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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to the United Kingdom from R5 177

JNB — LHR
Oct 7 — Oct 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom

Mon 28/917:45 -
1 stop14h 20m
Thu 1/1021:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 5/9R11 264
Mon 28/98:20 -
1 stop23h 10m
Thu 1/1010:10 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 5/9R11 264
Thu 17/917:45 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sun 20/921:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 3/9R11 280
Fri 18/918:35 -
2 stops20h 05m
Mon 21/920:10 -
2 stops34h 20m
Deal found 3/9R11 280
Mon 21/917:45 -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 7/1021:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 5/9R11 296
Tue 6/1014:30 -
3 stops33h 20m
Tue 13/108:55 -
2 stops27h 35m
Deal found 5/9R11 296
Thu 24/917:45 -
1 stop17h 00m
Thu 8/1021:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 6/9R11 312
Fri 18/917:45 -
1 stop14h 20m
Mon 28/921:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 7/9R11 360
Tue 29/918:35 -
1 stop25h 15m
Tue 20/1015:35 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 3/9R11 360
Sun 18/1014:05 -
2 stops34h 20m
Sun 25/106:30 -
2 stops31h 05m
Deal found 3/9R11 376
Sat 12/916:00 -
1 stop16h 00m
Sat 19/921:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 5/9R11 392
Mon 19/1014:30 -
1 stop17h 00m
Mon 26/1010:00 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 4/9R11 392

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Round-trip from

R11 264

One-way from

R5 177

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 862
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 28/9-1/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 763 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BHX Birmingham

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

14:05-13:40

1 stop24h 35m

Birmingham

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 321

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BHX Birmingham

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/1

13:45-6:10

1 stop18h 25m

Birmingham

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 448

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

5:25-6:20

1 stop26h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 496

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

9:45-18:45

1 stop34h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 592

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BHX Birmingham

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

14:05-13:40

1 stop24h 35m

Birmingham

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 608

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

8:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 704

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/2

13:45-5:55

1 stop18h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 832

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BHX Birmingham

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

19:35-7:50

3 stops37h 15m

Birmingham

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 880

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BHX Birmingham

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

20:55-13:40

1 stop17h 45m

Birmingham

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 992

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BHX Birmingham

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

19:00-21:05

3 stops27h 05m

Birmingham

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 008

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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 015). Flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 035). 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 Thursday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 173 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 68 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, andVirgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
3 653 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
3 653 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
7,3
Good
3 734 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
8 209 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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 600, RwandAir can have you in United Kingdom from Johannesburg in 14h 35m. Johannesburg and United Kingdom are separated by a distance of 9067 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 070. Emirates flights start at R3 421 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R3 445 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(98%), China Eastern(98%) or Delta(98%), 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 R46 196, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R7 818. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay R10 386 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 015). Flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 035). 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 096AverageR7 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 156AverageR12 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 369AverageR13 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 171AverageR12 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR9 192AverageR14 254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR9 492AverageR13 936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 535AverageR14 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR9 687AverageR11 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR9 880AverageR12 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 577AverageR12 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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