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R5 174+ Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

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— LHR
Aug 17 — Aug 241
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Flights to United Kingdom in 2025

Find the latest flights to United Kingdom in 2025, 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 12 August 2025.

Return from

R11 479

One-way from

R5 174

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 117
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/1-1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R23 676 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 255 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Mon 17/1119:45JNB - LHR
2 stops16h 20mBrussels Airlines
Sun 30/1111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 12/8R11 496
Wed 19/1119:45JNB - LCY
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Mon 24/1118:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 11/8R11 532
Wed 10/99:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 24/914:45LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/8R11 532
Thu 18/99:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/920:55LHR - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/8R11 549
Mon 8/914:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 15/910:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/8R11 549
Wed 5/1119:45JNB - LHR
2 stops16h 40mLufthansa
Tue 11/1116:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 10/8R11 567

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

9:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

R11 479

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

8:55-8:20

1 stop21h 25m

R11 479

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

9:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

19:20-8:20

1 stop35h 00m

R11 479

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

9:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

8:55-8:20

1 stop21h 25m

R11 479

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

19:45-21:20

2 stops27h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 24/11

11:05-9:30

2 stops20h 25m

R11 496

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

19:45-10:05

2 stops16h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 30/11

11:05-9:30

2 stops20h 25m

R11 496

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Thu 12/2

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

R11 514

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Tue 3/2

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

R11 514

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Thu 12/2

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

R11 514

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Thu 12/2

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

R11 514

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Best time to book a flight to United Kingdom

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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 16 hours 41 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to United Kingdom?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to United Kingdom. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to United Kingdom should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to United Kingdom

The most flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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 SWISS.

British Airways
British Airways
From R639
SWISS
SWISS
From R389
Emirates
Emirates
From R655
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R461

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

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

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 12 August 2025.
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 12 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown RwandAir, SWISS, 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.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 698 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
657 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 318 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 261 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

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, SWISS 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 Gatwick is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to London Gatwick typically cost R455, while return flights cost around R852.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around R146, however they can be found for as little as R139.

  • 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 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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