Flight deals to South Africa

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Two incredible cities. More ways to explore.

Mountain mornings, vineyard lunches and a little time on the wild side. From Cape Town to Johannesburg and beyond, discover a South Africa holiday with plenty of stories to bring home.

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  • London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    07 Apr, 2027 - 25 Apr, 2027
    Starting from
    £695
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    10 Mar, 2027 - 24 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £704
    Seen: 1 hour ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    03 Mar, 2027 - 22 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £704
    Seen: 6 minutes ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    07 Mar, 2027 - 24 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £704
    Seen: 1 hour ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    28 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £712
    Seen: 1 hour ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    28 Jan, 2027 - 11 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £769
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    03 Mar, 2027 - 17 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £774
    Seen: 22 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    25 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £781
    Seen: 7 minutes ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    01 Mar, 2027 - 11 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £786
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    09 Mar, 2027 - 20 Apr, 2027
    Starting from
    £803
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    16 Feb, 2027 - 17 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £807
    Seen: 20 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    16 Feb, 2027 - 16 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £807
    Seen: 20 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    22 Mar, 2027 - 26 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £817
    Seen: 20 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    22 Feb, 2027 - 08 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £820
    Seen: 21 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    13 Mar, 2027 - 26 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £936
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    03 Mar, 2027 - 17 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £944
    Seen: 22 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. Fares, fuel surcharges and applicable taxes may vary depending on the ticketing date and exchange rate. Additional baggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

Winter South Africa flight deals

Tempted by a South African winter escape? Discover our winter fares to Johannesburg and Cape Town.

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    28 Jan, 2027 - 11 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £769
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    01 Mar, 2027 - 11 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £786
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    16 Feb, 2027 - 17 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £807
    Seen: 20 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    28 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £712
    Seen: 1 hour ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    27 Jan, 2027 - 10 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £979
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    05 Mar, 2027 - 26 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,118
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

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  • London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    19 Jan, 2027 - 15 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    15,000
    + £311
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    25 Nov, 2026 - 02 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    20,000
    + £298
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    27 Jan, 2027 - 05 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    15,000
    + £311
    Seen: 17 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    18 Jan, 2027 - 05 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    15,000
    + £311
    Seen: 17 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    20 Jan, 2027 - 07 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    15,000
    + £311
    Seen: 17 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    27 Jan, 2027 - 10 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    15,000
    + £311
    Seen: 11 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    19 Jan, 2027 - 03 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    15,000
    + £311
    Seen: 17 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    02 Dec, 2026 - 07 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    21,000
    + £298
    Seen: 17 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    02 Dec, 2026 - 08 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    21,000
    + £298
    Seen: 16 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    24 Feb, 2027 - 03 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    30,000
    + £382
    Seen: 13 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    15 Apr, 2027 - 20 Apr, 2027
    Starting from
    30,000
    + £377
    Seen: 11 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    04 Dec, 2026 - 14 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    40,000
    + £374
    Seen: 1 hour ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    01 Dec, 2026 - 11 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    40,000
    + £374
    Seen: 1 hour 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. Fares, fuel surcharges and applicable taxes may vary depending on the ticketing date and exchange rate. Additional baggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

Premium, with all the right touches

Enjoy more space, exceptional dining, and thoughtful extras that take care of the details, so you can relax and enjoy the journey.

Find out more about Premium
Virgin Atlantic Premium cabin experience

Space to relax

  • ✓ Up to 38 inches of seat pitch
  • ✓ Extra room to stretch out
  • ✓ A footrest for added comfort

Priority, bags and boarding

  • ✓ Dedicated check in and bag drop
  • ✓ 2 x 23kg checked bags
  • ✓ Priority boarding and baggage delivery

Dining and drinks, elevated

  • ✓ A glass of bubbly as you board
  • ✓ Delicious meals served on china crockery
  • ✓ Proper cutlery and a more premium feel

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  • London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    03 Dec, 2026 - 17 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,658
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    17 Nov, 2026 - 15 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,692
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    23 Nov, 2026 - 02 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,691
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

  • London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    24 Nov, 2026 - 15 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,691
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    02 Jan, 2027 - 18 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,715
    Seen: 2 hours ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    02 Jan, 2027 - 16 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,753
    Seen: 11 hours ago
    Round trip
    Premium

  • London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    02 Jan, 2027 - 12 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,753
    Seen: 10 hours ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    16 Nov, 2026 - 02 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,700
    Seen: 14 hours ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    18 Nov, 2026 - 04 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,700
    Seen: 14 hours ago
    Round trip
    Premium

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    06 Jan, 2027 - 03 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,902
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    12 Jan, 2027 - 26 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,924
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    07 Jan, 2027 - 21 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,957
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    01 Mar, 2027 - 11 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,793
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    21 Mar, 2027 - 05 Apr, 2027
    Starting from
    £2,057
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    30 Jan, 2027 - 12 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,770
    Seen: 4 hours ago
    Round trip
    Premium

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    16 Feb, 2027 - 17 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,826
    Seen: 20 hours ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    16 Feb, 2027 - 16 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,826
    Seen: 20 hours 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. Fares, fuel surcharges and applicable taxes may vary depending on the ticketing date and exchange rate. Additional baggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

Upper Class, all the way

Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, Upper Class makes every part of the journey feel like something to look forward to, with more space, beautifully smooth airport moments, and food and drink worth settling in for.

