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R5 188+ Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

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— LHR
Jun 2 — Jun 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to United Kingdom in 2026

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Cheapest flights to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 May 2026.

Mon 15/620:35
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/66:30
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R10 126
Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
LGW
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/66:40
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R10 159
Thu 18/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 25/621:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4R10 193
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4R10 209
Mon 3/89:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/914:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4R10 242
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4R10 259

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R10 126

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R12 421
15/6-29/6
  • 15/6-29/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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  • 17/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

20:40-15:05

1 stop19h 25m

London Stansted

Tue 7/7

16:00-9:15

1 stop16h 15m

R11 739

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

22:25-22:15

2 stops24h 50m

London Luton

Mon 22/6

13:55-8:30

2 stops17h 35m

R12 736

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:50-15:05

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/6

7:55-10:30

1 stop25h 35m

R12 753

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

20:40-21:05

2 stops25h 25m

London Luton

Mon 25/5

9:15-9:15

2 stops23h 00m

R13 269

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

12:40-6:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 29/6

9:00-4:00

1 stop18h 00m

R13 518

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

13:30-9:40

2 stops45h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R13 551

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

12:40-7:20

1 stop19h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

9:00-4:00

1 stop18h 00m

R13 551

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

12:40-6:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 25/6

9:00-4:00

1 stop18h 00m

R13 584

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

12:40-6:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 26/8

9:00-9:00

1 stop23h 00m

R13 618

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:50-7:05

1 stop36h 15m

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

8:40-3:55

1 stop17h 15m

R13 717

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the United Kingdom

When is the best time to book a flight to United Kingdom?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to United Kingdom, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to United Kingdom?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom takes 19 hours 10 minutes. Flights to United Kingdom from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to United Kingdom

The most flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Emirates.

British Airways
British Airways
From R10 984
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 202
Emirates
Emirates
From R10 514
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 451

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom are Air Algerie, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Kingdom ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit United Kingdom when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Kingdom, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in United Kingdom?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to United Kingdom in the last few years. This data was updated on 3 May 2026.
The most popular places in United Kingdom to fly to are England and Scotland.

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 3 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andVirgin Atlantic to the United Kingdom. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 567 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 723 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
7,4
Good
688 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 432 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
7 940 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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.

FAQs about flying to United Kingdom

What is good to know if travelling to United Kingdom?

  • When visiting the United Kingdom, your trip would not be complete without an authentic theater performance. London’s West End is the largest of its kind in the world, and then there’s also the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, which is an open-air theater perfect for family groups.
  • Forget Stonehenge: the Ridgeway National Trail is a stone circle which is roughly 5,000 years older than Stonehenge. At the site, you’ll be able to trail along the stones as you make your way to the great sites such as the Cerne Giant, the 5 White Horses, and the alleged birthplace of King Arthur, Tintagel Castle.
  • Not all attractions in London cost a fortune to visit. Attractions such as the National Gallery, the Tate Britain & Tate Modern, the Royal Academy, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Imperial War Museum all offer free admissions.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to United Kingdom if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to United Kingdom on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to United Kingdom?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Norse Atlantic UK is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to United Kingdom.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom?

    London Gatwick is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to London Gatwick typically cost R539, while return flights cost around R351.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around R3 638, however they can be found for as little as R2 884.

  • Where does the fastest flight to United Kingdom depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Kingdom, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does London Heathrow have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to London Heathrow?

    Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aeropartment & Aerotel, London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, Ev Stations & Cheap Parking On Site! is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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