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R5 286+ Cheap flights to Reading

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— LHR
Aug 27 — Sep 31
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 28 July 2026.

Wed 9/913:30
JNB
-
STN
3 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/96:30
STN
-
JNB
3 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R11 943
Thu 10/913:30
JNB
-
STN
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/96:00
STN
-
JNB
3 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R11 960
Tue 13/1013:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 21/1017:45
STN
-
JNB
2 stops38h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/7R11 994
Mon 7/914:30
JNB
-
LTN
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/97:55
LTN
-
JNB
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R11 994
Wed 16/914:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 27/910:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/7R11 994
Wed 5/89:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 31/1013:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/7R12 010
Wed 16/914:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 20/910:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/7R12 010
Sun 26/723:15
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
KLM
Sun 9/86:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
KLM
Deal found 23/7R12 027
Mon 3/814:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 30/810:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/7R12 027
Sun 2/823:15
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop19h 20m
KLM
Sun 30/86:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
KLM
Deal found 27/7R12 044
Fri 18/922:50
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop32h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 29/910:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/7R12 044
Sun 13/1217:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 35m
RwandAir
Thu 7/120:20
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 23/7R12 061

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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 28 July 2026.

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9/9-16/9
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  • 6 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Reading
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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

14:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R11 994

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

23:15-13:50

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 17/1

6:30-22:00

1 stop13h 30m

R12 127

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

13:30-21:15

3 stops32h 45m

London Luton

Wed 16/9

6:15-9:40

3 stops26h 25m

R12 395

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

13:30-16:20

2 stops28h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 7/1

11:20-9:40

2 stops20h 20m

R12 395

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Fri 30/10

10:55-9:40

2 stops20h 45m

R12 696

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

17:00-6:20

1 stop15h 20m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/1

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

R12 713

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

13:30-11:40

2 stops47h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

16:30-9:40

2 stops39h 10m

R12 763

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

22:20-19:00

1 stop21h 40m

London Stansted

Wed 2/9

14:55-10:15

1 stop18h 20m

R13 750

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

17:45-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 23/10

21:20-13:25

1 stop15h 05m

R13 750

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

22:20-19:45

1 stop22h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

10:05-5:30

1 stop18h 25m

R13 867

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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 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 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 532
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 306
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 285
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 858

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 28 July 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
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
3 638 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
695 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
1 492 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
8 130 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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 479, however they can be found for as little as R2 027.

  • 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. Aerotel London Heathrow is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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