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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £224

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LGW
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Gatwick are usually found in February or March, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Gatwick (LGW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£352

One-way from

£224

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£513
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Thu 6/320:25JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Fri 21/318:45LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/2£352
Wed 26/214:35JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/310:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/2£420
Wed 26/308:50JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 11/509:00LGW - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/2£495
Mon 10/314:35JNB - LGW
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/317:00LGW - JNB
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£533
Wed 4/617:55JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/610:55LGW - JNB
1 stop22h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2£535
Sun 16/318:50JNB - LGW
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Sat 22/313:35LGW - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Deal found 19/2£610
Wed 9/416:50JNB - LGW
2 stops21h 35mRwandAir
Tue 29/414:55LGW - JNB
2 stops22h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 19/2£625

Find flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 13/3

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

£352

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 29/4

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£424

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

13:20-06:05

1 stop18h 45m

London Gatwick

Sat 15/3

08:55-03:55

1 stop17h 00m

£525

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

17:55-09:55

1 stop17h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 18/6

10:55-10:35

1 stop22h 40m

£535

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

13:20-09:15

2 stops21h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 16/3

10:10-09:25

2 stops21h 15m

£571

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

22:20-07:20

1 stop34h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 8/5

14:30-16:15

1 stop24h 45m

£609

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

16:50-13:25

2 stops21h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 29/4

14:55-14:20

2 stops22h 25m

£625

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

01:15-06:50

1 stop30h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 28/7

11:25-15:50

1 stop27h 25m

£667

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

08:50-06:05

1 stop23h 15m

£224

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

09:55-17:50

2 stops32h 55m

£287

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Gatwick

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport, you should look to book at least 10 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Gatwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Gatwick. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways from Johannesburg to London. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,835 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

RwandAir
7.2
Good
28 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £352 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, starting at £424 and £525 round-trip. SWISS is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £224. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport for a low price.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Gatwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Gatwick?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Gatwick by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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SWISSCheapest£334Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£399Average£495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£414Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£527Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£537Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£564Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£594Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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