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R5 943+ Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

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— LHR
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Return from

R9 041

One-way from

R5 943

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 788
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 24/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Fri 20/1220:25JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 00mSWISS
Sun 26/16:00LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R9 367
Thu 19/1220:25JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Sat 15/218:45LGW - JNB
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R10 056
Sun 22/1220:25JNB - BHX
1 stop13h 35mSWISS
Tue 11/28:45BHX - JNB
1 stop23h 40mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R10 110
Wed 18/1219:35JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/126:00LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R10 291
Wed 25/1219:35JNB - MAN
2 stops23h 20mLufthansa
Wed 1/113:20MAN - JNB
1 stop18h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12R10 599
Wed 25/1220:25JNB - MAN
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Wed 1/18:55MAN - JNB
1 stop18h 05mSWISS
Deal found 17/12R10 998

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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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/1

20:25-8:05

1 stop13h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 3/2

20:05-21:35

1 stop23h 30m

R9 041

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

20:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 27/1

18:45-21:35

1 stop24h 50m

R9 059

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/1

10:10-7:45

2 stops23h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 26/1

19:15-7:05

1 stop33h 50m

R9 096

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

19:35-13:00

2 stops19h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/1

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

R9 186

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

20:25-8:10

1 stop13h 45m

Manchester

Fri 14/2

8:55-21:35

1 stop34h 40m

R9 204

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

19:35-9:25

1 stop15h 50m

London City

Mon 3/3

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

R9 331

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

20:25-8:35

1 stop14h 10m

London City

Mon 27/1

19:10-21:35

1 stop24h 25m

R9 440

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

19:35-8:20

1 stop14h 45m

Birmingham

Tue 25/3

10:45-9:30

2 stops20h 45m

R9 621

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

19:35-8:15

1 stop13h 40m

Birmingham

Tue 22/4

18:55-9:20

1 stop13h 25m

R9 657

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/1

19:35-9:25

1 stop15h 50m

London City

Thu 13/2

17:15-9:30

1 stop14h 15m

R9 748

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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 16 hours 43 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 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, Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air.

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 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to United Kingdom, see what other customers have to say about RwandAir, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,6
Good
788 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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?

    Belfast Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to Belfast Intl typically cost R367, while return flights cost around R763.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around R832, however they can be found for as little as R98.

  • 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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