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£55+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg

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JNB — LHR
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

What to know about flights from Johannesburg

Discover essential information about flights departing from Johannesburg, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Johannesburg airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

£19

Cheapest round-trip flight

£43

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Harare (HRE)
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg is currently to Durban King Shaka Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg is currently to Durban King Shaka Intl.
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On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg (avg. price of £128).
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Harare (HRE) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg (average return price of £111).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Sat 1/1106:45HLA - PLZ
Nonstop1h 50mFly540
Sun 2/1119:20PLZ - HLA
Nonstop1h 45mFly540
Deal found 15/9£238
Sun 9/1116:55HLA - PLZ
Nonstop1h 50mFly540
Fri 14/1119:20PLZ - HLA
Nonstop1h 45mFly540
Deal found 12/9£249
Mon 29/919:50HLA - PLZ
1 stop19h 40mFlySafair
Thu 2/1016:05PLZ - HLA
1 stop4h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 14/9£282
Mon 3/1120:15JNB - LHR
2 stops22h 25mSWISS
Wed 12/1114:25LHR - JNB
2 stops18h 05mSWISS
Deal found 15/9£470
Sun 1/223:59JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 51mKLM
Fri 6/206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Deal found 14/9£471
Thu 6/1107:15JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1117:15LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£472
Mon 15/1220:15JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Sat 17/117:10LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 20mSWISS
Deal found 13/9£473
Thu 20/1120:15JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Thu 27/1119:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Deal found 13/9£474
Wed 12/1103:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Sun 23/1120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 13/9£474
Fri 10/1009:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/1120:55LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/9£476
Tue 4/1120:15JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Thu 13/1117:45LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
Deal found 15/9£476
Tue 28/1019:45JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9£476

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Find flights departing from Johannesburg that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 15 September 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

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Heathrow

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

HLA - PLZ

HLAPLZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 1/11

06:45-08:35

Nonstop1h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 2/11

19:20-21:05

Nonstop1h 45m

£238

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

HLA - PLZ

HLAPLZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 9/11

16:55-18:45

Nonstop1h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 14/11

19:20-21:05

Nonstop1h 45m

£249

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

HLA - PLZ

HLAPLZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 29/9

19:50-15:30

1 stop19h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 2/10

16:05-20:55

1 stop4h 50m

£282

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Thu 27/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

£474

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

20:15-12:50

1 stop18h 35m

London City

Thu 13/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

£478

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

20:15-08:35

1 stop14h 20m

London City

Thu 13/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

£478

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

London City

Fri 14/11

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£483

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

London City

Fri 14/11

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£483

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

09:50-17:55

1 stop34h 05m

Manchester

Sun 23/11

13:40-08:20

1 stop16h 40m

£484

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

14:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 14/10

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£484

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg (average of £287). Flying from Johannesburg in July will prove the most costly (average of £484). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg?

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

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Johannesburg would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Johannesburg: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, SWISS, RwandAir. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

Airlink
Airlink
From £57
FlySafair
FlySafair
From £57
British Airways
British Airways
From £574
South African
South African
From £75

Airline reviews for flights from Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Johannesburg. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown RwandAir, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic from Johannesburg. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,730 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
664 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg?

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

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Johannesburg?

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