Nestled at the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa is a land of diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich history. From the majestic Table Mountain in Cape Town to the sprawling savannahs of Kruger National Park, this country offers a tapestry of experiences for every type of traveler. Immerse yourself in the buzz of Johannesburg's urban jungle, explore the picturesque winelands of Stellenbosch, or witness the raw beauty of the Garden Route's coastline. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or cultural enrichment, South Africa beckons with its unique blend of nature, wildlife, and hospitality.
The cheapest month to fly to South Africa is typically in September.
The best price we found is for £351 from London to Cape Town.
Some popular airlines include: Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), Safair, CemAir, Virgin Atlantic, SA Airlink, RwandAir, Lufthansa, KLM, Kenya Airways, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, EgyptAir.
A good price for a flight to Cape Town is £316 - £386.
Some of the popular airports in South Africa include O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, and Lanseria International Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg.
The flight to South Africa (CPT) is roughly 13 hours 52 minutes and 6,015 miles (9,681 kilometres) from London, England UK - Heathrow International Airport (LHR).
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Immense South African game reserve
Mountain, hiking, abseiling, park and garden and climbing
Scenic spot & tip of the Cape Peninsula
Harbor-side commercial & residential hub
Former prison site with a museum
Sandy cove with resident penguin colony
Nature reserve with mountain views
Table Mountain, hiking & diverse flora
Lighthouse & dramatic ocean vistas
Vast area with hundreds of elephants
Upscale resort with water parks & golf
Storms River bridge & Otter Trail
Vast, scenic gorge with tours & lodging
Prominent mountain overlooking the city
Displays on local Islamic culture
Solemn concrete apartheid exhibit space
Scenic mountain with a dramatic road
Vista point with panoramic valley views
UNESCO listed archaeological area
Dramatic caves with mineral formations
Volcanic rocks, wildlife & Mankwe Dam
Lake St. Lucia & Sodwana Bay coral reefs
Aquarium & family-friendly theme park
Up-close encounters with marine life
17th-century castle with military museum
Former residence of a historic leader
Safari on Africa's oldest game reserve
Thrill rides, 4D shows & mining history
Hill with expansive, panoramic views
Safari tours through a nature preserve
Borderline gravel mountain track
Stylish cafe with a shaded terrace
Crater with Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Nature reserve focused on a lagoon
National park & camp with rare wildlife
Long-running winery with restaurants
Scenic seashore with access to eateries
Monument to Afrikaans settlers
Museum of apartheid era in District 6
Refined hotel on a 17th-century farm
Vast park with wildlife & hiking options
Rocky terrain with a dramatic waterfall
Elephants, lions & Tshwene Tshwene hills
Coastal parkland with forests & trails
Rock formations with scenic views
Arched bridge with famed bungee site
South Africa's seat of government
Subterranean caves fiiled with fossils
Natural area with lodging & activities
Old prison complex, now court & museums
Premier wildlife viewing & luxe lodging
Fossils, animals & man-made artifacts
Massive hand-dug diamond mine pit
Circular cable cars providing 360° views
Huge, futuristic sports & events stadium
Soweto rebellion museum & monument
Reserve with mountains, hiking & more
Park with antelope & picnic areas
Historic road passing the Wall of Fire
Safari destination with luxury lodging
Arch-style dam dating back to the 1920s
Dramatic waterfalls in a national park
Game reserve with safari lodges
Waterfall, park and garden, river, canyon and lizards
Swimming & hiking near high waterfalls
Big 5 game reserve open since 2011
Mountain peak with Cape Town views
Interactive attraction with an eatery
Indigenous & exotic plant collections
Plush entertainment complex with casino
Vast impact crater with granite dome
Nature preserve with lodging & trails
Scenic views & hikes at Africa's tip
Extensive zoo & research center
Mountainous area known for hiking trails
Game reserve with big 5 animals & camps
Wine, whale watching, pinot noir, chardonnay and cetaceans
Nature reserve & whale watching trails
Bay with a beach & mountain views
Iconic coastal route with scenic views
Wildlife park with animal petting
City zoo with a white lion program
Protected area with trails & viewpoints
Mountainous preserve for hiking & more
Dramatic waterfall in a scenic canyon
Mountaintop monument with a restaurant
Scenic destination with drivable passes
Small mountain range with a cableway
Guided safaris & lodging options
Landscaped aviaries housing 400 species
White-sand beach for swimming & basking
Industrial-chic venue for modern works
Roadway with museums, trails & wineries
Bird sanctuary under a huge mesh dome
Vast cliffs with distinctive shape
Biodiverse park known for wildflowers
Conglomeration of private game reserves
Tiny isle with thousands of seals
Game reserve with rock art & vultures
Flights from London, England UK - Heathrow International Airport (LHR) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,015 miles (9,681 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 52 minutes.
