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£364+ Cheap flights to Johannesburg

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.
— JNB
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Johannesburg in 2025

Find the latest flights to Johannesburg in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 4 November 2025.

Return from

£494

One-way from

£364

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£585
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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13/11
  • 13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 55m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wed 5/1111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
Mon 10/1119:45JNB - LHR
2 stops16h 20mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 2/11£494
Tue 4/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/1214:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/11£495
Wed 5/1111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1119:45JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11£496
Thu 20/1110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/1108:20JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/11£496
Tue 4/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mLufthansa
Sun 16/1110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/11£497
Sat 8/1113:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Mon 17/1119:45JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 3/11£498
Sun 9/1110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/1108:20JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/11£499
Mon 10/1120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Tue 11/1103:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 3/11£499
Thu 20/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/1214:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/11£500
Sun 7/1210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/114:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/11£502
Sat 8/1113:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1119:45JNB - LHR
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11£502
Thu 20/1120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Sat 29/1116:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 3/11£503

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 1/12

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£502

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 2/2

17:50-10:30

1 stop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

20:15-08:40

1 stop14h 25m

£512

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Thu 22/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:45-09:15

1 stop15h 30m

£514

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Sun 7/12

20:50-08:15

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

20:45-19:55

2 stops25h 10m

£531

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

19:20-08:20

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

09:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

£535

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

19:20-08:20

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

09:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

£535

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 7/12

07:00-10:30

2 stops25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

23:35-18:40

2 stops21h 05m

£535

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 2/12

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£539

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 5/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£539

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Mon 1/12

06:25-13:05

3 stops28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

23:00-22:20

3 stops25h 20m

£540

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Best time to book a flight to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Johannesburg

When is the best time to book a flight to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 51 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 Johannesburg?

On average, a flight from London to Johannesburg takes 15 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Johannesburg from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 10 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Johannesburg should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Johannesburg

The most flights from London to Johannesburg are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Johannesburg are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and RwandAir.

British Airways
British Airways
From £584
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £513
KLM
KLM
From £470
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £410

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Johannesburg are Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa and Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 4 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown RwandAir, Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air to South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
671 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
886 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
286 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,494 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

FAQs about flying to Johannesburg

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Johannesburg.

  • How much is a return flight to Johannesburg?

    A return flight to Johannesburg will typically cost around £116, however they can be found for as little as £31.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Johannesburg depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Johannesburg, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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