R5 185 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport – Compare and Save

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 590 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R14 214 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 319–R1 600 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.

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 12% of one-stop connections

Kigali Intl (KGL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R12 787 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R13 571, a difference of R784. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 39 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Central London, Paddington Station, and King's Cross Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 19:25 and lands at 6:42
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 9:17.

The flight takes about 11h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of R13 162. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 11h 17m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R11 283 to R100 410. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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 667, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 05m, compared to 14h 07m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 14m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

London Heathrow Airport is 1 hour behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (British Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from R11 488 to R15 626, with an average of R13 162 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 488 counts as a good deal.