Flight deals to South Africa from £550*

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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.

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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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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.

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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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To
Fare type
Dates
Price
London (LHR)Cape Town (CPT)Round trip
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Economy
06 Feb, 2026 - 13 Feb, 2026

Starting from

£748

Seen: 8 hours ago

London (LHR)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy
06 Feb, 2026 - 13 Feb, 2026

Starting from

£552

Seen: 18 hours ago

Manchester (MAN)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy
25 Nov, 2025 - 08 Dec, 2025

Starting from

£808

Seen: 12 hours ago

Edinburgh (EDI)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy
29 Dec, 2026 - 12 Jan, 2026

Starting from

£848

Seen: 1 day ago

Aberdeen (ABZ)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy
18 May, 2025 - 02 Jun, 2025

Starting from

£1,115

Seen: 9 hours 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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