hours ago

London (LHR)Cape Town (CPT)Round trip
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Economy		01 Nov, 2026 - 27 Nov, 2026

Starting from

£744

Seen: 12 hours ago

Manchester (MAN)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy		03 Nov, 2026 - 16 Nov, 2026

Starting from

£900

Seen: 14 hours ago

Edinburgh (EDI)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy		31 Oct, 2026 - 23 Nov, 2026

Starting from

£881

Seen: 1 day ago

Prices shown are per person. Cheapest fares may be hand luggage only. *Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Additional luggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

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