R5 286 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 19:35 and lands at 6:55
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 9:00.

The flight takes about 11h 20m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 11h 20m, covering 14 593 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from R12 208 to R16 607, with an average of R14 009 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 208 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of R14 009. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R9 146 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R15 458 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 267–R1 652 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R5 782, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R641 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Rentacar

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 47m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R13 711 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R14 421, a difference of R710.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and London Heathrow Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 55m, compared to 13h 59m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 41m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

London Heathrow Airport is 2 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (British Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, and Piccadilly Circus. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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).

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.