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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to the United Kingdom from R5 115

JNB — LHR
Sep 20 — Sep 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom

Wed 16/98:20 -
2 stops25h 25m
Tue 22/99:20 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 17/8R11 159
Wed 23/93:10 -
1 stop31h 35m
Thu 8/1021:10 -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 20/8R11 320
Thu 19/1113:30 -
2 stops35h 05m
Fri 27/1110:05 -
2 stops21h 35m
Deal found 20/8R11 320
Sat 12/917:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Thu 8/1021:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 20/8R11 336
Thu 12/1113:30 -
2 stops35h 05m
Wed 25/1110:05 -
2 stops21h 35m
Deal found 20/8R11 336
Fri 6/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Fri 13/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 17/8R11 352
Wed 30/93:10 -
1 stop31h 35m
Thu 8/1021:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 18/8R11 368
Tue 24/1113:30 -
2 stops35h 05m
Tue 1/126:30 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 18/8R11 368
Tue 15/93:10 -
1 stop29h 10m
Fri 9/1021:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 18/8R11 384
Tue 29/913:30 -
2 stops28h 05m
Wed 4/1110:05 -
2 stops21h 35m
Deal found 18/8R11 384
Thu 1/1017:45 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 4/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 21/8R11 400
Mon 14/920:00 -
2 stops28h 55m
Tue 22/96:00 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 19/8R11 400

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Round-trip from

R11 159

One-way from

R5 115

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 238
16/9-22/9
  • 16/9-22/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R21 404 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 854 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

14:30-6:30

1 stop17h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R11 384

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

17:45-6:20

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 5/1

20:20-13:55

1 stop15h 35m

R11 544

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LTN London Luton

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

14:05-13:25

2 stops24h 20m

London Luton

Sun 20/9

9:00-9:00

2 stops23h 00m

R11 656

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

13:30-16:20

2 stops28h 50m

London Stansted

Thu 7/1

10:55-9:40

2 stops20h 45m

R11 688

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

13:30-16:20

2 stops28h 50m

London Stansted

Tue 5/1

17:20-9:40

2 stops38h 20m

R11 688

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

13:30-16:30

2 stops29h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 5/1

17:25-9:40

2 stops38h 15m

R11 817

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

13:30-16:30

2 stops29h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/1

6:30-9:40

2 stops25h 10m

R11 817

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

13:30-16:30

2 stops29h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 5/1

17:25-9:40

2 stops38h 15m

R11 817

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

13:30-22:35

2 stops35h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 5/1

17:25-9:40

2 stops38h 15m

R11 817

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GLA Glasgow Intl

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

8:20-8:45

2 stops25h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 7/10

6:00-13:30

3 stops30h 30m

R12 394

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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 R11 913). Flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 087). 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 172 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 70 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
3 657 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

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
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

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
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

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
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

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
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 182 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

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 R11 544, Ethiopian Air 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 080. Emirates flights start at R3 432 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R3 457 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(95%), China Eastern(95%) or Delta(95%), 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 968, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 578. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay R10 245 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 R11 913). Flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 087). 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
KLMCheapestR6 655AverageR13 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 952AverageR12 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR7 121AverageR7 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 180AverageR12 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 424AverageR13 636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR9 224AverageR14 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 568AverageR14 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR9 642AverageR11 413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR9 914AverageR12 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 614AverageR12 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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