Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from London Gatwick Airport is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around £565, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Johannesburg from London Gatwick Airport during May instead. Flights to Johannesburg in May, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around £568.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Johannesburg from London Gatwick Airport is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as £756. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around £823. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Johannesburg.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as £737. Flights to Johannesburg are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of £788. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from London Gatwick Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around £657 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from London Gatwick Airport for as low as £571 on momondo.