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R5 164+ Cheap flights to Reading

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— LHR
Sep 15 — Sep 221
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 16 August 2026.

Fri 6/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Thu 12/1120:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 14/8R11 462
Wed 30/93:10 -
1 stop31h 35m
Thu 8/1021:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 13/8R11 478
Wed 9/1213:30 -
2 stops35h 05m
Tue 12/16:30 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 14/8R11 478
Sun 20/917:45 -
1 stop16h 15m
Sat 3/1021:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 13/8R11 494
Wed 23/1213:30 -
2 stops45h 40m
Thu 28/117:25 -
2 stops38h 15m
Deal found 14/8R11 494
Thu 10/914:05 -
2 stops33h 30m
Thu 17/922:00 -
2 stops33h 15m
Deal found 13/8R11 511
Wed 16/917:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Fri 9/1021:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 13/8R11 511
Mon 19/109:45 -
2 stops33h 10m
Mon 26/1021:30 -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 13/8R11 511
Wed 4/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Mon 11/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 16/8R11 543
Fri 25/922:50 -
1 stop32h 40m
Mon 28/910:10 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 14/8R11 543
Fri 27/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sat 9/120:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 12/8R11 575
Wed 23/98:20 -
1 stop23h 10m
Sun 27/910:10 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 14/8R11 575

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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 16 August 2026.

Return from

R11 462

One-way from

R5 164

Popular in

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Average price

R14 376
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 6/11-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Reading
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 348 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R180 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

17:45-9:45

1 stop17h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

20:30-2:20

1 stop27h 50m

R11 656

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

17:45-6:20

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 3/12

20:20-13:55

1 stop15h 35m

R11 656

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

3:10-7:00

1 stop28h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/9

21:10-2:20

1 stop28h 10m

R11 656

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

17:45-7:20

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 27/9

21:20-13:55

1 stop15h 35m

R11 673

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Fri 6/11

10:55-9:40

2 stops20h 45m

R11 802

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Fri 6/11

10:55-9:40

2 stops20h 45m

R11 802

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

10:05-9:40

2 stops21h 35m

R11 932

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

13:30-16:35

2 stops28h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 10/11

10:05-9:40

2 stops21h 35m

R11 932

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

13:30-16:35

2 stops28h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 9/11

10:05-9:40

2 stops21h 35m

R11 932

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LTN London Luton

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

14:30-13:45

2 stops25h 15m

London Luton

Mon 30/11

7:45-13:05

2 stops27h 20m

R11 948

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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 4 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 244
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R10 922
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 889
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 477

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 16 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
3 654 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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
3 654 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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
694 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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
1 504 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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
8 168 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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 R17 476, however they can be found for as little as R2 035.

  • 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 15 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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