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R5 197+ Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LHR
Apr 28 — May 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to United Kingdom in 2026

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Cheapest flights to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 March 2026.

Wed 20/522:25
JNB
-
LTN
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/59:15
LTN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R10 018
Wed 29/49:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/514:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R10 053
Wed 6/59:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/521:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R10 087
Sun 24/59:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 31/59:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3R10 104
Wed 22/49:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/421:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R10 121
Wed 8/49:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 18/49:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R10 138

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Find the latest flights to United Kingdom 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 29 March 2026.

Return from

R10 018

One-way from

R5 197

Popular in

July

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February

Average price

R12 703
20/5-26/5
  • 20/5-26/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R151 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

9:45-12:15

2 stops27h 30m

Birmingham

Fri 15/5

5:55-8:15

2 stops25h 20m

R11 113

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

9:50-14:00

2 stops29h 10m

London Luton

Tue 9/6

21:50-8:20

2 stops33h 30m

R11 113

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

9:50-18:35

1 stop33h 45m

Manchester

Wed 17/6

20:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R11 762

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

9:50-6:55

1 stop22h 05m

Manchester

Tue 9/6

9:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R11 796

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

20:40-13:30

1 stop17h 50m

London Stansted

Sun 5/7

13:40-11:15

2 stops20h 35m

R12 019

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

20:40-21:45

2 stops26h 05m

London Luton

Tue 19/5

14:45-9:15

2 stops17h 30m

R12 480

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

9:45-6:55

1 stop22h 10m

Manchester

Wed 3/6

20:25-8:20

2 stops34h 55m

R12 891

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 21/6

6:55-10:30

1 stop26h 35m

R13 027

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

20:40-13:15

1 stop17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/6

14:50-16:10

1 stop24h 20m

R13 113

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

14:45-6:30

1 stop16h 45m

Birmingham

Fri 15/5

15:10-8:50

1 stop16h 40m

R13 147

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the United Kingdom

How long is the flight to United Kingdom?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom takes 20 hours 30 minutes. Flights to United Kingdom from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Emirates.

British Airways
British Airways
From R11 303
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 480
Emirates
Emirates
From R10 378
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 541

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom are Air Algerie, Etihad Airways and RwandAir.

Rainfall in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Kingdom, 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in United Kingdom?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to United Kingdom in the last few years. This data was updated on 29 March 2026.
The most popular places in United Kingdom to fly to are England and Scotland.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom. Reviews last updated 29 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,RwandAir, andVirgin Atlantic to the United Kingdom. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 549 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 549 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 549 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 549 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 549 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 549 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 830 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 549 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQs about flying to United Kingdom

What is good to know if travelling to United Kingdom?

  • When visiting the United Kingdom, your trip would not be complete without an authentic theater performance. London’s West End is the largest of its kind in the world, and then there’s also the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, which is an open-air theater perfect for family groups.
  • Forget Stonehenge: the Ridgeway National Trail is a stone circle which is roughly 5,000 years older than Stonehenge. At the site, you’ll be able to trail along the stones as you make your way to the great sites such as the Cerne Giant, the 5 White Horses, and the alleged birthplace of King Arthur, Tintagel Castle.
  • Not all attractions in London cost a fortune to visit. Attractions such as the National Gallery, the Tate Britain & Tate Modern, the Royal Academy, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Imperial War Museum all offer free admissions.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to United Kingdom?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hahn Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to United Kingdom.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom?

    London City is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to London City typically cost R483, while return flights cost around R361.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around R12 547, however they can be found for as little as R3 407.

  • Where does the fastest flight to United Kingdom depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Kingdom, 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. 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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