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R5 090 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport

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Cheapest return fare
R11 015
Typical prices: R14 812-R11 735
Ethiopian Air
Mon 25/5Mon 8/6
JNB - LGW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 090
Typical prices: R5 041-R6 874
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/5
JNB - LGW • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from R11 015 (return)
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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Cheapest • Avg R10 991 (return)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Gatwick (JNB-LGW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Gatwick that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Gatwick

Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 6:20
JNB
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LGW
16h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 3:55
LGW
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
R11 015Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:25
JNB
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LGW
33h 55m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:35 - 9:40
LGW
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JNB
39h 05m
2 stops
R11 146Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:25
JNB
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LGW
33h 55m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 9:40
LGW
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JNB
21h 50m
2 stops
R11 162Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 16:40
JNB
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LGW
28h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 9:40
LGW
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JNB
21h 50m
2 stops
R11 178Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:25
JNB
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LGW
33h 55m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 - 9:40
LGW
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JNB
25h 35m
2 stops
R11 277Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 16:35
JNB
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LGW
28h 05m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:30 - 9:40
LGW
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JNB
25h 10m
2 stops
R11 293Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:25
JNB
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LGW
33h 55m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 9:40
LGW
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JNB
21h 50m
2 stops
R11 309Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 16:35
JNB
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LGW
28h 05m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 9:40
LGW
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JNB
21h 50m
2 stops
R11 358Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 9:55
JNB
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LGW
45h 25m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 9:40
LGW
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JNB
21h 50m
2 stops
R11 375Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Mon, Jun 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 16:40
JNB
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LGW
28h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 9:40
LGW
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JNB
21h 50m
2 stops
R11 391Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Gatwick flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport is February, where tickets cost R11 342 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 650 and R13 535 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR5 090
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Gatwick based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport flights

  • Which hotels are inside London Gatwick Airport?

    If the idea of sleeping on the floor or a chair gives you nightmares, there are several accommodation choices you can use when you arrive at London Gatwick Airport. The Bloc Gatwick is a budget hotel inside the South Terminal on the third floor of the departures level. You can also stay at Yo Telair on the South Terminal near International Arrivals. This is also a budget hotel with day rooms and hourly accommodation. Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick is a hotel on the North Terminal that is connected by a covered walkway. Another option on the North Terminal is Sofitel London Gatwick, a 4-star hotel that links directly with the North Terminal through a covered link bridge. You can get day rooms from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Does London Gatwick Airport offer Disabled Access?

    London Gatwick Airport offers numerous facilities to assist disabled passengers. This includes changing places on the Arrivals areas of the terminals. The facilities are open to all arriving and offer an adjustable bed that can lower to the ground level, flexible wash basins, and a large washroom with shower facilities. Besides, most areas throughout the airport are wheelchair accessible. If you need to relax, there’s a sensory room designed for passengers with disabilities like cognitive impairment, autism, and dementia.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport was R5 090 for a one-way ticket and R11 015 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and London Gatwick Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to London, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to London are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R13 440 and an overall rating of 8,1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R12 770 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Gatwick Airport from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Gatwick Airport with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Gatwick Airport from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport

  • When you arrive at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), you can visit the chapel on Terminal B, Level 2 for your prayers. If you’re Muslim, the Muslim Prayer Room is located on Terminal A, Arrivals.
  • At the London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can explore art in the airport. View the work of different local artists on the South Terminal, including a mosaic celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee.
  • For parents with babies, the London Gatwick Airport offers baby care facilities, which include designated rooms for feeding babies in the check-in area in arrivals. You can also find diaper change tables in restrooms throughout the airport. A children’s play area is on the North Terminal, Airside in departures area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Gatwick

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Gatwick? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3571 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
7,9Food
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

2,0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
DXB - LGW
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Very difficult to check in and almost missed flight. No room in seats and had a middle seat. I tried to create an account and check in before to change seat and unable to. I do not understand why I wasn’t on a Qatar flight from on Bengalore to Doha when they left at the same time. Disappointed in the Kayak booking process.

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Turkish Airlines is a solid airline. They use the less trustworthy Boeing airplanes on this route (VCE-IST) so the flights more bumpy then when I have flown on Airbus planes, but it was okay. The service good. They seem to offer a reasonable selection if movies, although no way to listen to them as they didn't provide me earpieces. The food was surprisingly good. The day was uncomfortable. The flight was on time.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

A lot of snacks and provided on request by traveller. Preferred meals which were on their menu were not always sufficient for those who wanted them. We were told 2 different items and offer which we asked for were not offered initially. We rejected the 3rd item given as a substitute for our initial choices which we didn't want and so we didn't accept it. Eventually our initial choice was offered. During service of coffee and tea, the crew member didn't offer us and moved back. Luckily neither of us wanted tea at that time. Crew members must avoid behavior that may be suggestive of discrimination

Worst of the 3 flights so far. Food was not good, wasn’t ask my choice. Airplane was the A320 which was not as nice as the 787. Left and arrived late.

Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

Cancelled with no notification and no assistance from ground staff re options or rebooking, where to stay or how we could get home to LHR.

Our flight was canceled with no rebooking offered. We are still waiting for a refund and had to book a very expensive flight to return to Toronto without any compensation or help from Turkish or flight hub. Extremely poor service during a time of crisis, speaks volumes about the type of airline and flight hub as a disaster of a company with zero accountability

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

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