R5 212+ Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Dec 1 — Dec 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to United Kingdom in 2025

Find the latest flights to United Kingdom in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 1 November 2025.

Return from

R10 666

One-way from

R5 212

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 241
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 11/11-25/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to London
13/11
  • 13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 100 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R163 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025

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Tue 11/1120:15JNB - LHR
2 stops19h 25mSWISS
Tue 25/1114:25LHR - JNB
2 stops18h 05mSWISS
Deal found 31/10R10 666
Fri 7/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/126:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10R10 683
Tue 4/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/116:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10R10 700
Tue 11/113:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Tue 18/1120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 31/10R10 718
Wed 5/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1119:25LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10R10 735
Wed 12/1120:15JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Tue 18/1119:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Deal found 31/10R10 752

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

9:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

R10 700

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

London City

Tue 18/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

R10 752

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

14:30-6:35

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/11

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

R10 770

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

20:15-8:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Tue 27/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

R10 839

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

9:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 21/11

8:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

R10 873

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/11

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R10 873

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

9:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/11

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

R10 873

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

London City

Mon 24/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

R10 908

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

London City

Tue 25/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

R10 925

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

23:59-12:05

1 stop14h 06m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/12

6:30-22:05

1 stop13h 35m

R11 133

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

How long is the flight to United Kingdom?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom takes 16 hours 30 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to United Kingdom?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to United Kingdom. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to United Kingdom should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 cheapest airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom are SWISS, Lufthansa and RwandAir.

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 1 November 2025.
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 1 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SWISS, 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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

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, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to United Kingdom.

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

    Edinburgh Turnhouse is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse typically cost R466, while return flights cost around R444.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around R2 532, however they can be found for as little as R2 407.

  • 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. Aerotel London Heathrow T2 & T3 is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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