South Africa · JNB
Unfiltered, artistic energy. Vibrant contemporary gallery openings, historic jazz roots, and gold-standard city hustle.
Updated
Route average
£629
Average return fare
Lowest tracked
£469.95
Observed October 2026
Cheapest UK month
November
Typically £723 return
Departures
| From | Typical return | Cheapest month |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast International | £720 | — |
| Newcastle | £720.63 | January |
| London | £725 | November |
| Leeds Bradford | £756.67 | October |
| Birmingham | £757.38 | January |
| Manchester | £768.10 | November |
| Bristol | £769.83 | October |
| Edinburgh | £799.58 | October |
The stay
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50 Bristol Road
Mid-rangeLuxurious 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
5 Middle Lane
BudgetScenic 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
Montecasino Boulevard
SplurgeLuxurious 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
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4 hours
Trace South Africa's story through Soweto's Vilakazi Street and the powerful Apartheid Museum on a half-day tour.
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…
3 hours
Explore the fascinating Cradle of Humankind on this custom tour that takes you through the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor…
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…
3 hours
Float at sunrise over the Magalies River Valley, then toast the landing with sparkling wine and breakfast.
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
Birmingham fare: £498 — 31% below the usual November fare.
Months without an observation use the route typical.
| Month | Typical return fare |
|---|---|
| January | £746.40 |
| February | £753.90 |
| March | £754.63 |
| April | £740 |
| May | £731.83 |
| June | £747.15 |
| July | No data |
| August | £786.38 |
| September | No data |
| October | £733.72 |
| November | £722.85 |
| December | £844.11 |
| Birmingham fare | £498 |
Before you go
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.
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.
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