What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg is currently May ; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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, TAAG 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 £816, however they can be found for as little as £45.

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 50 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).

£374+ Flights to Johannesburg, South Africa

Flights to Johannesburg in 2025

Return from	£496
One-way from	£374
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£809

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2 total stops
33h 35m total
London to Johannesburg

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38h 10m total
London to Johannesburg

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Thu 2/1010:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 11/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/7£496

Wed 17/917:00LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1019:35JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7£496

Tue 28/1014:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 10mEgyptair

Sun 30/1121:45JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 5/7£496

Tue 23/915:30LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1019:00JNB - LHR

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7£497

Sat 4/1006:55LHR - JNB

2 stops24h 40mLufthansa

Mon 13/1019:00JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 3/7£498

Sat 23/809:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Wed 10/909:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 2/7£501

Sun 14/918:40LGW - JNB

1 stop13h 40mSWISS

Wed 24/919:35JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 20mSWISS

Deal found 5/7£505

Sun 7/911:05LHR - JNB

2 stops20h 30mBrussels Airlines

Wed 17/919:00JNB - LHR

2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 4/7£505

Wed 1/1006:00STN - JNB

3 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1019:00JNB - STN

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7£505

Mon 25/818:05LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Tue 9/919:35JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 3/7£513

Mon 15/917:00LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 35mLufthansa

Tue 23/919:00JNB - LCY

1 stop22h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 5/7£518

Fri 3/1019:30LHR - JNB

2 stops36h 05mAustrian Airlines

Tue 14/1019:00JNB - LHR

2 stops20h 20mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 3/7£524

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Thu 2/1010:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 11/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/7£496

Wed 17/917:00LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1019:35JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7£496

Tue 28/1014:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 10mEgyptair

Sun 30/1121:45JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 5/7£496

Sat 4/1006:55LHR - JNB

2 stops24h 40mLufthansa

Mon 13/1019:00JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 3/7£498

Sat 23/809:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Wed 10/909:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 2/7£501

Sun 14/918:40LGW - JNB

1 stop13h 40mSWISS

Wed 24/919:35JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 20mSWISS

Deal found 5/7£505

Sun 7/911:05LHR - JNB

2 stops20h 30mBrussels Airlines

Wed 17/919:00JNB - LHR

2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 4/7£505

Fri 3/1019:30LHR - JNB

2 stops36h 05mAustrian Airlines

Tue 14/1019:00JNB - LHR

2 stops20h 20mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 3/7£524

Mon 8/911:25LGW - JNB

1 stop27h 25mKenya Airways

Sun 21/917:00JNB - LGW

1 stop14h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/7£528

Wed 5/1110:05LGW - JNB

1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 12/1119:05JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/7£535

Tue 9/907:45LCY - JNB

1 stop12h 50mKLM

Thu 18/923:15JNB - LCY

1 stop21h 25mKLM

Deal found 4/7£565

Thu 11/914:55STN - JNB

1 stop24h 20mEmirates

Thu 25/910:05JNB - STN

1 stop27h 50mEmirates

Deal found 4/7£598

Direct flights to Johannesburg
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Fri 5/1218:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Fri 26/1222:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/7£636

Wed 24/922:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 5/1020:30JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/7£676

Last-minute flights to Johannesburg
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Fri 4/721:20LHR - JNB

1 stop17h 00mRwandAir

Fri 25/716:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 3/7£565

Thu 10/721:20LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 00mRwandAir

Thu 17/716:50JNB - LHR

1 stop17h 55mRwandAir

Deal found 5/7£615

Thu 10/714:45LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways

Sun 3/809:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 3/7£661

Thu 10/715:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 10mEgyptair

Mon 14/721:45JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 5/7£704

Thu 10/706:30LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 50mKLM

Wed 23/723:15JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 20mKLM

Deal found 3/7£722

Thu 10/712:15STN - JNB

3 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 21/713:55JNB - STN

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7£723

Thu 10/706:30LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 19/718:50JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7£733

Thu 10/709:20LCY - JNB

2 stops22h 30mKLM

Thu 17/723:15JNB - LCY

1 stop21h 25mKLM

Deal found 3/7£764

Thu 10/719:05LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways

Wed 23/713:55JNB - LHR

1 stop17h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/7£764

Thu 10/711:00LGW - JNB

1 stop22h 55mKenya Airways

Tue 22/701:25JNB - LGW

1 stop30h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/7£770

Tue 15/719:30LHR - JNB

2 stops43h 05mLufthansa

Tue 2/1210:10JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 3/7£568

Tue 15/706:45LGW - JNB

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 22/720:25JNB - LGW

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7£746

One-way flights to Johannesburg
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Fri 17/1018:35STN - JNB

3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7£374

Wed 26/1111:10LHR - JNB

1 stop17h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 4/7£376

Wed 17/915:40LGW - JNB

2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7£377

Wed 17/907:55LTN - JNB

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7£377

Thu 13/1106:50SEN - JNB

3 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7£378

Tue 9/918:35LGW - JNB

1 stop13h 45mSWISS

Deal found 4/7£380

Mon 1/907:45LHR - JNB

2 stops23h 50mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 5/7£382

Mon 25/806:00LHR - JNB

1 stop26h 20mSWISS

Deal found 5/7£385

Fri 29/821:40LHR - JNB

3 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7£388

Wed 20/820:55LHR - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/7£392

Tue 25/1118:15LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 5/7£397

Thu 2/1015:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 5/7£399

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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

£496

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Wed 17/9

17:00-08:35

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

19:35-08:50

1 stop14h 15m

£496

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

14:00-07:10

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

21:45-12:35

1 stop16h 50m

£496

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 23/9

15:30-08:35

1 stop16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

19:00-17:05

2 stops23h 05m

£497

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 4/10

06:55-08:35

2 stops24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

19:00-07:40

1 stop13h 40m

£498

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 23/8

09:30-08:20

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

£501

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 14/9

18:40-09:20

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

19:35-17:55

1 stop23h 20m

£505

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 7/9

11:05-08:35

2 stops20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

19:00-17:05

2 stops23h 05m

£505

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 1/10

06:00-08:35

3 stops25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

19:00-21:25

2 stops27h 25m

£505

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 25/8

18:05-09:20

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

19:35-08:50

1 stop14h 15m

£513

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 77 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 13 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?

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 (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Johannesburg are TAAG, Ethiopian Air and Egyptair.

Rainfall in Johannesburg 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM, andAustrian Airlines to South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,284 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,284 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,284 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

KLM

7.8

Good

1,363 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,284 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Austrian Airlines

7.6

Good

807 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,284 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,649 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,284 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,220 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,284 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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, TAAG 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 £816, however they can be found for as little as £45.
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 50 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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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 27 June 2025.

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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.

Weekly flight availability to Johannesburg

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

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Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

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

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM, andAustrian Airlines to South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Johannesburg

Can I find cheaper flights to Johannesburg if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Johannesburg?

How much is a return flight to Johannesburg?

Where does the fastest flight to Johannesburg depart from?

Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

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