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?

Egyptair. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights to Johannesburg.

Q: What airlines fly direct to Johannesburg?

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

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France. 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 £449

15 nights in Johannesburg, departing Manchester on 15 / Nov / 2025 with Egyptair (price found 25 hours ago)

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Popular routes to Johannesburg from the UK

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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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Belfast to Johannesburg

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Glasgow to Johannesburg

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Book a cheap flight to Johannesburg for £449pp.

Johannesburg is your gateway to South Africa. Think dynamic urban life, exciting wildlife safaris, and world-class wine country nearby. Great news: the UK is well-connected, with a mix of direct and indirect routes via major carriers and hubs.

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?

Egyptair

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights to Johannesburg.

What airlines fly direct to Johannesburg?

British Airways
Virgin Atlantic

Fly from the UK direct to Johannesburg with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Qatar Airways
Emirates
Lufthansa
KLM
Air France

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.