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Among airlines operating Brighton to Johannesburg flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Brighton and Johannesburg. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Brighton to Johannesburg:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £430 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with £732 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £48–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Brighton to Johannesburg most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 10% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Brighton to Johannesburg route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £638 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £723, a difference of £85. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brighton to Johannesburg route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Brighton to Johannesburg flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg are Sandton Convention Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brighton to Johannesburg:

• Earliest: departs at 18:30 and lands at 05:34
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 09:29.

The flight takes about 11h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% below the route average of £671. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Brighton to Johannesburg takes 11h 04m, covering 5,589 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Brighton to Johannesburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £380, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 12m, compared to 15h 04m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 15h 59m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Brighton (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around £3:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Return flights from Brighton to Johannesburg range from £541 to £861, with an average of £671 over the past 12 months. Anything below £541 counts as a good deal.