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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to the United Kingdom from R5 294

JNB — LHR
Oct 18 — Oct 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom

Thu 24/917:45 -
1 stop17h 00m
Thu 8/1021:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 14/9R11 434
Thu 5/1119:40 -
2 stops24h 05m
Wed 18/118:05 -
2 stops22h 15m
Deal found 14/9R11 434
Thu 5/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Wed 11/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 14/9R11 451
Tue 22/918:35 -
1 stop25h 15m
Mon 11/110:25 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 13/9R11 451
Thu 24/93:10 -
1 stop28h 55m
Wed 30/921:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 16/9R11 467
Tue 22/93:10 -
1 stop29h 10m
Tue 29/921:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 16/9R11 483
Mon 5/1017:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 20/1011:00 -
1 stop36h 15m
Deal found 16/9R11 483
Sat 26/917:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Tue 6/1021:10 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 14/9R11 500
Mon 28/917:45 -
1 stop14h 20m
Mon 12/1021:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 15/9R11 532
Thu 5/1119:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Wed 18/1116:10 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 13/9R11 532
Thu 5/1121:40 -
Nonstop11h 15m
Wed 18/116:30 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 17/9R11 548
Thu 1/1017:45 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 4/1120:30 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 15/9R11 581

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Round-trip from

R11 434

One-way from

R5 294

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 063
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 24/9-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 851 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BHX Birmingham

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

13:45-12:40

1 stop24h 55m

Birmingham

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 652

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LCY London City

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/2

1:35-16:35

2 stops17h 00m

London City

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 776

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

13:45-17:45

2 stops30h 00m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 906

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/2

18:50-12:05

1 stop19h 15m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 988

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LCY London City

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/2

1:35-16:35

2 stops17h 00m

London City

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 069

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BHX Birmingham

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/2

22:20-18:45

1 stop22h 25m

Birmingham

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 069

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

17:00-22:20

3 stops30h 20m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 085

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

17:00-10:10

2 stops42h 10m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 102

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

17:00-22:00

2 stops30h 00m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 118

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

12:10-10:10

2 stops47h 00m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 118

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom

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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 R12 281). Flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 327). 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?

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

The most flights from ZA1 to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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

About 5% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 184 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Wednesday 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, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom?

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to the United Kingdom, such as Emirates,RwandAir, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
RwandAir
7,9
Good
43 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 734 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 229 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as R11 874, RwandAir can have you in United Kingdom from Johannesburg in 17h 10m. Johannesburg and United Kingdom are separated by a distance of 9028 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 R3 129. Emirates flights start at R3 487 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R3 512 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(93%), China Eastern(93%) or Delta(93%), 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 R44 708, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 956. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay R10 376 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 R12 281). Flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 327). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapestR7 234AverageR8 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 295AverageR12 730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 531AverageR13 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 360AverageR12 974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR9 371AverageR14 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR9 677AverageR14 325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR9 891AverageR11 600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR10 072AverageR12 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 534AverageR14 361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 783AverageR13 017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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