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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow (JNB-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Heathrow

Sun, Jun 8 - Sun, Jun 22
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 15:15JNB-LHR
30h 25m1 stop
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9:30 - 8:20LHR-JNB
21h 50m1 stop
R10 059Etihad Airways
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Wed, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 26
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:00JNB-LHR
22h 10m1 stop
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9:30 - 8:20LHR-JNB
21h 50m1 stop
R10 077Etihad Airways
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Mon, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 7
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 21:30JNB-LHR
26h 55m2 stops
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20:05 - 9:20LHR-JNB
36h 15m1 stop
R12 089SWISS
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 7:40JNB-LHR
13h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:30 - 8:35LHR-JNB
14h 05m1 stop
R12 579Lufthansa
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:40 - 6:45JNB-LHR
11h 05mdirect
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22:15 - 10:20LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R12 651Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 7
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 21:30JNB-LHR
26h 55m2 stops
SWISS Logo
19:15 - 9:20LHR-JNB
37h 05m2 stops
R12 814SWISS
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Nov 25
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:40 - 6:45JNB-LHR
11h 05mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:30 - 11:30LHR-JNB
11h 00mdirect
R12 832Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 8:40JNB-LHR
14h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
13:45 - 8:35LHR-JNB
17h 50m2 stops
R12 977Lufthansa
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Fri, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 31
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 5:35JNB-LHR
11h 10mdirect
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18:25 - 7:30LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R13 213British Airways
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Sun, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 19
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 7:30JNB-LHR
11h 15mdirect
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19:05 - 7:00LHR-JNB
10h 55mdirect
R13 358British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Heathrow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, where tickets cost R11 147 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R16 022 and R15 225 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R30 629 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 14 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR5 057
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from OR Tambo to Heathrow 
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysApr 2025
Allowing three hours for Heathrow transit is a good estimate.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysApr 2024
This is a busy flight, be prepared to be sat near other passengers that haven't flown before.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysJan 2024
None really. It’s a long, but straight forward flight. If you can afford premium economy or better, do it for the comfort.

FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport was R279 for a one-way ticket and R555 for a return.

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

    Lufthansa, South African, KLM, 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, British Airways or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to London are British Airways and SWISS. With an average price for the route of R14 596 and an overall rating of 6,6, British Airways is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R12 618 and an overall rating of 7,5.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R9 239 or less one-way and R14 634 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow?

Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7,5
SWISSOverall score based on 1595 reviews
6,7Entertainment
8,2Crew
7,6Boarding
7,0Food
7,4Comfort
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Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

4,0 OkayAnthony, Apr 2025LHR - GVA
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Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

PLEASE DONT TAKE FORCEFULLY(SIZE APPROPRIATE) CARRY ONS FROM PASSENGERS WHO FOR SOME REASON NEED TO KEEP IT

I slept the whole flight so I can't tell you about the food and there was no entertainment offered. Crew was very nice, seats were comfortable in business, and boarding was easy.

I haven't flown Swiss in a long time. I was disappointed that after paying $14,907 for 3 business class seats, we still had to pay another $200 for a single business class seat. All the window seats used to be single seats. Now it's every other one and if you want a single seat it's extra. Also, The double seats do not have pods or any privacy. We landed in Chicago after a long 10 hour flight and our connecting flight was on United. Because we do not have status on Swiss, we were not allowed to use the United lounge, even with business class seats. My father is on crutches and we had a 4 hour layover. No lounge was also disappointing. All of my status is on British Airways so I will go back to flying BA. We flew Swiss because my father did not want to go through Heathrow. On a positive, the crew were super nice and accommodating for my father who had recently had hip replacement surgery. Food was okay. I"m not a good person to critique the food, I never like airplane food.

Terrible plane small airbus good for a 1 hr trip I booked business as it is. A night flight and 4hrs trip it was an ordinary economy seat with no one next to me what a joke what a stupid decision to buy business

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

Seats are too cramped, but that is a problem with every airline. I actually enjoyed the meal served.

Edelweiss is now Nickle&dimming, not even a complimentary wine on the intercontinental flight. Sitting space is the smallest I have ever seen.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

The Lufthansa app needs a whole revamp flight got delayed and it kept showing original time. Communicate better with you customers

Loved flying with this airline. Professional, courteous staff who did everything possible to make the long flight comfortable!

Had to rush to catch the plane because our flight was late leaving Moldova.

I had a family emergency and couldn’t board and I contacted underpricer to help me get a refund or just a flight adjustment as i would still be flying later that week, and that hasn’t happened. I will never book a flight through kayak/ underpricer ever again.

Crew is good. Food lacked any taste. Comfort of seating in economy was worst ever experienced.

Missed our flight to London and we were put on coach seats to Munich.

Seats were terribly uncomfortable! Couldn’t sleep! I paid for good seats when scheduled with Lufthansa, got crappy mid-section seats on Air Canada!

No refreshments apart from a bottle of water. No pillows. No entertainment. Flight delayed by 52 minutes.

With three empty seats across the aisle from me I politely asked the crew if I could sit in one of those seats. They initially told me I couldn't do it for my safety. When I pressed them again they blamed the captain. So which was it? I didn't appreciate either nonsense explanation simply because they didn't want to honor my request.

The cabinet was clean and comfortable. However the seating selection process was not confusing. In the end three of us were seated separately.

The BA business class cabin is excellent,very comfortable for sleeping but the service could be improved.

Surly rude flight attendants. I ordered the chicken and was given a vegetarian meal with no explanation and no opportunity to change it. I tried to order another beverage and was told by the young humorless flight attendant to “wait”. And she never came back. The seats were very uncomfortable and cramped. The last time I flew British Airways was many years ago but I remember it was amazing and the crew were very charming. This was a terrible disappointment given the cost of the flight.

Nice flight, attentive crew, soft landing by the Pilot,, comfortable seat.

Very quiet aircraft, business class was spacious and comfortable. Very pleased with the service.

I paid for business class…. And was counting on the usual packet of toilettes to be provided. They were not because not enough were brought on the plane so they could t give to some and not all. So no tooth brush nor eye cover. Then NO coffee since there was no hot water. The lay I er too short because of delays and my luggage didn’t make the next flight!! It is now a day later and I am awaiting to hear if my bag has arrived. Very inconvenient!. I suppose I need to be glad that I spend over $4000 since I doubt those in coach or premium economy even made that next flight..Heathrow is the worst.

Boarding was delayed and we had to get on buses to plane so group # didn't matter. No food or drinks served gratis. Seats were small, knees smashed into the seat ahead, didn't recline. Crew was excellent though.

The flight from Seattle was delayed, which made me miss my connection to Florence. I was re-booked NINE HOURS LATER!!! That’s basically a vacation day lost. British Airways needs to partner with other airlines when possible to get a more realistic travel time, if delays occur. I realize there aren’t many flights to Florence from London, so I would book differently were I to return. The actual flight from Seattle was very comfortable and the crew was great, no faults there. I enjoy British Airways, this was an anomaly.

Our original booking with Kayak -our first experience -was exactly what we wanted and worked well. Updates were friendly and reassuring as were the contacts with UnderPricer so a big win-win. We learned a lot on your reliability and will definitely put you on our organisational list for the future.

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