Cheap flights to Johannesburg

Q: How much is it to fly to Johannesburg?

£ 500. If you see a flight for even less than this, get booking – you've found a bargain.

Q: When is the best time to book cheap flights?

8 weeks. If you want cheap flights to Johannesburg, this is the best time to book.

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

Ethiopian Airlines, Egyptair. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights to Johannesburg.

Q: What airlines fly direct to Johannesburg?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways. Fly from the UK direct to Johannesburg with these airlines.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, Kenya Airways, KLM, Lufthansa. Flying indirectly to Johannesburg can save you money.

Q: When is high season?

December. This is the most expensive time to fly to Johannesburg. If you want to go during this popular month, try to book in advance or grab a last-minute deal.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly?

June. Flights to Johannesburg are generally cheaper at this time of year. Or, you can try to get a last-minute deal.

Q: How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

11 hrs. This is the average flight time from the UK to Johannesburg.

Q: Which airports in the UK fly to Johannesburg?

London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh. You can fly from any of these UK airports.

Q: How long should I stay in Johannesburg?

14 days. Most people spend this amount of time in Johannesburg.

Fly from as little as £456

88 nights in Johannesburg, departing London Gatwick on 20 / Feb / 2025 with Ethiopian Airlines (price found 30 hours ago)

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London to Johannesburg

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Manchester to Johannesburg

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Edinburgh to Johannesburg

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Birmingham to Johannesburg

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Glasgow to Johannesburg

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You’ve searched for flights to Johannesburg. Currently, the cheapest priced departure date is 20 / Feb / 2025. We recommend you start your flight search well in advance of booking and monitor the cost of flights, unless you’re looking to bag a last minute deal. The more flexible you can be in your dates of travel, the more cheaper options will become available to you. For example, flying during the week is often cheaper than weekends.

Johannesburg flight facts

what you need to know

How much is it to fly to Johannesburg?

£ 500

If you see a flight for even less than this, get booking – you've found a bargain.

When is the best time to book cheap flights?

8 weeks

If you want cheap flights to Johannesburg, this is the best time to book.

What are the cheapest airlines?

Ethiopian Airlines
Egyptair

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights to Johannesburg.

What airlines fly direct to Johannesburg?

Virgin Atlantic
British Airways

Fly from the UK direct to Johannesburg with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Qatar Airways
Emirates
Kenya Airways
KLM
Lufthansa

Flying indirectly to Johannesburg can save you money.

When is high season?

December

This is the most expensive time to fly to Johannesburg. If you want to go during this popular month, try to book in advance or grab a last-minute deal.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

June

Flights to Johannesburg are generally cheaper at this time of year. Or, you can try to get a last-minute deal.

How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

11 hrs

This is the average flight time from the UK to Johannesburg.

Which airports in the UK fly to Johannesburg?

London Heathrow
Manchester
Birmingham
Glasgow
Edinburgh

You can fly from any of these UK airports.

How long should I stay in Johannesburg?

14 days

Most people spend this amount of time in Johannesburg.

How to land a low priced flight to Johannesburg

booking advice, visa information and airports and airlines tips

We've collated all the flights to Johannesburg, to help you find the best flight deal for your trip to South Africa. The most popular airlines are Qatar Airways, Emirates & Kenya Airways but they're not always the cheapest. Take a look at your results and see what your options are.

If you don’t have set dates for when you want to fly to Johannesburg, try searching by month – that way, you can compare airfares throughout the year. You'll probably see that prices will be higher during December, when Johannesburg is very popular, while June regularly has the cheapest prices.

Johannesburg receives 6,179 direct and indirect flights every week, but the cheapest airline is normally Egyptair. We've scanned 129,665 worldwide today, to uncover the best deals. So, if the flights to Johannesburg don't work for you, you could always try searching for flights to other airports in South Africa.

For even more options, check what other airports you could fly to Johannesburg from. You might be able to make a saving by going from a different airport or city. The most popular airports with direct flights to Johannesburg are London Heathrow (LHR).