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R5 106+ Cheap flights to Reading

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— LHR
Jul 9 — Jul 161
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 9 June 2026.

Wed 17/68:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/611:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6R11 270
Tue 9/619:20
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/613:35
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6R11 287
Tue 16/619:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 05m
SWISS
Fri 19/618:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop13h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 8/6R11 287
Sat 6/616:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 10m
RwandAir
Wed 10/621:20
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 6/6R11 304
Sat 20/68:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/66:00
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6R11 320
Mon 8/63:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 50m
RwandAir
Wed 1/721:20
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 4/6R11 337
Sun 14/619:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 05m
SWISS
Fri 19/618:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop13h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 7/6R11 337
Sat 6/616:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 10m
RwandAir
Tue 25/821:10
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
RwandAir
Deal found 6/6R11 353
Mon 8/63:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 50m
RwandAir
Tue 16/621:10
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
RwandAir
Deal found 4/6R11 370
Tue 9/622:50
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop32h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 16/610:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/6R11 370
Thu 11/613:30
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 24/610:50
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6R11 386
Wed 22/713:30
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/910:50
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6R11 452

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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 9 June 2026.

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R11 287

One-way from

R5 106

Popular in

July

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Average price

R13 419
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 5/8-24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Reading
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Price

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

17:45-6:20

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

20:30-13:25

1 stop14h 55m

R11 981

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

9:45-7:00

1 stop22h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 28/7

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

R12 014
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

19:20-8:25

1 stop14h 05m

London Gatwick

Thu 27/8

18:35-9:20

1 stop13h 45m

R12 163

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 21/6

17:35-9:40

2 stops39h 05m

R12 361

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

18:50-14:55

1 stop22h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 30/11

11:20-9:40

2 stops20h 20m

R13 039

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

17:50-21:05

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/9

11:20-9:40

2 stops21h 20m

R13 055

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

18:50-9:10

1 stop16h 20m

London Gatwick

Mon 30/11

6:30-11:00

1 stop26h 30m

R13 105

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

19:10-18:45

1 stop24h 35m

London Stansted

Wed 29/7

21:05-20:35

1 stop22h 30m

R13 766

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

23:15-17:20

1 stop19h 05m

London City

Wed 24/6

20:15-21:20

1 stop24h 05m

R13 848

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

10:05-7:20

1 stop22h 15m

London Gatwick

Sun 4/10

21:45-20:35

1 stop21h 50m

R13 931

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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 55 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 Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 Emirates.

British Airways
British Airways
From R11 180
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 384
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 136
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 600

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 9 June 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
3 579 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 579 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 579 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 579 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 579 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 450 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 579 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
8 029 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 579 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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 R18 737, however they can be found for as little as R2 272.

  • 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. 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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