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London (LON) to Africa

All the information you need to plan the best LON to JNB flight in 2022: compare London to Africa flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Africa.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Africa?

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Africa from London. Prices for May average £700 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £399. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 45% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Africa (LON - AF)?

When flying from London to Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Africa?

To save on the cost of your flight from London to Africa, book at least 47 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 13% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £723 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £793.

Cheap flights from London to Africa in July, August 2022

The best prices found for LON to Africa flights in July, August
31 Aug - 15 Sep
£82pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
 
1 STOP
RAK
Marrakech Menara
RAK
Marrakech Menara
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted
31 Aug - 15 Sep
£85pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
 
1 STOP
RAK
Marrakech Menara
RAK
Marrakech Menara
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted
31 Aug - 14 Sep
£87pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
 
1 STOP
RAK
Marrakech Menara
RAK
Marrakech Menara
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted

London to Africa 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Africa from London found for this year
13 Sep - 28 Sep
£55pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
 
1 STOP
RAK
Marrakech Menara
RAK
Marrakech Menara
Ryanair
 
1 STOP
STN
London Stansted
27 Nov - 9 Dec
£56pp
LGW
London Gatwick
easyJet
Direct
RAK
Marrakech Menara
RAK
Marrakech Menara
easyJet
Direct
LGW
London Gatwick
26 Nov - 30 Nov
£57pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
Direct
RAK
Marrakech Menara
RAK
Marrakech Menara
Ryanair UK
Direct
STN
London Stansted

Cheap Egypt Air flights from London to Africa

20 Jul - 7 Dec
£470pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Egypt Air
Direct
CAI
Cairo
CAI
Cairo
Egypt Air
Direct
LHR
London Heathrow

Cheap SWISS flights from London to Africa

10 Nov - 13 Nov
£288pp
LHR
London Heathrow
SWISS
 
1 STOP
CAI
Cairo
CAI
Cairo
SWISS
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
19 Jul - 3 Oct
£797pp
LHR
London Heathrow
SWISS
   
2 STOPS
LOS
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
LOS
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
SWISS
   
2 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow

Direct flights to Africa from London

Save time with London to Africa direct flight deals
27 Nov - 9 Dec
£56pp
LGW
London Gatwick
easyJet
Direct
RAK
Marrakech Menara
RAK
Marrakech Menara
easyJet
Direct
LGW
London Gatwick
1 Dec - 10 Dec
£60pp
LGW
London Gatwick
easyJet
Direct
RAK
Marrakech Menara
RAK
Marrakech Menara
easyJet
Direct
LGW
London Gatwick
7 Jan - 12 Jan
£61pp
LGW
London Gatwick
easyJet
Direct
RAK
Marrakech Menara
RAK
Marrakech Menara
easyJet
Direct
LGW
London Gatwick

Last-minute flights from London to Africa

Late deals on return flights to Africa from London, departing today and this week
22 Jul - 25 Jul
£196pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
 
1 STOP
RAK
Marrakech Menara
RAK
Marrakech Menara
Ryanair
 
1 STOP
STN
London Stansted
19 Jul - 26 Jul
£200pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
Direct
RAK
Marrakech Menara
RAK
Marrakech Menara
Ryanair UK
Direct
STN
London Stansted
20 Jul - 22 Jul
£205pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair UK
Direct
RAK
Marrakech Menara
RAK
Marrakech Menara
Ryanair UK
Direct
STN
London Stansted

One-way flights to Africa from London

The cheapest one-way flights from London to Africa
17:05 - 09:45
Wizz Air
1 stop
16h 40m
LGW - RAK
Wizz Air
£35
Gotogate
09:40 - 19:20
Ryanair
2 stops
9h 40m
STN - RAK
Ryanair
£36
Kiwi.com
12:25 - 16:00
Ryanair UK
Direct
3h 35m
STN - RAK
Ryanair UK
£38
Gate1.co.uk

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Flight FAQs

From London to Africa

Which airlines flying from London to Africa have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from London to Africa have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. British Airways, Egypt Air, and Virgin Atlantic are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like British Airways with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from London to Africa for under £100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Africa for under £100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £55, but on average you can expect to pay £63.

Are there nonstop flights from London to Africa for under £100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London to Africa under £100. A good price for a nonstop flight from London to Africa is less than £67.

Are there last-minute flights available from London to Africa for under £200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Africa within the next 7 days for less than £200.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Africa one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ryanair UK, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £18. Wizz Air flights start at £25 while deals on Ryanair start at £28 one-way.

What are the most reliable airlines from London to Africa?

Before booking your flight to Africa from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (100%), Virgin Atlantic (100%), American Airlines( 71%).

What are the cheapest flights from London to Africa?

While on average a flight from London to Africa is generally £1,826, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £333. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Lagos Murtala Muhammed), you can expect to pay £362 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Africa?

Consider Undisclosed Carrier, Air France or ITA Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London to Africa.

What are the most popular routes from London to Africa?

While some choose either London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo or London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl, London Heathrow - Lagos Murtala Muhammed is the most popular route from London to Africa.

Destination points for flights from London to Africa

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Africa

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from London to Africa choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Wizz Air UK
£26 £65 No cancel fee N/A

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Wizz Air UK. Please check directly on their website for additional information.

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Malta MedAir
£45 £516 No cancel fee N/A

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Malta MedAir. Please check directly on their website for additional information.

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Vueling
£66 £205 No cancel fee 88%
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TUI Airways
£70 £161 No cancel fee N/A

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by TUI Airways. Please check directly on their website for additional information.

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Air Arabia Maroc
£81 £197 No cancel fee 78%

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Air Arabia Maroc. Please check directly on their website for additional information.

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Eurowings
£110 £259 No cancel fee 87%
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Iberia
£111 £321 No cancel fee 77%
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Air Europa
£127 £273 No cancel fee 83%
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Air Malta
£131 £284 No cancel fee 86%

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Air Malta. Please check directly on their website for additional information.

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LOT
£165 £310 No cancel fee 81%
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