Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg from R7 454

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London Gatwick Airport is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 510, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of May, then departing from London Gatwick Airport during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 977.

The cheapest day to depart from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as R15 174. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from London Gatwick Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R16 775.

Flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London Gatwick Airport in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R15 906 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in the afternoon when prices are around R16 650.

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London Gatwick Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R13 723 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London Gatwick Airport for as low as R11 768 on momondo.

You could potentially save up to 72% on your flight if you consider stops on a London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

As of February 2026, prices for London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 20% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Kenya Airways, SWISS, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from London Gatwick to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London Gatwick Airport according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.