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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to the United Kingdom from R5 271

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
Jan 30 — Feb 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 December 2025.

Mon 29/1223:59JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 51mKLM
Tue 13/117:50LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 15mKLM
Deal found 29/12R10 859
Tue 30/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Sun 11/120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 29/12R11 324
Tue 30/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R11 806
Wed 31/1219:45JNB - LHR
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/120:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R12 056
Mon 29/1220:15JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 35mSWISS
Tue 13/118:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 29/12R12 072
Tue 30/1219:45JNB - LCY
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/117:40LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R12 106
Mon 29/1220:15JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 10mSWISS
Tue 13/120:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mSWISS
Deal found 29/12R12 172
Tue 30/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Mon 5/18:45LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 29/12R12 206
Mon 29/1220:15JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Tue 13/117:40LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 50mSWISS
Deal found 29/12R12 255
Tue 30/1220:15JNB - LHR
2 stops24h 25mSWISS
Sun 11/114:25LHR - JNB
2 stops18h 05mSWISS
Deal found 29/12R12 887
Mon 29/1219:35JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 13/121:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/12R13 270
Wed 31/1219:45JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 05mLufthansa
Sun 11/120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 29/12R13 636

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to United Kingdom

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to United Kingdom flight deals. Data was last updated 31 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 828

One-way from

R5 271

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 804
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 12/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R17 844 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 626 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to the United Kingdom that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

16:50-6:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

20:30-2:20

1 stop27h 50m

R10 027

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

3:10-6:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

R10 027

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R10 160

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

20:15-8:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Tue 3/2

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

R10 177

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

20:15-12:55

1 stop18h 40m

London City

Mon 2/2

17:45-10:30

1 stop14h 45m

R10 177

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:15-8:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Mon 2/3

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

R10 177

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

14:30-5:40

1 stop17h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

R10 293

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

14:30-5:40

1 stop17h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 26/2

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

R10 293

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

London City

Thu 29/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

R10 676

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

R10 726

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Kingdom from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to the United Kingdom

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom (average of R6 518). Flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 593). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to GB?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to United Kingdom. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to United Kingdom

Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to United Kingdom. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

The most flights from ZA1 to GB0 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).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to the United Kingdom delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 229 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to the United Kingdom flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to the United Kingdom flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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 31 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to the United Kingdom, such as Emirates, RwandAir, andSWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
3 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 830 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
7 632 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to United Kingdom. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom?

    For as low as R10 177, RwandAir can have you in United Kingdom from Johannesburg in 14h 30m. Johannesburg and United Kingdom are separated by a distance of 9056 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to United Kingdom one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 495. Etihad Airways flights start at R4 630 while deals on Virgin Atlantic start at R4 723 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to United Kingdom?

    The most popular flight routes from Johannesburg to United Kingdom are Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow, Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick and Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Stansted.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to United Kingdom?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom consider choosing Scandinavian Airlines(92%), China Eastern(92%) or Delta(92%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom is generally R49 614, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R7 258. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay R8 747 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to United Kingdom flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to United Kingdom by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom (average of R6 518). Flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 593). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 394AverageR11 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 445AverageR12 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 150AverageR11 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapestR8 376AverageR11 660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 842AverageR12 295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR9 078AverageR13 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 260AverageR12 255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 973AverageR14 789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR10 056AverageR12 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 535AverageR12 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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