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£223 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£432
Typical prices: £468-£589
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/5Thu 28/5
JNB - LGW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£223
Typical prices: £288-£383
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/4
JNB - LGW • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from £432 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg and Gatwick. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £446 (return)
Shortest trip • 15h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Gatwick (JNB-LGW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg 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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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to Gatwick

Mon, 11 May - Thu, 28 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:20
JNB
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LGW
16h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 03:55
LGW
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
£432Ethiopian Air
Mon, 11 May - Thu, 28 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:20
JNB
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LGW
16h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 13:05
LGW
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JNB
25h 55m
1 stop
£434Ethiopian Air
Mon, 11 May - Thu, 28 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 06:20
JNB
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LGW
23h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 03:55
LGW
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
£434Ethiopian Air
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 06:25
JNB
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LGW
23h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 03:55
LGW
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
£435Ethiopian Air
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:20
JNB
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LGW
16h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 13:05
LGW
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JNB
25h 55m
1 stop
£447Ethiopian Air
Mon, 18 May - Sun, 14 Jun
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 06:20
JNB
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LGW
23h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 20:10
LGW
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JNB
33h 00m
1 stop
£451Ethiopian Air
Sun, 3 May - Thu, 14 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 06:20
JNB
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LGW
32h 30m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 03:55
LGW
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
£456Ethiopian Air
Wed, 25 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 05:40
JNB
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LGW
23h 20m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 03:55
LGW
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
£465Ethiopian Air
Sun, 3 May - Thu, 14 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 06:20
JNB
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LGW
23h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 03:55
LGW
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
£466Ethiopian Air
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:20
JNB
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LGW
16h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 03:55
LGW
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
£472Ethiopian Air
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Johannesburg to Gatwick flights

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

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport departing in May.

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 round-trip 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 £518 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £643 and £638 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£223
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Gatwick

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Gatwick based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 £223 for a one-way ticket and £432 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to London are Emirates and SWISS. With an average price for the route of £645 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £517 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Gatwick? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3541 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

8.0 ExcellentRoy, Feb 2026
DXB - STN
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Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

Plane was empty on the first leg of the journey. Seats have very little space between seats. No entertainment.

The flight itself was fine, but due to a snow delay my connection to Lisbon was delayed by six hours. Despite this, Swiss Air still managed to lose my luggage. Not acceptable. Someone else on the flight also lost their luggage.

The trip was great until my luggage was lost on transfer from United to Swiss. It took Swiss 3 days to get my luggage to me though it was located almost immediately.

Drinking water could be in more sustainable packaging than plastic bottles

Made us gate check carry ons Then didn’t get them on the plane. Service they used didn’t deliver our carry ons for more than a day Total mess

Best international flight I have had in a while! Far superior accommodation, services, food and general experience compared to U.S. airline companies.

Everything was fairly easy just hard when you get to Heathrow not know your Gate number until an hour before but otherwise really everything great. Did not get my texts in time though to do me any good but that is why I still like everything the old fashioned way and print everything out.

Terrible - we needed tp change the flight and it was impossible. They ask for a price that was higher than buying a new tickets from another airline. Will never flight Swiss air and Luftgansa again.

As an ex airline employee in my home country of Jamaica, it was wonderful to see that Swiss Air has maintained it's exemplary service. The crew was both pleasant and professional. The meals were wholesome and tasty. My brother and I traveled and we both agree that our amazing vacation started with the excellent experience with Swiss Air. Continue to keep your standards high 🙂

Swiss is the. Only airline I use when I go to Europe. They are on time and they are fantastic!

Very difficult to check in and almost missed flight. No room in seats and had a middle seat. I tried to create an account and check in before to change seat and unable to. I do not understand why I wasn’t on a Qatar flight from on Bengalore to Doha when they left at the same time. Disappointed in the Kayak booking process.

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

Our flight was canceled with no rebooking offered. We are still waiting for a refund and had to book a very expensive flight to return to Toronto without any compensation or help from Turkish or flight hub. Extremely poor service during a time of crisis, speaks volumes about the type of airline and flight hub as a disaster of a company with zero accountability

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

Went great, they even reopened the gate for me when I arrived late.

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

Bad chairs in business class like economy ( not turning into bed )

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

Horrible, hated every part of it. They do not have business class- just tried to make one row. Boarding was a mess- felt like hungry people fighting for food. Will never ever travel in Indigo

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

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