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

Airlines like Ethiopian Air and Condor fly from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 15m. The distance from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg is about 5610 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

According to our current data, Condor (£368), Kenya Airways (£414), and Ethiopian Air (£425) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg. Users have found that Condor is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg are Turkish Airlines (£297), Emirates (£318), and SWISS (£342).

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg?

The most popular airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg are Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Condor. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg?

Of the flights from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg that have stopovers, most of them stop in Addis Ababa.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg flights?

London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg flights have a stopover in Dubai the least frequently.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to JNB?

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

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How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Johannesburg?

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg (average of £554). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £834). 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 London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg flights typically cost between £504 and £662 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £449 on Ethiopian Air (21 Sept–27 Sept).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 86 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

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10.0

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air and Condor fly from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 15m. The distance from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg is about 5610 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg round-trip?
According to our current data, Condor (£368), Kenya Airways (£414), and Ethiopian Air (£425) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg. Users have found that Condor is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg are Turkish Airlines (£297), Emirates (£318), and SWISS (£342).
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg?
Of the flights from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg that have stopovers, most of them stop in Addis Ababa.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg flights?
London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg flights have a stopover in Dubai the least frequently.
Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Johannesburg?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Johannesburg.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Johannesburg 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 London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg (average of £554). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £834). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Gatwick to Johannesburg

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Condor	Cheapest£368	Average£431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£414	Average£525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£425	Average£552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£456	Average£673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
British Airways	Cheapest£461	Average£643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£470	Average£595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	Cheapest£503	Average£742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air Mauritius	Cheapest£512	Average£978	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£537	Average£636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£558	Average£725	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg flights typically cost between £504 and £662 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £449 on Ethiopian Air (21 Sept–27 Sept).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 86 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg flights typically cost between £504 and £662 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £449 on Ethiopian Air (21 Sept–27 Sept).