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Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport from R5 437

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Gatwick departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Gatwick (JNB-LGW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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22:35 - 6:20JNB-LGW
32h 45m1 stop
10:10 - 13:05LGW-JNB
25h 55m1 stop
R11 596Ethiopian Air
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 26
8:20 - 6:20JNB-LGW
23h 00m1 stop
10:10 - 13:05LGW-JNB
25h 55m1 stop
R11 651Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
18:05 - 12:55JNB-LGW
19h 50m1 stop
13:45 - 10:15LGW-JNB
19h 30m1 stop
R12 114Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Wed, Aug 14
18:05 - 9:50JNB-LGW
16h 45m1 stop
17:15 - 10:30LGW-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
R12 391Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Jul 27 - Tue, Sep 3
13:35 - 13:25JNB-LGW
24h 50m1 stop
14:55 - 17:00LGW-JNB
25h 05m1 stop
R12 724Qatar Airways
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Sep 24
13:35 - 13:25JNB-LGW
24h 50m1 stop
14:55 - 17:00LGW-JNB
25h 05m1 stop
R12 779Qatar Airways
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Mon, Jul 22 - Sun, Sep 15
19:00 - 10:30JNB-LGW
16h 30m1 stop
17:45 - 8:30LGW-JNB
13h 45m1 stop
R13 464Lufthansa
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, May 27
22:20 - 19:45JNB-LGW
22h 25m1 stop
21:45 - 20:50LGW-JNB
22h 05m1 stop
R14 148Emirates
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Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 25
22:20 - 19:45JNB-LGW
22h 25m1 stop
21:45 - 20:50LGW-JNB
22h 05m1 stop
R14 166Emirates
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Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 25
19:00 - 17:00JNB-LGW
23h 00m1 stop
17:45 - 15:25LGW-JNB
20h 40m2 stops
R16 441Lufthansa
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Sun, May 26 - Thu, May 30

Flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport is February, where tickets cost R12 280 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets is R15 553 and R14 610 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 56 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to London Gatwick Airport from Johannesburg were found on SAUDIA (R5 437) and Qatar Airways (R5 770), and the lowest return tickets were found on Ethiopian Air (R11 596) and SWISS (R11 799).

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October

High season

June

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R5 437
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Gatwick based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport flights

  • Which hotels are inside London Gatwick Airport?

    If the idea of sleeping on the floor or a chair gives you nightmares, there are several accommodation choices you can use when you arrive at London Gatwick Airport. The Bloc Gatwick is a budget hotel inside the South Terminal on the third floor of the departures level. You can also stay at Yo Telair on the South Terminal near International Arrivals. This is also a budget hotel with day rooms and hourly accommodation. Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick is a hotel on the North Terminal that is connected by a covered walkway. Another option on the North Terminal is Sofitel London Gatwick, a 4-star hotel that links directly with the North Terminal through a covered link bridge. You can get day rooms from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Does London Gatwick Airport offer Disabled Access?

    London Gatwick Airport offers numerous facilities to assist disabled passengers. This includes changing places on the Arrivals areas of the terminals. The facilities are open to all arriving and offer an adjustable bed that can lower to the ground level, flexible wash basins, and a large washroom with shower facilities. Besides, most areas throughout the airport are wheelchair accessible. If you need to relax, there’s a sensory room designed for passengers with disabilities like cognitive impairment, autism, and dementia.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport was R294 for a one-way ticket and R627 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and London Gatwick Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to London, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to London are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R14 455 and an overall rating of 8,1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R13 657 and an overall rating of 7,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Gatwick Airport from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Gatwick Airport with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Gatwick Airport from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to London

  • When you arrive at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), you can visit the chapel on Terminal B, Level 2 for your prayers. If you’re Muslim, the Muslim Prayer Room is located on Terminal A, Arrivals.
  • At the London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can explore art in the airport. View the work of different local artists on the South Terminal, including a mosaic celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee.
  • For parents with babies, the London Gatwick Airport offers baby care facilities, which include designated rooms for feeding babies in the check-in area in arrivals. You can also find diaper change tables in restrooms throughout the airport. A children’s play area is on the North Terminal, Airside in departures area.

Top 5 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Gatwick

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 4001 reviews
8,1Comfort
8,2Boarding
8,3Crew
7,9Food
8,3Entertainment
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Same problem with very poor food. Gluten free options can taste great, there is not reason to be give suboptimal meals in this situation.

6,0 GoodSharon, Apr 2024LUN - DXB
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Same problem with very poor food. Gluten free options can taste great, there is not reason to be give suboptimal meals in this situation.

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

Check-in process at Bengaluru airport was atrociously slow. Emirates should allow baggage drop option after online check-in and verification of documents. The rest of the flight was quite good and we didn't have any complaints.

