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R5 495+ Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Nov 25 — Dec 21
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Locate flights to United Kingdom that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

23:55-13:25

1 stop15h 30m

Manchester

Sun 16/2

11:05-9:30

2 stops20h 25m

R9 477

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

19:35-8:45

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/1

20:05-21:35

1 stop23h 30m

R9 892

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

20:25-13:25

1 stop19h 00m

Manchester

Tue 25/2

18:50-10:25

1 stop13h 35m

R9 928

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

20:25-16:20

1 stop21h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 15/3

20:05-10:25

1 stop36h 20m

R9 946

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/12

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 15/1

13:50-7:05

1 stop15h 15m

R10 234

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

19:45-15:55

1 stop22h 10m

Manchester

Tue 25/2

11:15-9:15

1 stop20h 00m

R10 324

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/1

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

London Gatwick

Sat 8/2

18:45-21:35

1 stop24h 50m

R10 450

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/12

23:55-17:00

1 stop19h 05m

London Heathrow

Sun 19/1

20:25-22:00

1 stop23h 35m

R10 468

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

19:35-9:25

1 stop15h 50m

London City

Fri 28/2

18:15-9:30

1 stop13h 15m

R10 829

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

10:10-23:20

1 stop15h 10m

Manchester

Fri 28/3

17:45-9:30

1 stop13h 45m

R10 829

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Flights to United Kingdom in 2024

Find the latest flights to United Kingdom in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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R5 495

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Average price

R12 522
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 20/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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Mon 25/1119:35JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1218:50MAN - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R9 712
Thu 5/1210:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/126:00LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R9 964
Tue 19/1110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Tue 26/1113:50LHR - JNB
2 stops17h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 18/11R10 036
Mon 23/1220:25JNB - LHR
2 stops22h 15mSWISS
Fri 31/117:10LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 25mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R10 144
Wed 25/1223:55JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Sun 19/117:50LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 10mKLM
Deal found 20/11R10 432
Mon 25/1119:35JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Mon 2/1212:45MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 18/11R10 703

Best time to book a flight to United Kingdom

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Travel insights for flights to United Kingdom

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to United Kingdom including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to United Kingdom?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom takes 20 hours 39 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 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to United Kingdom should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, 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 (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom are SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa.

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).

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 20 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to United Kingdom, see what other customers have to say about SWISS, Kenya Airways and Lufthansa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,6
Good
805 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,6
Good
1 635 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 R400, while return flights cost around R759.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around R1 003, however they can be found for as little as R105.

  • 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 20 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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