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R5 168+ 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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LHR
Feb 19 — Feb 261
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 20 January 2026.

Return from

R9 532

One-way from

R5 168

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 108
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 12/2-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/5
  • 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 178 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R156 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 January 2026.

Wed 21/120:15
JNB
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LCY
1 stop14h 25m
SWISS
Wed 28/117:40
LCY
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 17/1R9 532
Mon 16/219:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Mon 23/213:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 17/1R9 548
Mon 26/19:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 2/220:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/1R9 565
Sun 8/210:10
JNB
-
LHR
2 stops23h 35m
Lufthansa
Sun 1/320:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 17/1R9 598
Sun 25/110:10
JNB
-
LHR
2 stops23h 35m
Lufthansa
Sun 8/320:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/1R9 630
Thu 29/110:10
JNB
-
LHR
2 stops23h 35m
Lufthansa
Thu 18/613:40
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/1R9 647
Mon 9/219:45
JNB
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LHR
1 stop15h 00m
Lufthansa
Sat 28/213:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 17/1R9 696
Sun 15/210:10
JNB
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LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/211:05
LHR
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JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R9 729
Mon 9/219:45
JNB
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LHR
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/29:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R9 745
Tue 10/210:10
JNB
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LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 23/213:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/1R9 762
Wed 21/120:15
JNB
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LHR
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/111:05
LHR
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JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R9 778
Sun 8/210:10
JNB
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LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Thu 26/217:30
LHR
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JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/1R9 794

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Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

10:10-7:45

2 stops23h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 17/3

11:05-9:30

2 stops20h 25m

R9 942

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

20:15-8:05

1 stop13h 50m

London Heathrow

Sat 21/3

18:40-10:30

1 stop13h 50m

R10 352

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

3:10-6:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

R10 631

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

14:30-5:40

1 stop17h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 22/3

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

R10 680

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

20:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

R10 713

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

23:15-16:15

1 stop18h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 10/1

6:30-22:05

1 stop13h 35m

R10 894

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

3:10-9:00

1 stop30h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 18/9

21:20-2:20

1 stop28h 00m

R10 927

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

16:50-9:00

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 12/9

21:20-2:20

1 stop28h 00m

R10 927

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

16:50-7:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 12/9

21:20-2:20

1 stop28h 00m

R10 927

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

22:25-13:30

1 stop16h 05m

London Stansted

Fri 7/8

15:00-6:25

1 stop14h 25m

R11 074

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Best time to book a flight to Reading

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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 16 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 15 hours 10 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 547
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R10 382
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 778
SWISS
SWISS
From R6 616

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 20 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.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

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

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

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
7,5
Good
1 855 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

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
678 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
949 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

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
7 690 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

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 R2 399, however they can be found for as little as R2 280.

  • 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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