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R5 079+ Cheap flights to Reading

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— LHR
Jun 21 — Jun 281
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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 22 May 2026.

Thu 18/69:50
JNB
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LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 23/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R10 256
Wed 16/99:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/1014:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R10 289
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/69:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R10 305
Wed 9/99:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 19/921:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/5R10 404
Mon 7/99:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 28/921:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R10 503
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R10 536
Sat 20/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/69:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R10 553
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 22/621:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R10 602
Wed 17/613:30
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 24/610:50
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/5R10 668
Wed 3/613:30
JNB
-
STN
3 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/621:20
STN
-
JNB
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5R10 718
Thu 16/79:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 24/821:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/5R10 718
Thu 18/613:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 23/617:35
STN
-
JNB
2 stops39h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/5R11 064

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 22 May 2026.

Return from

R10 256

One-way from

R5 079

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 548
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Reading
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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

13:30-9:55

2 stops45h 25m

London Stansted

Tue 22/9

17:35-9:40

2 stops39h 05m

R12 185

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

13:30-9:55

2 stops45h 25m

London Stansted

Wed 23/9

6:55-9:40

2 stops25h 45m

R12 317

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

13:30-16:50

2 stops28h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 27/9

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R12 317

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Sat 29/8

17:45-9:40

2 stops38h 55m

R12 367

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 28/8

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

R12 680

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

12:40-6:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 23/8

9:00-4:00

1 stop18h 00m

R13 471

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

12:40-6:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 25/8

9:00-4:00

1 stop18h 00m

R13 471

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

17:50-21:05

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 25/11

11:30-9:40

2 stops20h 10m

R13 504

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-6:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

9:00-8:55

1 stop22h 55m

R13 719

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

8:20-8:30

2 stops25h 10m

London Luton

Wed 24/6

21:50-20:10

2 stops21h 20m

R13 768

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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 16 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 Emirates.

British Airways
British Airways
From R11 154
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 344
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 109
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 579

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Reading?

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

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 22 May 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
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
3 575 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
689 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
1 441 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
7 991 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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 R3 608, however they can be found for as little as R2 860.

  • 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. Aeropartment & Aerotel, London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, Ev Stations & Cheap Parking On Site! is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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