Cheap flights from Johannesburg to the United Kingdom from R5 358

JNB — LHR
Dec 2 — Dec 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom

Sat 28/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sat 5/1220:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 29/10R11 583
Fri 6/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Thu 12/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 2/11R11 600
Fri 27/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sat 9/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 28/10R11 616
Thu 5/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Wed 18/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 29/10R11 633
Sat 5/1219:55 -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 30/1210:00 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 31/10R11 633
Thu 26/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Thu 3/1220:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 29/10R11 650
Thu 5/1119:55 -
1 stop22h 30m
Wed 18/1110:00 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 29/10R11 683
Thu 24/1217:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Fri 1/120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 29/10R11 700
Mon 23/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 2/220:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 1/11R11 733
Fri 6/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Fri 13/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 28/10R11 817
Tue 3/1113:45 -
2 stops21h 30m
Tue 10/117:15 -
2 stops23h 25m
Deal found 29/10R11 867
Wed 18/1112:05 -
1 stop20h 15m
Mon 23/1110:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 1/11R11 867

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to United Kingdom

Round-trip from

R11 583

One-way from

R5 358

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 168
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 28/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 7/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R18 816 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 698 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

12:05-6:20

1 stop20h 15m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 858

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 908

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

1:35-15:30

1 stop15h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 942

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

13:45-6:00

1 stop18h 15m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 175

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BHX Birmingham

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

13:45-6:35

1 stop18h 50m

Birmingham

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 225

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

13:45-5:55

1 stop18h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 409

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

18:50-12:05

1 stop19h 15m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 526

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/1

19:55-16:25

1 stop22h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 659

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

20:05-20:55

1 stop26h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 776

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

20:30-19:15

2 stops48h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 843

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Cheapflights Insights

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 751). Flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 755). 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 (13 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 182 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 71 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.

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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 R12 200, Air Europa can have you in United Kingdom from Johannesburg in 15h 05m. 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 299. Emirates flights start at R3 573 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R3 598 one-way.

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

  • 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(82%), China Eastern(82%) or Delta(82%), 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 R36 248, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 988. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay R11 232 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 751). Flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 755). 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 412AverageR8 584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 474AverageR13 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 791AverageR14 254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 548AverageR14 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 667AverageR13 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 164AverageR11 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR10 311AverageR14 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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CondorCheapestR10 390AverageR14 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 794AverageR14 784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 820AverageR13 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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