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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg from £374

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — JNB
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Johannesburg are usually found in March or May, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£496

One-way from

£375

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£825
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/10-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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14/8
  • 14/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 July 2025.

Thu 30/1010:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1114:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7£496
Sun 28/920:20LGW - JNB
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1017:50JNB - LGW
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£506
Thu 11/918:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Tue 30/919:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Deal found 1/7£516
Sat 1/1111:10LGW - JNB
1 stop21h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 9/1108:40JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/6£530
Wed 12/1110:05LGW - JNB
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 20/1119:10JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7£535

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Gatwick

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

14:30-05:10

1 stop16h 40m

£496

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 28/9

20:20-07:30

3 stops34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

17:50-19:40

2 stops26h 50m

£506

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 11/9

18:40-09:20

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

19:35-17:55

1 stop23h 20m

£516

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 1/11

11:10-10:55

1 stop21h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

08:40-05:50

1 stop23h 10m

£530

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 12/11

10:05-10:50

1 stop22h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-09:10

1 stop16h 00m

£535

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 13/9

16:30-14:20

2 stops20h 50m

£374

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 9/9

18:35-09:20

1 stop13h 45m

£387

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

08:40-14:20

2 stops27h 40m

£401

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Deals found on 30/6

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 57 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 London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg (average of £703). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 3 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg, such as SWISS, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,891 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
790 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
RwandAir
7.0
Good
31 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
266 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (£496), SWISS (£515), and Turkish Airlines (£530) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 21% 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 SWISS (£383), RwandAir (£401), and Ethiopian Air (£423).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg (average of £703). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£401Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapest£434Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£434Average£522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£453Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest£463Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£500Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£540Average£751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£548Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air MauritiusCheapest£604Average£818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£616Average£842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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