Find out more about Upper Class
Virgin Atlantic Upper Class cabin experience

Rest easy in your private space

  • ✓ Stretch out in your own Upper Class space, with direct aisle access
  • ✓ A fully flat bed when it’s time to rest
  • ✓ Duvet and pillow for added comfort
  • ✓ Entertainment to enjoy while you settle in

A luxury experience on the ground

  • ✓ Upper Class Wing check-in at London Heathrow
  • ✓ Fast track security where available
  • ✓ Access to the award-winning Clubhouse lounge, or suitable alternatives
  • ✓ Enjoy the Revivals Lounge on arrival at London Heathrow to refresh and relax

Thoughtful service, every step of the way

  • ✓ Refined four-course dining service
  • ✓ Champagne, premium wines and handcrafted cocktails
  • ✓ 2 x 32kg checked baggage, plus 2 pieces of hand luggage
  • ✓ Priority boarding and baggage delivery

See our latest deals travelling in Upper Class

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  • London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    01 Dec, 2026 - 09 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    £3,625
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

    London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    01 Dec, 2026 - 30 Dec, 2027
    Starting from
    £3,625
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

    London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    01 Dec, 2026 - 29 Dec, 2027
    Starting from
    £3,625
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

  • London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    02 Jan, 2027 - 16 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    £3,628
    Seen: 11 hours ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    02 Jan, 2027 - 18 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £3,628
    Seen: 2 hours ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    02 Jan, 2027 - 01 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £3,628
    Seen: 9 hours ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

  • London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    02 Jan, 2027 - 14 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    £3,628
    Seen: 17 hours ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    03 Jan, 2027 - 07 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £3,628
    Seen: 17 hours ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    03 Jan, 2027 - 06 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £3,628
    Seen: 17 hours ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    12 Jan, 2027 - 26 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    £4,530
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    14 Jan, 2027 - 28 Jan, 2027
    Starting from
    £4,579
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    15 Dec, 2026 - 30 Dec, 2027
    Starting from
    £4,580
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    21 Mar, 2027 - 05 Apr, 2027
    Starting from
    £3,810
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    04 Dec, 2026 - 09 Dec, 2026
    Starting from
    £3,827
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    22 Dec, 2026 - 27 Dec, 2027
    Starting from
    £3,840
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    30 Jan, 2027 - 12 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £3,828
    Seen: 4 hours ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    15 Mar, 2027 - 05 Apr, 2027
    Starting from
    £3,855
    Seen: 23 hours 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. Fares, fuel surcharges and applicable taxes may vary depending on the ticketing date and exchange rate. Additional baggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.
Flight deals to South Africa

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To
Fare type
Dates
Price
London (LHR)Cape Town (CPT)Round trip
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Economy		07 Apr, 2027 - 25 Apr, 2027

Starting from

£695

Seen: 1 day ago

London (LHR)Cape Town (CPT)Round trip
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Economy		10 Mar, 2027 - 24 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£704

Seen: 1 hour ago

London (LHR)Cape Town (CPT)Round trip
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Economy		03 Mar, 2027 - 22 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£704

Seen: 6 minutes ago

London (LHR)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
/
Economy		29 Jun, 2027 - 06 Jul, 2027

Starting from

£685

Seen: 12 hours ago

London (LHR)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy		30 Jun, 2027 - 11 Jul, 2027

Starting from

£685

Seen: 20 hours ago

London (LHR)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy		01 Mar, 2027 - 24 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£693

Seen: 12 hours ago

Manchester (MAN)Cape Town (CPT)Round trip
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Economy		28 Jan, 2027 - 11 Feb, 2027

Starting from

£769

Seen: 1 day ago

Manchester (MAN)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy		01 Mar, 2027 - 11 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£786

Seen: 1 day ago

Manchester (MAN)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy		16 Feb, 2027 - 17 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£807

Seen: 20 hours ago

Manchester (MAN)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy		16 Feb, 2027 - 16 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£807

Seen: 20 hours ago

Manchester (MAN)Cape Town (CPT)Round trip
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Economy		28 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027

Starting from

£712

Seen: 1 hour ago

Manchester (MAN)Cape Town (CPT)Round trip
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Economy		25 Jan, 2027 - 04 Feb, 2027

Starting from

£781

Seen: 7 minutes ago

Edinburgh (EDI)Cape Town (CPT)Round trip
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Economy		27 Jan, 2027 - 10 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£979

Seen: 1 day ago

Edinburgh (EDI)Cape Town (CPT)Round trip
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Economy		05 Mar, 2027 - 26 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£1,118

Seen: 1 day ago

Edinburgh (EDI)Cape Town (CPT)Round trip
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Economy		27 Jan, 2027 - 10 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£1,149

Seen: 1 day ago

Edinburgh (EDI)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
/
Economy		09 Mar, 2027 - 20 Apr, 2027

Starting from

£803

Seen: 1 day ago

Edinburgh (EDI)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
/
Economy		13 Mar, 2027 - 26 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£936

Seen: 1 day ago

Edinburgh (EDI)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
/
Economy		03 Mar, 2027 - 17 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£774

Seen: 22 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. Fares, fuel surcharges and applicable taxes may vary depending on the ticketing date and exchange rate. Additional luggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.
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