£354+ 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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JNB
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Johannesburg in 2026

Find the latest flights to Johannesburg in 2026, 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 8 January 2026.

Return from

£467

One-way from

£354

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£582
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 1/2-4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 15m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£28 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Sun 1/214:00LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 30mAir Algerie
Sat 4/422:25JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 05mAir Algerie
Deal found 7/1£467
Sun 1/215:00STN - JNB
1 stop15h 30mAir Algerie
Sat 4/422:25JNB - STN
1 stop17h 05mAir Algerie
Deal found 7/1£468
Fri 16/122:00LHR - JNB
1 stop31h 10mEgyptair
Wed 21/121:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 7/1£468
Mon 19/110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/214:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1£469
Thu 29/111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/210:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£469
Sun 1/210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/214:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1£469
Thu 22/110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/214:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1£470
Mon 26/111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
Mon 16/219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 7/1£470
Fri 23/120:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mSWISS
Tue 3/220:15JNB - LHR
2 stops19h 25mSWISS
Deal found 7/1£471
Sun 18/110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/114:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1£471
Tue 27/109:05LHR - JNB
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/210:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£471
Sun 25/111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/210:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£472

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Sun 25/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

20:15-08:40

1 stop14h 25m

£474

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 24/2

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-09:15

1 stop15h 30m

£475

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Wed 25/2

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-09:15

1 stop15h 30m

£478

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Thu 22/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

£478

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 26/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£480

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 22/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£480

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 23/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£481

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Sun 1/3

19:20-10:30

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

£481

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 20/1

18:15-09:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

£482

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 26/1

17:45-10:30

1 stop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

20:15-08:40

1 stop14h 25m

£484

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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 2 January 2026.

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 54 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.

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 Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Johannesburg are Lufthansa, Ethiopian Air 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 8 January 2026.
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.

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

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

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

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

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

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

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

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

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

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

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

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 £74, however they can be found for as little as £49.

  • 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 55 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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