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Find cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Johannesburg from R6 807

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Johannesburg departing on 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Flights to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as R15 897. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are R17 534 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg?

The average price for all flights to Johannesburg depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost R13 375 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R17 788.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg for the following prices or less: From London Heathrow Airport R13 792 one-way - R18 578 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Johannesburg?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Johannesburg is Johannesburg Lanseria Airport, with an average flight price of R1 238.

Which airline offers the most flights to Johannesburg?

Of the 7 airlines that fly to Johannesburg, Airlink offers the most flights, with around 491 per week, followed by FlySafair with 411 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Johannesburg?

There are 4 airports in Johannesburg: OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY) and Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY). The busiest airport is OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), with 97% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

The duration of your flight to Johannesburg depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Johannesburg on KAYAK are from London, which takes 14h 10m, Manchester, which takes 14h 25m, and Edinburgh, which takes 18h 05m.

How many direct flights to Johannesburg are there each day?

There are around 177 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Johannesburg every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 8:00 the most common departure time and 49% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Johannesburg are there each week?

Each week there are around 1 239 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Johannesburg. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Johannesburg each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Johannesburg. Instead, there are 42 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from London.

How many cities have direct flights to Johannesburg?

From the United Kingdom, there are direct flights to Johannesburg from 1 city. This city is London and there are 42 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

R6 807
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking Johannesburg flights

  • Which Johannesburg airport is closest to central Johannesburg?

    There are 2 airports in Johannesburg. The closest airport to Johannesburg’s city centre is OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (21 km). Johannesburg Lanseria is 32 km from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R18 932. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R13 546 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Johannesburg?

    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 to Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to Johannesburg?

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

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

    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 Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Johannesburg

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Direct departures

United Kingdom to Johannesburg

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

ANA, ASKY, +61 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +58 more

ANA, ASKY, +59 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

ANA, ASKY, +62 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +58 more

ANA, ASKY, +59 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +56 more

ANA, ASKY, +57 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

ANA, ASKY, +61 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg to United Kingdom

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

ANA, ASKY, +61 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +58 more

ANA, ASKY, +59 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

ANA, ASKY, +62 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +58 more

ANA, ASKY, +59 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +56 more

ANA, ASKY, +57 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

ANA, ASKY, +61 more

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Book cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Johannesburg

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
14/5Tue
1 stopEgypt Air
15h 40mMAN-JNB
15/5Wed
1 stopEgypt Air
16h 45mJNB-MAN
R9 992
14/5Tue
1 stopEgypt Air
15h 40mMAN-JNB
15/5Wed
1 stopEgypt Air
16h 45mJNB-MAN
R10 068
7/5Tue
1 stopSAUDIA
16h 00mBHX-JNB
20/5Mon
1 stopSAUDIA
16h 00mJNB-BHX
R10 335
7/5Tue
1 stopSAUDIA
16h 00mBHX-JNB
18/5Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
16h 00mJNB-BHX
R10 850
9/5Thu
1 stop
13h 30mLHR-JNB
17/11Sun
1 stop
14h 50mJNB-LHR
R10 850
18/6Tue
1 stop
13h 35mLHR-JNB
10/7Wed
1 stop
19h 20mJNB-LHR
R11 136
2/5Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
15h 30mLHR-JNB
4/6Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
24h 15mJNB-LHR
R11 498
7/5Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
17h 35mMAN-JNB
21/5Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
34h 15mJNB-MAN
R11 575
9/5Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
32h 50mLGW-JNB
19/5Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
32h 20mJNB-LGW
R11 651
27/5Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
15h 30mLHR-JNB
11/6Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
29h 05mJNB-LHR
R11 670

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/5Thu
2 stops
21h 20mLGW-JNB
R6 807
6/5Mon
2 stops
34h 20mLTN-JNB
R7 017
17/5Fri
1 stopSAUDIA
21h 20mLHR-JNB
R7 646
7/5Tue
1 stopEgypt Air
15h 40mMAN-JNB
R7 685
5/5Sun
1 stopSAUDIA
21h 20mLHR-JNB
R7 856
30/4Tue
1 stopEgypt Air
15h 10mLHR-JNB
R8 123
23/9Mon
2 stopsRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
R9 000
1/6Sat
2 stopsRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
R9 019
20/6Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 45mLGW-JNB
R9 153
16/9Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
32h 50mLGW-JNB
R9 210

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Last minute flights to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/4Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
15h 30mLHR-JNB
6/5Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
24h 15mJNB-LHR
R11 422
23/4Tue
multi-stopKLM
23h 25mLHR-JNB
16/7Tue
multi-stopKLM
15h 35mJNB-LHR
R11 460
21/4Sun
multi-stopSAUDIA
21h 20mLHR-JNB
29/4Mon
multi-stopSAUDIA
20h 45mJNB-LHR
R11 613
22/4Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
25/4Thu
multi-stopRwandAir
18h 50mJNB-LHR
R11 899
21/4Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
3/5Fri
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 00mJNB-LHR
R11 918
19/4Fri
multi-stopSAUDIA
21h 20mLHR-JNB
11/5Sat
multi-stopSAUDIA
18h 55mJNB-LHR
R12 089
21/4Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
32h 50mLGW-JNB
5/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
32h 20mJNB-LGW
R12 147
21/4Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
32h 50mLGW-JNB
6/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 50mJNB-LGW
R12 395
20/4Sat
multi-stopEgypt Air
32h 00mLHR-JNB
5/5Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
35h 55mJNB-LHR
R13 386
20/4Sat
multi-stopEgypt Air
32h 00mLHR-JNB
28/4Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
16h 40mJNB-LHR
R15 465

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Flights to Johannesburg

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