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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 21 February 2025.

Return from

R8 148

One-way from

R5 199

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 153
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 6/3-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 25/3
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R22 362 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Thu 6/310:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/318:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R8 167
Thu 6/320:25JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Thu 13/318:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R8 167
Thu 6/320:25JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Thu 13/319:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 15mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R8 793
Thu 6/320:25JNB - LHR
2 stops24h 15mSWISS
Thu 13/317:10LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R8 812
Tue 25/210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Mon 3/313:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R9 070
Wed 12/320:25JNB - MAN
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Wed 2/418:40MAN - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/2R9 125

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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 21 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Thu 13/3

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

R8 167

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 13/3

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

R8 167

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-8:45

1 stop14h 20m

London City

Thu 13/3

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

R8 793

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-18:40

2 stops24h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 13/3

17:10-10:25

1 stop15h 15m

R8 812

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 1/12

8:30-9:30

1 stop23h 00m

R9 236

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 29/4

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R9 826

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

20:25-8:10

1 stop13h 45m

Manchester

Sat 29/3

18:50-10:25

1 stop13h 35m

R10 397

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

22:50-17:00

1 stop19h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 23/4

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

R10 545

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:35-16:40

1 stop23h 05m

London City

Mon 31/3

13:05-9:20

1 stop19h 15m

R10 563

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

18:55-5:00

Nonstop11h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

22:15-10:15

Nonstop11h 00m

R10 674

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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 17 hours 42 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 most popular airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Kingdom are British Airways, SWISS and Virgin Atlantic.

British Airways

British Airways

From R642

SWISS

SWISS

From R405

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From R682

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R445

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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to United Kingdom, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
654 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

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?

    Birmingham is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to Birmingham typically cost R574, while return flights cost around R282.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around R976, however they can be found for as little as R87.

  • 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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