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R4 886+ Cheap flights to Reading

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— LHR
Apr 3 — Apr 101
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 4 March 2026.

Fri 6/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 13/320:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2R9 364
Tue 10/323:00
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop32h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R9 381
Sun 8/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/38:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R9 528
Mon 11/514:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/510:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R9 528
Fri 20/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/421:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R9 560
Wed 25/38:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3R9 560
Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/320:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2R9 577
Wed 22/48:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/46:50
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3R9 609
Wed 11/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 16/319:20
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop35h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/2R9 626
Wed 25/38:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3R9 626
Sat 9/59:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 16/59:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R9 642
Wed 22/49:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/420:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R9 658

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 4 March 2026.

Return from

R9 364

One-way from

R4 886

Popular in

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Average price

R11 521
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 19/3-4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Reading
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 096 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R153 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

R10 410

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

9:50-12:45

1 stop27h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

9:30-8:20

1 stop21h 50m

R10 410

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

19:25-5:35

Nonstop11h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 24/6

21:20-9:25

Nonstop11h 05m

R11 178

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

22:50-6:20

1 stop32h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

10:10-13:05

1 stop25h 55m

R11 309

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

3:10-6:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

20:30-2:20

1 stop27h 50m

R11 472

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Thu 14/5

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R11 685

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

14:30-14:35

2 stops25h 05m

London Luton

Wed 24/6

15:15-13:05

2 stops20h 50m

R11 783

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Wed 24/6

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

R11 930

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:00-22:25

1 stop29h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R12 061

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

14:30-14:35

2 stops25h 05m

London Luton

Thu 23/4

15:15-13:05

2 stops20h 50m

R12 175

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Best time to book a flight to Reading

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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 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Reading, you should look to book at least 77 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 12 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 Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 R10 838
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R10 541
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 002
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R8 275

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Reading?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Reading are Air Algerie, RwandAir 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 4 March 2026.
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.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 889 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 424 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 774 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

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, Hahn Air 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 R8 342, however they can be found for as little as R2 250.

  • 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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