Johannesburg, South Africa

South Africa · JNB

Johannesburg

Unfiltered, artistic energy. Vibrant contemporary gallery openings, historic jazz roots, and gold-standard city hustle.

Updated

UK typical return

£720

Average return fare

Lowest tracked

£469.95

Observed October 2026

Cheapest UK month

November

Typically £723 return

Departures

Flights from the UK

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Typical return fares to Johannesburg by UK origin
FromTypical returnCheapest month
Belfast International£720—
Newcastle£720.63January
London£725November
Leeds Bradford£756.67October
Birmingham£757.38January
Manchester£768.10November
Bristol£769.83October
Edinburgh£799.58October

The stay

Where to stay in Johannesburg

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Home Suite Hotels Rosebank

Home Suite Hotels Rosebank

4★

50 Bristol Road

Mid-range

Luxurious Accommodation in Rosebank Home Suite Hotels Bristol Rosebank offers a prime location less than 1 km from Rosebank Gautrain station, catering to both business and leisure travelers. Modern Amenities for Your Com

The Hide in Sandown-Sandton

The Hide in Sandown-Sandton

3★

5 Middle Lane

Budget

Scenic Pool Views Enjoy stunning pool views at The Hide in Sandown-Sandton, offering a tranquil oasis in the heart of Johannesburg. Comfortable Accommodations Relax in well-appointed units featuring flat-screen TVs, free

Palazzo Hotel

Palazzo Hotel

5★

Montecasino Boulevard

Splurge

Luxurious Accommodation with Elegant Rooms Experience a stay like no other at Palazzo Montecasino Hotel, where the manicured Tuscan-style garden and spacious outdoor pool beckon you to relax in style. The air-conditioned

The experiences

What to do in Johannesburg

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Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour

4.8/5

4 hours

Trace South Africa's story through Soweto's Vilakazi Street and the powerful Apartheid Museum on a half-day tour.

Elephant Sanctuary Tour from Johannesburg

5/5

5 hours

Your friendly guide will pick you up directly from your hotel and transport you to the Elephant Sanctuary. As you look forward to seeing…

Pretoria City Tour and Cullinan Mine Tour from Johannesburg

5/5

8 hours

Embark on this tour that will show you a bit of Pretoria City Tour together with Cullinan Gold Mine. We visit Union Buildings which houses…

Cradle of Humankind Tour: Sterkfontein Caves & Maropeng

5/5

3 hours

Explore the fascinating Cradle of Humankind on this custom tour that takes you through the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor…

Hartbeespoort Hot Air Balloon Safari

4.9/5

3 hours

Float at sunrise over the Magalies River Valley, then toast the landing with sparkling wine and breakfast.

Half-Day Walking Tour in Soweto

4.9/5

5 hours

Our tours are unique a great experience offered by local guide who lives in Soweto. This tour gives an opportunity to our guest to…

Timing

Best time to fly to Johannesburg

Typical fare by month UK median typical return.

Months without an observation use the route typical.

UK median typical return fare by month. Months without an observation are marked No data and use the route typical on the chart.
MonthTypical return fare
January£746.40
February£753.90
March£754.63
April£740
May£731.83
June£747.15
JulyNo data
August£786.38
SeptemberNo data
October£733.72
November£722.85
December£844.11

Before you go

Questions

When is the cheapest time to fly to Johannesburg from the UK?

Fares to Johannesburg are typically lowest in January, averaging £709.15 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.

What is considered a good price for a return flight to Johannesburg?

Route & Room has verified return flights to Johannesburg as low as £471.69, compared to typical market fares of £720. Anything under £570 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.

Which UK airports fly to Johannesburg?

We track departures from Inverness, Birmingham, Belfast City, Newcastle, Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester and London to Johannesburg.

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