What is the cheapest month to fly to United Kingdom?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to United Kingdom is January . The most expensive month for flights is August . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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 R602, while return flights cost around R297.

How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around R151, however they can be found for as little as R113.

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, Terminal 2 & Terminal 3 is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

R11 868+ Flights to the United Kingdom

Flights to United Kingdom in 2025

Return from	R11 292
One-way from	R5 452
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 668

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2 total stops
51h 05m total
Johannesburg to London

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16/6
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24h 30m total
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Sun 25/519:35JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mSWISS

Sun 1/66:00LHR - JNB

1 stop26h 20mSWISS

Deal found 10/4R11 292

Sun 13/419:00JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 40mLufthansa

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1 stop15h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 9/4R11 311

Sat 10/514:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Mon 26/510:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/4R11 408

Thu 8/519:35JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/515:30LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R11 583

Tue 10/623:15JNB - LHR

1 stop18h 00mKLM

Wed 18/619:15LHR - JNB

1 stop25h 05mKLM

Deal found 10/4R11 661

Tue 15/723:15JNB - MAN

1 stop14h 55mKLM

Tue 26/820:40MAN - JNB

1 stop23h 40mKLM

Deal found 10/4R11 738

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Sun 25/519:35JNB - LHR

1 stop24h 45mSWISS

Sun 1/66:00LHR - JNB

1 stop26h 20mSWISS

Deal found 10/4R11 292

Sat 10/514:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Mon 26/510:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/4R11 408

Mon 26/519:35JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/617:30LHR - JNB

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4R11 544

Wed 21/523:15JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 20mKLM

Wed 4/66:30LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 50mKLM

Deal found 9/4R11 564

Thu 15/516:50JNB - LHR

1 stop17h 55mRwandAir

Fri 23/521:20LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 9/4R11 855

Sun 27/79:50JNB - MAN

1 stop34h 05mEtihad Airways

Sat 9/89:15MAN - JNB

1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/4R12 398

Sun 15/618:50JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 10mAir France

Mon 30/617:35LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 55mAir France

Deal found 10/4R12 417

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Wed 1/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

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Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/4R13 426

Mon 28/721:15JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways

Wed 20/819:05LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/4R13 931

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Sat 12/419:00JNB - MAN

1 stop14h 25mLufthansa

Sat 19/418:10MAN - JNB

1 stop13h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 10/4R14 532

Sat 12/419:00JNB - MAN

2 stops27h 50mBrussels Airlines

Sat 19/46:05MAN - JNB

2 stops25h 30mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 10/4R14 668

Sun 13/419:00JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 40mLufthansa

Thu 8/516:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 9/4R11 311

Sun 13/419:00JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/519:20LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4R11 855

Sun 13/419:00JNB - LHR

2 stops27h 35mBrussels Airlines

Thu 8/511:05LHR - JNB

2 stops20h 30mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 9/4R12 611

Mon 14/419:00JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 10mLufthansa

Thu 8/58:45LCY - JNB

1 stop22h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 9/4R12 437

Wed 30/418:50JNB - MAN

1 stop28h 30mAir France

Fri 6/612:30MAN - JNB

1 stop19h 00mAir France

Deal found 10/4R18 005

Thu 1/513:25JNB - EDI

1 stop31h 50mEmirates

Thu 29/521:50EDI - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEmirates

Deal found 9/4R17 811

Fri 2/519:10JNB - MAN

1 stop37h 35mEmirates

Fri 6/621:15MAN - JNB

1 stop36h 00mEmirates

Deal found 10/4R17 637

Wed 7/516:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 10mRwandAir

Thu 15/521:20LHR - JNB

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Deal found 10/4R11 991

Thu 8/519:35JNB - LHR

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1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R11 583

Thu 8/519:35JNB - LCY

1 stop24h 20mSWISS

Thu 15/519:20LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 00mSWISS

Deal found 10/4R12 340

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Mon 16/613:55JNB - LGW

1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/4R5 452

Tue 27/520:25JNB - MAN

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Mon 7/71:15JNB - EDI

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Sun 25/5

19:35-19:20

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6:00-9:20

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Sat 10/5

14:30-6:20

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Mon 26/5

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R11 408

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JNBLHR

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19:35-7:55

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23:15-16:15

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1 stop25h 05m

R11 661

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

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23:15-13:10

1 stop14h 55m

Manchester

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R11 738

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JNBLHR

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Wed 7/5

16:50-7:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

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21:20-14:20

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R11 991

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

23:15-18:30

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Tue 17/6

20:10-21:20

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R12 165

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R12 185

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How long is the flight to United Kingdom?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to United Kingdom takes 19 hours 28 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?

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 Lufthansa.

British Airways

From R639

SWISS

From R403

Lufthansa

From R446

Virgin Atlantic

From R641

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

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

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?

The most popular places in United Kingdom to fly to are England and Scotland.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

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.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 321 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

774 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 575 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 546 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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?
Birmingham is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to Birmingham typically cost R602, while return flights cost around R297.
How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?
A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around R151, however they can be found for as little as R113.
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, Terminal 2 & Terminal 3 is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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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.

Weekly flight availability to United Kingdom

What are the most popular airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

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Rainfall in United Kingdom by month

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Temperature in United Kingdom by month

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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 10 April 2025.

The most popular places in United Kingdom to fly to are England and Scotland.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

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.

FAQs about flying to United Kingdom

What is good to know if travelling to United Kingdom?

Can I find cheaper flights to United Kingdom if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to United Kingdom?

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

How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

Where does the fastest flight to United Kingdom depart from?

Does London Heathrow have car hire?

Are there hotels close to London Heathrow?

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