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R5 100+ Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

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— LHR
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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 13 May 2026.

Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5R10 101
Thu 18/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5R10 184
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R10 250
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/5R10 332
Thu 10/99:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 19/921:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/5R10 382
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 23/69:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5R10 398

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R10 101

One-way from

R5 100

Popular in

July

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February

Average price

R12 511
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 152 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R10 993

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

13:30-21:05

3 stops32h 35m

London Luton

Sun 21/6

21:50-9:40

3 stops34h 50m

R11 108

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 22/6

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R11 405

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

13:30-21:05

3 stops32h 35m

London Luton

Thu 18/6

21:50-9:40

3 stops34h 50m

R12 032

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 22/6

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R12 247

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

13:30-9:05

2 stops44h 35m

Birmingham

Mon 8/6

17:35-9:40

2 stops39h 05m

R12 478

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

16:35-9:40

2 stops39h 05m

R12 528

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 23/6

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R12 594

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:50-16:35

1 stop23h 45m

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

7:30-9:40

2 stops25h 10m

R12 594

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

8:45-9:40

2 stops25h 55m

Birmingham

Mon 15/6

5:55-8:35

1 stop25h 40m

R13 270

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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 20 hours 32 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 899
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 121
Emirates
Emirates
From R10 562
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 586

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 13 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 13 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
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 571 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 437 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 977 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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 R535, while return flights cost around R349.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around R3 611, however they can be found for as little as R2 863.

  • 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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