Flight deals to South Africa from £608*

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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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  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    17 Feb, 2027 - 04 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £725
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    03 Nov, 2026 - 06 Nov, 2026
    Starting from
    £739
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    01 Feb, 2027 - 28 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £810
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    07 Feb, 2027 - 17 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £887
    Seen: 1 hour ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • Aberdeen (ABZ)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    23 Jul, 2026 - 07 Aug, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,995
    Seen: 7 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Aberdeen (ABZ)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    23 Jul, 2026 - 07 Aug, 2026
    Starting from
    £2,165
    Seen: 7 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)
    17 Sep, 2026 - 06 Oct, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,120
    Seen: 16 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    17 Sep, 2026 - 06 Oct, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,290
    Seen: 16 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    20 Sep, 2026 - 25 Oct, 2026
    Starting from
    £955
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    20 Sep, 2026 - 25 Oct, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,125
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • Aberdeen (ABZ)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    23 Jul, 2026 - 07 Aug, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,995
    Seen: 7 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Aberdeen (ABZ)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    23 Jul, 2026 - 07 Aug, 2026
    Starting from
    £2,165
    Seen: 7 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

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  • London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    18 Jan, 2027 - 08 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    30,000
    + £365
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    04 Nov, 2026 - 11 Nov, 2026
    Starting from
    27,500
    + £344
    Seen: 19 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    04 Nov, 2026 - 18 Nov, 2026
    Starting from
    27,500
    + £344
    Seen: 18 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    01 Feb, 2027 - 12 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    28,500
    + £305
    Seen: 18 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    21 Sep, 2026 - 05 Oct, 2026
    Starting from
    30,000
    + £383
    Seen: 22 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    03 Feb, 2027 - 12 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    28,500
    + £305
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    01 Feb, 2027 - 08 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    30,000
    + £365
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    14 Feb, 2027 - 15 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    30,000
    + £365
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    21 Sep, 2026 - 06 Oct, 2026
    Starting from
    30,000
    + £379
    Seen: 22 hours ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    26 Jan, 2027 - 10 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    30,000
    + £370
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Economy

    Aberdeen (ABZ)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    30 Apr, 2027 - 25 May, 2027
    Starting from
    30,000
    + £377
    Seen: 23 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.

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

See our latest deals travelling in Premium

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  • London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    07 Nov, 2026 - 11 Nov, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,544
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    08 Nov, 2026 - 12 Nov, 2026
    Starting from
    £1,605
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    19 Feb, 2027 - 04 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,607
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

  • London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    06 Feb, 2027 - 04 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,607
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    16 Jan, 2027 - 20 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,607
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    London (LHR)to

    Cape Town (CPT)
    19 Feb, 2027 - 13 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,607
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

  • London (LHR)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    22 Nov, 2026 - 28 Dec, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,528
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    13 Dec, 2026 - 30 Dec, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,818
    Seen: 23 hours ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    31 May, 2027 - 07 Jun, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,676
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

  • Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    23 Feb, 2027 - 05 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,713
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    18 Feb, 2027 - 05 Mar, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,727
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    Manchester (MAN)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    25 Jan, 2027 - 09 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,803
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

  • Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    20 Sep, 2026 - 25 Oct, 2026
    Starting from
    £2,172
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    19 Sep, 2026 - 10 Oct, 2026
    Starting from
    £4,373
    Seen: 1 day ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    04 Aug, 2026 - 11 Aug, 2026
    Starting from
    £4,434
    Seen: 22 hours ago
    Round trip
    Premium

  • Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    01 Aug, 2026 - 09 Aug, 2026
    Starting from
    £4,434
    Seen: 22 hours ago
    Round trip
    Premium

    Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    07 Feb, 2027 - 17 Feb, 2027
    Starting from
    £1,658
    Seen: 1 hour 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.

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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  • Edinburgh (EDI)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    04 Aug, 2026 - 12 Aug, 2026
    Starting from
    £4,030
    Seen: 22 hours ago
    Round trip
    Upper Class

    Aberdeen (ABZ)to

    Johannesburg (JNB)
    23 Jul, 2026 - 07 Aug, 2026
    Starting from
    £4,043
    Seen: 7 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. 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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To
Fare type
Dates
Price
London (LHR)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy		29 Nov, 2026 - 21 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£608

Seen: 5 hours ago

London (LHR)Cape Town (CPT)Round trip
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Economy		22 Apr, 2027 - 06 May, 2027

Starting from

£697

Seen: 1 day ago

Manchester (MAN)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy		17 Feb, 2027 - 04 Mar, 2027

Starting from

£725

Seen: 1 day ago

Edinburgh (EDI)Johannesburg (JNB)Round trip
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Economy		07 Feb, 2027 - 17 Feb, 2027

Starting from

£717

Seen: 1 hour 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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