R5 227+ Cheap flights to Reading

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LHR
Aug 31 — Sep 71
1 adult

Flights to Reading in 2025

Find the latest flights to Reading in 2025, 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 26 August 2025.

Return from

R11 349

One-way from

R5 227

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 085
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 28/9-9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Reading
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R23 314 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 295 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2025

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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 26 August 2025.

Sun 28/93:10JNB - LHR
1 stop28h 50mRwandAir
Thu 9/1021:20LHR - JNB
1 stop28h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 24/8R11 349
Tue 14/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1111:10LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R11 384
Sun 21/920:40JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/36:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R11 402
Wed 17/923:15JNB - LCY
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Sun 21/920:45LCY - JNB
1 stop23h 35mKLM
Deal found 24/8R11 419
Mon 3/1123:59JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 36mKLM
Mon 2/220:05LCY - JNB
1 stop24h 00mKLM
Deal found 26/8R11 454
Tue 14/1019:35JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Thu 20/1119:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Deal found 25/8R11 472
Thu 30/1010:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1113:45LHR - JNB
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R11 472
Tue 9/923:30JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Tue 16/97:45LCY - JNB
1 stop12h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/8R11 507
Sat 13/99:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 16/1113:55LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/8R11 507
Thu 18/99:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 21/921:45LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/8R11 524
Sun 14/93:10JNB - LHR
1 stop28h 50mRwandAir
Mon 22/921:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 24/8R11 559
Thu 2/103:10JNB - LHR
1 stop28h 50mRwandAir
Fri 17/1021:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 24/8R11 577

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/9

3:10-9:00

1 stop30h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 12/10

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

R11 349

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

9:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 8/2

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R11 349

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

9:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 1/12

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R11 402

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

23:15-17:20

1 stop19h 05m

London City

Sun 21/9

20:45-21:20

1 stop23h 35m

R11 419

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

9:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

R11 419

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

9:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 7/2

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R11 437

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

9:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 7/2

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R11 437

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:35-8:50

1 stop14h 15m

London City

Thu 20/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

R11 472

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

23:15-17:20

1 stop19h 05m

London City

Sun 15/2

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

R11 507

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

23:30-17:20

1 stop18h 50m

London City

Tue 16/9

7:45-21:35

1 stop12h 50m

R11 507

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to Reading

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Reading

When is the best time to book a flight to Reading?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Reading. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Reading, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Reading?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Reading takes 16 hours 29 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Reading?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Reading. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Reading should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Reading

The most flights from Johannesburg to Reading are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Reading?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Reading are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

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 26 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown RwandAir, SWISS, 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.

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

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, SWISS 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 R146, however they can be found for as little as R139.

  • 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 5 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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