Statistics on London-South Africa flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to South Africa from London
The average price to go to South Africa from London is $ 1071 (round trip). It varies from $ 955 (Johannesburg) to $ 1185 (Cape Town) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of London-South Africa flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Cape Town and Johannesburg.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | $ 1185 | january, february, march (the cheapest), may, november | 5 to 6 months | Flight price London-Cape Town |
| Johannesburg | $ 955 | january, march (the cheapest), may, june, september, november | 4 to 5 months | Flight price London-Johannesburg |
Round-trip airfare price London-South Africa month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 894 to $ 1021 | good price |
| February | $ 925 to $ 1058 | fair price |
| March | $ 802 to $ 940 | very good price |
| April | $ 994 to $ 1266 | fair price |
| May | $ 849 to $ 1081 | good price |
| June | $ 848 to $ 1139 | fair price |
| July | $ 1089 to $ 1392 | high price |
| August | $ 1213 to $ 1504 | very high price |
| September | $ 871 to $ 1149 | fair price |
| October | $ 930 to $ 1309 | fair price |
| November | $ 855 to $ 1016 | good price |
| December | $ 1182 to $ 1334 | high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to South Africa from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to South Africa from London
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Cape Town in South Africa
The average price for a round trip flight from London to Cape Town is $ 1185. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of London-Cape Town flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Cape Town in South Africa in march to get the best price ($ 940, saving $ 245 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1185). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1504, which is $ 320 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for London-Cape Town and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Johannesburg in South Africa
The average price for a round trip flight from London to Johannesburg is $ 955. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of London-Johannesburg flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Johannesburg in South Africa in march to get the best price ($ 802, saving $ 154 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 955). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1213, which is $ 258 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for London-Johannesburg and other statistics
Top prices London-South Africa
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Johannesburg | 14-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 634 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| London → Johannesburg | 15-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 660 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| London → Johannesburg | 16-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 587 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Johannesburg | 17-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 665 | layover flight with Rwandair Express |
| London → Johannesburg | 06-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 682 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| London → Cape Town | 22-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 589 | direct flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Johannesburg | 10-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 670 | layover flight with Rwandair Express |
| London → Johannesburg | 25-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 625 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| London → Johannesburg | 08-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 603 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Johannesburg | 08-11 to 22-11-2025 | $ 670 | layover flight with Rwandair Express |
When to buy plane tickets to go to South Africa (from London)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from London to Cape Town
The price of tickets to Cape Town fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from London to Cape Town, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Cape Town page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Cape Town in South Africa 5 to 6 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1086 , which is $ 99 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 290 more than the average price).
When to buy your London-Cape Town flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from London to Johannesburg
The price of tickets to Johannesburg fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from London to Johannesburg, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Johannesburg page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Johannesburg in South Africa 4 to 5 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 887 , which is $ 69 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 125 more than the average price).
When to buy your London-Johannesburg flight ticket and other statistics