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Thu, Apr 9
London LTNJohannesburg JNB
£321
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Mon, Apr 27
London LGWJohannesburg HLA
£325
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Mon, Apr 13
London LGWJohannesburg JNB
£377
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Sat, May 2
London LGWJohannesburg JNB
£392
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Thu, Apr 23
London LGWJohannesburg JNB
£393
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Sat, Apr 11
London LGWJohannesburg JNB
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Fri, Apr 10 – Tue, Apr 28
London STNJohannesburg JNB
£395
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Fri, Apr 24 – Tue, May 5
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Fri, May 1 – Tue, May 12
London STNJohannesburg JNB
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Tue, Apr 14 – Tue, Apr 28
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Tue, Apr 21 – Tue, May 5
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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£321

Cheapest round-trip

£395

Average round-trip

£538

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Iberia Airlines

Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 24 km east of the city center. As Africa's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations including the Gautrain rapid rail service, metered taxis, ride-hailing apps, shuttle buses, and private transfers. The Gautrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Sandton and central Johannesburg, while road-based options offer flexibility for travelers with heavy luggage or destinations not on the rail network. Journey times by road vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15 min

R 185 (single fare to Sandton)

every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)

fastest to Sandton

25-30 min

R 185 (single fare; change at Marlboro)

every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)

Johannesburg CBD access

30-60 min

R 450-R 700 (metered; varies by destination and traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R 300-R 550 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door option

45-90 min

R 200-R 400 (shared service; varies by provider)

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with time

30-60 min

R 600-R 1,200 (pre-booked; fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers, groups

30-60 min

R 400-R 1,500 (daily rate; excludes fuel)

24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
  • Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from London to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February26°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April22°C12°C
May21°C10°C
June18°C6°C
July18°C6°C
August21°C9°C
September26°C12°C
October27°C14°C
November26°C15°C
December27°C16°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
295
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Feb
87%
19°C14°C
21 Feb
87%
26°C18°C
Sunday
15 Feb
89%
21°C13°C
22 Feb
85%
25°C16°C
Monday
16 Feb
26°C11°C
23 Feb
79%
28°C16°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
81%
27°C14°C
24 Feb
85%
21°C15°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
28°C17°C
25 Feb
72%
27°C16°C
Thursday
19 Feb
85%
26°C19°C
26 Feb
78%
26°C18°C
Friday
20 Feb
88%
26°C18°C
27 Feb
88%
25°C17°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Johannesburg. Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The most popular airlines for this route are Iberia Airlines, Ryanair, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and easyJet. London and Johannesburg have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein, Maun.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Humberside, Norwich.
Which airlines fly between London and Johannesburg?
Currently, you can fly between London and Johannesburg with Iberia Airlines, Ryanair, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Johannesburg?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between London and Johannesburg?
Traveling between London and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near London?
There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Humberside, Norwich
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Johannesburg depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Johannesburg arrive?
What time do flights between London and Johannesburg depart?
What time do flights between London and Johannesburg arrive?

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