Flights from London, England UK - London Gatwick International Airport (LGW) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,991 miles (9,641 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 48 minutes.
Flights from Manchester, England UK - Manchester Airport (MAN) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,162 miles (9,917 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 11 minutes.
Flights from London, England UK - London North East - Stansted International Airport (STN) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,035 miles (9,713 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 54 minutes.
Flights from London, England UK - London North, Luton International Airport (LTN) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,041 miles (9,722 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 55 minutes.
Flights from Edinburgh, Scotland UK - Airport (EDI) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,346 miles (10,213 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 36 minutes.
Flights from Birmingham, England UK - Birmingham Airport (BHX) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,096 miles (9,811 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 2 minutes.
Flights from Bristol, UK - Bristol Airport (BRS) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,037 miles (9,716 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 54 minutes.
Flights from Glasgow, Scotland UK - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,354 miles (10,226 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 37 minutes.
Flights from Belfast, Ireland UK - Belfast International Airport (BFS) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,299 miles (10,137 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 29 minutes.
Flights from Newcastle, UK - Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,266 miles (10,085 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 25 minutes.
Flights from London, England UK - Royal Docks - London City Airport (LCY) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,012 miles (9,675 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 51 minutes.
Flights from Liverpool, UK - John Lennon Airport (LPL) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,168 miles (9,926 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 12 minutes.
Flights from Nottingham, UK - East Midlands Airport (EMA) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,116 miles (9,843 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 5 minutes.
Flights from Leeds, UK - Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,188 miles (9,959 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 15 minutes.
Flights from Aberdeen, Scotland UK - Dyce Airport (ABZ) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,415 miles (10,324 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 45 minutes.
Flights from Belfast, Ireland UK - George Best City Apt Airport (BHD) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,291 miles (10,125 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 28 minutes.
Flights from London, England UK - London South, Southend Airport (SEN) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,009 miles (9,671 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 51 minutes.
Flights from Southampton, UK - Southampton Airport (SOU) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,992 miles (9,643 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 48 minutes.
Flights from Jersey, UK - Jersey Airport (JER) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,887 miles (9,474 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 34 minutes.
Flights from Cardiff, Wales - UK - Cardiff Airport (CWL) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,047 miles (9,731 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 56 minutes.
Flights from Doncaster, UK - Sheffield/ Robin Hood Airport (DSA) to South Africa (CPT) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,155 miles (9,906 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 10 minutes.
Fifteen years after the release of Nelson Mandela, South Africa has made significant progress from its reputation as the “Evil Fist” of apartheid.
There are still significant racial tensions within South Africa and high rates of violent crime, but the tourists are arriving in droves nonetheless, especially to the Western Cape and picture-postcard city of Capetown – the gateway to the soaring mountains, verdant vineyards and glistening beaches.
South Africa bills itself as 'a world in one country' and the mix of thriving metropolitan centres, shopping meccas that cater for designer tastes, tribal traditional food, clothing, music and dance as well as cutting edge technology centres all help to enhance that tag.
The northern areas of South Africa reflect the country's wild beginnings, with gold mines, hot dusty towns and salty locals ready to regale the traveller with hair-raising (and tall) tales. Johannesburg is here, the ragtag mix of ethnic groups, socio-economic groups, food, music and ongoing conflict in the wake of South Africa's shift to a free democracy.
The South is home to the modern Capetown; a sophisticated city that is fast becoming one of the world's most attractive cities, in both aesthetic terms and in terms of economic, educational and commercial ventures.
South Africa's warm weather, clean coast and sincere efforts to stabilise its tourism industry to encourage visitors have turned this once outcast country into one of the world's tourism hotspots.
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From London (LHR), UK to Cape Town, South Africa (CPT): £351
Depart: 18 Feb 2025 · Return: 04 Mar 2025 Price found 27 Apr 2024, 06:42
From Manchester (MAN), UK to Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB): £428
Depart: 12 Nov 2024 · Return: 04 Dec 2024 Price found 27 Apr 2024, 07:43
From London (LGW), UK to Cape Town, South Africa (CPT): £471
Depart: 22 Jan 2025 · Return: 28 Jan 2025 Price found 26 Apr 2024, 21:58
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