Had the salad which tasted awfully spat it out but still got food poisoning 1 after running to toilet crew would not let me sit near toilets I was stuck in window seat

I liked theAVML food. Taste was alright and quantity was enough. Sometimes during the flight I felt that the smell from toilet was coming to the cabin

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

We had a connecting flight which is got delayed they didn’t transfer me to another flight and up I have to by 3 new tickets and I have to pay extra luggage fees cost me rs 100000

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

Boarding procedures are very tiring. We have to clear security twice for our connecting flights from Doha. Also every time we board flights we have to show boarding passes 5-6 times.

From home to the airport, you must mention the terminal ready.

Was required to print a boarding pass, which I'd prefer to avoid. Seat (economy x) was comfortable, service was excellent.

Asian Veng meal have Non Veg items which is not ok. Pure veg meals option are too less and they have inclusion of Vedgan and Lactos etc... which is taste less

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

The business class experience was awesome - I will be using QATAR airways again and it'll be business class again - appreciate the privileges afforded to the business class clients - thank you.

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff were fantastic friendly nice they came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The wifi service was really poor I try to use it the service was extremely poor if that could be improved that will go a long way

The food really sucks And they really need to work on entertainment The movie selection is herendous .

Another 35 min delay landing No apology no communication or acknowledgment about this

Try to humanize onboarding and take AI out. It's embarrassing and useless

Overall good experience. Polite crew. Good foodandentertainment. Seats are small and bit congested though.

I ended up buying (for $340) "extra space" seats because I my flying partner was given a STY boarding pass, leading me to conclude that she was on standby and that we had to buy seats on the flight. I later learned that the flight was not sold out and that we could have gotten on as usual. To be honest, I felt swindled.

I'm Canadian. I have the unfortunate experience of pretty not having the choice to fly with them. THEY ARE TERRIBLE.

Very poor, flight cancelled, no help from Lufthansa customer service.

The process overall was pretty seamless, and the crew were very friendly (especially Michael). Considering we booked expecting Lufthansa and the flight was operated by United, it was still a very good service and journey overall. The in-flight entertainment was great, with lots of quality options. One slight negative was that I had selected a vegetarian meal prior to flying, but received a vegan one. I think there should be more dietary options as it meant I missed out on some food that I would have preferred (and it seemed like the standard meals and snacks had a vegetarian option anyway). There was also a group of people who were moving around a lot and being generally disruptive at the quietest part of the flight, when the lights were off and most people were sleeping. I would have appreciated staff stepping in to encourage them to be mindful of others). Towards the end of the flight (which was very early in the morning in both time zones), the lights suddenly came on and breakfast was served. In my opinion, this was too early, and everyone was rudely awoken from sleep. After breakfast was cleared away, the lights went off again for about 45 minutes, allowing people to sleep some more. Then the lights came on again for landing. It seems like if they had served breakfast later, the lights on-lights off-lights on shenanigans could have been avoided, and people could have slept longer (and staff could have rested longer too).

You only get a chocolate square and small bottle of water.!

Good crew and good flight but could have run on time They were waiting to collect people from connections

Efficient boarding process. Staff are nice. Food should be better.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/5Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
16h 30mJNB-LGW
R5 437
18/5Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
16h 30mJNB-LGW
R5 548
17/5Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 05mJNB-LGW
R5 770
19/5Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 45mJNB-LGW
R6 011
30/6Sun
1 stopEmirates
18h 55mJNB-LGW
R7 638
10/5Fri
1 stopEmirates
22h 25mJNB-LGW
R7 767
10/6Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 50mJNB-LGW
R8 008
27/5Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 50mJNB-LGW
R8 174
13/5Mon
1 stopLufthansa
23h 00mJNB-LGW
R15 627
15/6Sat
2 stopsLufthansa
31h 20mJNB-LGW
R24 597

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/5Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
32h 45mJNB-LGW
14/5Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 45mLGW-JNB
R10 634
6/5Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
22h 25mJNB-LGW
8/10Tue
multi-stopRwandAir
21h 55mLGW-JNB
R12 872
10/5Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
32h 45mJNB-LGW
2/6Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 55mLGW-JNB
R12 890
7/5Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
32h 45mJNB-LGW
9/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
32h 50mLGW-JNB
R13 538
6/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
18h 25mJNB-LGW
8/10Tue
multi-stopEmirates
18h 45mLGW-JNB
R13 944
7/5Tue
multi-stopEmirates
22h 25mJNB-LGW
18/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
17h 30mLGW-JNB
R13 963
10/5Fri
multi-stop
16h 20mJNB-LGW
24/5Fri
multi-stop
13h 25mLGW-JNB
R15 609
7/5Tue
multi-stop
32h 45mJNB-LGW
18/5Sat
multi-stop
21h 20mLGW-JNB
R16 349
9/5Thu
multi-stopSWISS
23h 00mJNB-LGW
23/5Thu
multi-stopSWISS
13h 25mLGW-JNB
R56 074
9/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 25mJNB-LGW
23/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
13h 45mLGW-JNB
R56 573

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Johannesburg - London Gatwick Airport Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)United Kingdom

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London Gatwick Airport - Johannesburg

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