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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £238

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LGW
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Gatwick (LGW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£435

One-way from

£238

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£531
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 January 2026.

Wed 28/114:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/210:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1£435
Mon 1/614:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 30/610:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1£437
Wed 4/214:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/210:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1£441
Sun 25/114:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/210:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/1£445
Sun 25/114:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/210:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1£454
Mon 11/514:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/510:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/1£455
Tue 28/419:25
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Wed 29/418:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop13h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 12/1£456
Wed 18/214:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/210:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/1£469
Sat 14/314:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1£479
Wed 13/514:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 9/610:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£480
Tue 10/223:00
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop32h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/210:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/1£484
Mon 16/314:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/310:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1£485

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

19:25-08:25

1 stop14h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

18:35-09:20

1 stop13h 45m

£502

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

19:10-09:20

1 stop16h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 21/3

10:15-10:50

1 stop22h 35m

£533

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:10-09:20

1 stop16h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 3/2

17:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

£540

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:10-09:20

1 stop16h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/2

10:20-10:50

1 stop22h 30m

£540

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

08:20-05:40

1 stop23h 20m

London Gatwick

Sun 22/3

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

£540

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

18:00-13:10

1 stop20h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 14/6

07:00-10:30

1 stop26h 30m

£543

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:00-09:55

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

14:05-10:30

1 stop19h 25m

£549

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

17:50-09:55

1 stop17h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 23/6

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

£551

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:00-09:55

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

£551

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:00-13:10

1 stop20h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 23/6

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

£551

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Gatwick

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport, you should look to book at least 85 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £318). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £563). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 14 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport, such as Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,847 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,714 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,167 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
944 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Gatwick. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport in 14h. Fly via SWISS, Turkish Airlines, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport is about 5610 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £322 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, starting at £435 and £464 round-trip. SWISS is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £206. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Gatwick by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £318). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £563). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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SWISSCheapest£322Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£435Average£472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£464Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£487Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£562Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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