Find cheap flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport from R4 231

• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R9 196 or less one-way and R14 726 or less round-trip.
• The cheapest flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport was found, on average, 85 days before departure.
• Book at least 4 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
• High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is May.
• Morning departure is around 29% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
• If you are at the airport with a little bit of time to spare before your flight, the Shongololo Lounge is one of the best and is open to everyone. To enter, you will need to pay a small day fee and show a paper version of your boarding pass. Once in, you can shower, watch television in comfortable chairs, have a snack and take a nap. There is also champagne available.
• If you like to quietly watch the planes take off and land, head to the observation decks on the top of each terminal at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). The two decks are normally calmer, quieter places than elsewhere in the airport.
• The Letsema Spa is renowned for a good manicure, facial or pedicure before getting on the flight. There is also an oxygen bar where travellers can inhale sharp bursts of oxygen, leaving you still feeling refreshed after your flight touches down in London Heathrow (LHR).
• There are a number of ways to make sure your baggage remains intact on its journey through Johannesburg OR Tambo airport to London Heathrow. You can wrap your luggage in saran wrap/cling film at one of the machines at the airport (they can be found in both terminals), place cable ties through zipper fastenings and use a padlock.
• If you are delayed once you arrive and need to sleep at Johannesburg OR Tambo airport, one of the best spots often picked by travellers is in the International Transfer area in Terminal B. The floors throughout the airport don’t have carpet so can be uncomfortable, but there is also a Transit Hotel where you can book rooms in 6 or 12-hour slots.
• If you have an early flight or need to stay the night, there are also a few hotels located just a few minutes from JNB Airport like InterContinental Airport Hotel, Premier Airport Hotel and Garden Court Airport Hotel.

• Can I exchange currency at London Heathrow?

  Yes, if you want to exchange money once you land in London, you can do so at one of the many Travelex stores that you can find in each terminal. You can even order your currency in advance and collect it at the airport. There are also numerous ATMs available.

• Is it possible to get to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by public transport and how long would it take?

  Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) is the closest airport to central Johannesburg, situated 15.5 miles from the city centre. It takes approximately 32min to get to Johannesburg OR Tambo on public transport from the city centre. In addition to the taxis and shuttle buses, which are freely available, there are five bus routes that run through the airport twice a day and one train, the Gautrain, which departs from Sandton and takes 25 minutes. You can travel to Sandton by train from all over the city.

• Which terminal does South African Airlines fly into at London Heathrow and how can I travel to central London by public transport?

  SAA flies into Terminal 2 at London Heathrow. From there it will take 50min by public transport, on the London Underground to central London. Alternatively, the Heathrow Express (a train) goes direct to London Paddington train station in 15min (trains leave every 15min).

• Which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow?

  There are two airlines which fly direct, with no stops – British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Many other airlines operate this route but with one or more stops. For example, Lufthansa has a stop in a German airport and KLM in a Dutch airport.

• How long does a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport take?

  Direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg generally make it to London Heathrow Airport in 15h 40m. The flying distance between the two cities is 9073 km.

• How many flights are there between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport?

  There are 70 (direct) flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport per week, averaging 10 per day.

• Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

  The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Etihad Airways (R82 511) and SWISS (R103 804). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on KLM (R189 357) and Etihad Airways (R204 567).

• Which airlines fly most frequently between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport?

  American Airlines connects OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport up to 2 flights per day, followed by Qatar Airways (2 flights per day), and Iberia (2 flights per day).

• What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

  Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London Heathrow Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

• What’s the earliest departure time from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

  The earliest flight leaves OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at 18:50 and lands in London Heathrow Airport at 5:00.

• What’s the latest departure time from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

  The last flight leaves OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at 21:20 and lands in London Heathrow Airport at 7:30.

• Which airlines fly direct between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport?

  All the following airlines operate direct flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport: American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, and Virgin Atlantic.

• Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

  Lufthansa, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

• Which aircraft models fly most regularly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

  The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

• Which airline alliances offer flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

  oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

• On which days can I fly direct from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

  There are direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

• Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to London, Qatar Airways or SWISS?

  The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to London are Qatar Airways and SWISS. With an average price for the route of R11 717 and an overall rating of 8,3, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R11 454 and an overall rating of 8,0.

• Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow due to COVID-19?

  American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow. Confirm policies on booking site.

• How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

  KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport.

• How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

  KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

• What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

  Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with another airline.

• What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

  Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Heathrow Airport from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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