R5 203+ Cheap flights to Reading

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LHR
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Reading in 2026

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 8 January 2026.

Return from

R9 617

One-way from

R5 203

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 046
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 3/2-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Reading
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 189 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R157 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights to Reading
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Tue 3/220:15JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Mon 23/219:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Deal found 7/1R9 617
Thu 15/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R9 617
Wed 21/120:15JNB - LCY
1 stop22h 50mSWISS
Sat 24/112:15LCY - JNB
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 7/1R9 634
Wed 22/48:45JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Wed 6/517:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1R9 650
Sun 18/110:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mLufthansa
Thu 4/616:25LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 8/1R9 683
Sun 8/214:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R9 699
Mon 9/220:15JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/211:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R9 716
Mon 19/119:45JNB - LCY
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Wed 3/618:30LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1R9 732
Sun 18/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/611:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R9 732
Thu 15/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/611:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R9 749
Thu 22/119:45JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 35mBrussels Airlines
Tue 27/111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 7/1R9 765
Wed 4/29:50JNB - LHR
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 6/319:20LHR - JNB
1 stop35h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1R9 781

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

10:10-8:05

1 stop23h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

11:05-8:35

2 stops20h 30m

R9 732

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

London City

Thu 26/2

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

R10 011

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

19:45-10:05

2 stops16h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

11:05-8:35

2 stops20h 30m

R10 126

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

22:25-13:30

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 19/5

15:00-8:40

1 stop16h 40m

R10 192

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

22:25-14:30

1 stop17h 05m

London Stansted

Sun 17/5

16:00-9:10

1 stop16h 10m

R10 208

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

14:30-6:35

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

R10 274

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

9:50-12:45

1 stop27h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 19/5

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

R10 421

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:45-9:20

1 stop15h 35m

London City

Mon 23/2

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

R10 536

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

10:10-7:45

2 stops23h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

6:30-6:40

2 stops23h 10m

R10 553

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

23:59-19:15

1 stop21h 16m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

11:30-12:10

1 stop22h 40m

R10 684

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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 2 January 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 9 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Reading?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Reading are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

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 8 January 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.

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

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

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

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

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

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

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

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

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

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

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

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, SWISS 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 R2 400, however they can be found for as little as R2 281.

  • 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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