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R5 136+ Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

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— LHR
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Flights to United Kingdom in 2025

Find the latest flights to United Kingdom in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 12 June 2025.

Return from

R11 246

One-way from

R5 136

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 460
Air France
  • Air France
  • 3/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R24 300 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 418 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2025

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Tue 14/1019:00JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Wed 29/108:45LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 9/6R11 211
Sun 22/69:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 25/614:45LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/6R11 246
Sun 15/620:40JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 22/622:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/6R11 335
Wed 19/1123:55JNB - LCY
1 stop20h 30mKLM
Fri 16/120:05LCY - JNB
1 stop23h 55mKLM
Deal found 10/6R11 406
Sat 15/1114:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/1210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R11 441
Mon 16/619:00JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines
Wed 3/97:45LHR - JNB
2 stops23h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 10/6R11 512

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:00-9:40

1 stop15h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/10

8:45-7:05

1 stop20h 20m

R11 211

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 25/6

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

R11 246

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

23:55-18:25

1 stop20h 30m

London City

Fri 16/1

20:05-22:00

1 stop23h 55m

R11 406

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

14:30-5:10

1 stop16h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 1/12

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

R11 441

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

19:00-21:40

2 stops27h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 31/8

9:05-8:35

2 stops22h 30m

R11 565

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/8

18:50-8:00

1 stop14h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 14/9

6:30-21:35

1 stop14h 05m

R11 583

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

14:30-6:35

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 22/11

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

R11 601

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

22:05-7:35

Nonstop11h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

18:25-7:30

Nonstop11h 05m

R11 689

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

16:50-9:00

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 26/9

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

R11 707

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/7

9:50-18:55

1 stop34h 05m

Manchester

Fri 22/8

9:15-8:20

1 stop22h 05m

R11 831

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Best time to book a flight to United Kingdom

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the United Kingdom

How long is the flight to United Kingdom?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom takes 17 hours 47 minutes. Flights to United Kingdom from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to United Kingdom?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to United Kingdom should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to United Kingdom

The most flights from Johannesburg to United Kingdom are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

Rainfall in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Kingdom ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit United Kingdom when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Kingdom, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in United Kingdom?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to United Kingdom in the last few years. This data was updated on 12 June 2025.
The most popular places in United Kingdom to fly to are England and Scotland.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to United Kingdom, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

FAQs about flying to United Kingdom

What is good to know if travelling to United Kingdom?

  • When visiting the United Kingdom, your trip would not be complete without an authentic theater performance. London’s West End is the largest of its kind in the world, and then there’s also the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, which is an open-air theater perfect for family groups.
  • Forget Stonehenge: the Ridgeway National Trail is a stone circle which is roughly 5,000 years older than Stonehenge. At the site, you’ll be able to trail along the stones as you make your way to the great sites such as the Cerne Giant, the 5 White Horses, and the alleged birthplace of King Arthur, Tintagel Castle.
  • Not all attractions in London cost a fortune to visit. Attractions such as the National Gallery, the Tate Britain & Tate Modern, the Royal Academy, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Imperial War Museum all offer free admissions.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to United Kingdom?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to United Kingdom.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom?

    London Gatwick is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to London Gatwick typically cost R443, while return flights cost around R271.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around R158, however they can be found for as little as R119.

  • Where does the fastest flight to United Kingdom depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Kingdom, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does London Heathrow have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to London Heathrow?

    Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel London Heathrow is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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