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R5 214+ Cheap flights to Reading

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— LHR
Sep 4 — Sep 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Reading in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Reading
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Reading. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 August 2026.

Fri 7/813:30 -
2 stops33h 40m
Fri 28/810:50 -
2 stops21h 50m
Deal found 5/8R11 637
Wed 25/1113:30 -
3 stops33h 20m
Tue 1/1221:30 -
3 stops34h 10m
Deal found 4/8R11 637
Fri 6/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Fri 13/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 4/8R11 653
Mon 14/914:30 -
2 stops24h 35m
Mon 21/97:55 -
2 stops28h 30m
Deal found 31/7R11 669
Thu 1/1017:45 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 4/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 1/8R11 669
Mon 3/814:30 -
1 stop16h 50m
Mon 17/810:10 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 2/8R11 669
Wed 2/99:45 -
2 stops27h 50m
Wed 9/96:15 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 3/8R11 686
Wed 16/917:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Fri 9/1021:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 1/8R11 686
Tue 4/813:30 -
2 stops28h 05m
Mon 25/16:30 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 1/8R11 686
Wed 30/913:30 -
3 stops34h 50m
Wed 7/1022:45 -
3 stops33h 55m
Deal found 2/8R11 702
Tue 8/914:05 -
1 stop17h 35m
Mon 14/921:30 -
2 stops33h 50m
Deal found 4/8R11 702
Mon 14/98:20 -
3 stops25h 10m
Sun 20/917:15 -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 5/8R11 718

Find flight deals to Reading

Find the latest flights to Reading in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 5 August 2026.

Return from

R11 669

One-way from

R5 214

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R14 252
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 1/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Reading
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 338 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R186 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

3:10-7:05

1 stop28h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

21:20-2:20

1 stop28h 00m

R11 784

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

13:30-13:10

2 stops24h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 30/11

6:30-9:40

2 stops25h 10m

R12 094

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

18:50-9:55

1 stop17h 05m

London Stansted

Mon 30/11

10:55-9:40

2 stops20h 45m

R12 111

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

8:20-6:25

1 stop23h 05m

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R12 274

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Sun 27/9

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R12 274

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

17:45-6:20

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

20:20-13:55

1 stop15h 35m

R12 356

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

13:30-15:10

2 stops26h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 12/10

16:45-9:40

2 stops39h 55m

R12 683

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

13:30-11:40

2 stops47h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

16:30-9:40

2 stops39h 10m

R12 699

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

13:30-9:45

2 stops46h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

16:30-9:40

2 stops39h 10m

R12 732

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 27/9

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R13 206

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Reading

How long is the flight to Reading?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Reading takes 17 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Reading from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Reading

The most flights from Johannesburg to Reading are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Reading?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Reading are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and RwandAir.

British Airways
British Airways
From R11 296
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 025
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 003
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 543

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Reading?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Reading are Air Algerie, Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in Reading by month

Plan your trip to Reading by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Reading ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Reading when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Reading by month

Plan your trip to Reading by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Reading, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reading

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reading. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Reading. Reviews last updated 5 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,RwandAir, andVirgin Atlantic to the United Kingdom. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 644 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 644 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 644 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 644 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 644 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 498 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 644 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 146 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 644 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

FAQs about flying to Reading

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Reading if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Reading on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Reading?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Norse Atlantic UK is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Reading.

  • How much is a return flight to Reading?

    A return flight to Reading will typically cost around R17 078, however they can be found for as little as R1 981.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Reading depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Reading, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does London Heathrow have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to London Heathrow?

    Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel London Heathrow is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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