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R5 229 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

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

 
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Heathrow

Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:00 - 7:20JNB-LHR
11h 20mdirect
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19:40 - 8:25LHR-JNB
10h 45mdirect
R10 666Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Dec 1
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22:00 - 7:20JNB-LHR
11h 20mdirect
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19:40 - 8:35LHR-JNB
10h 55mdirect
R10 683Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Dec 1
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:00 - 7:20JNB-LHR
11h 20mdirect
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19:40 - 8:35LHR-JNB
10h 55mdirect
R10 700Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
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20:15 - 8:05JNB-LHR
13h 50m1 stop
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11:05 - 9:30LHR-JNB
20h 25m2 stops
R10 717Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
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17:30 - 9:30LHR-JNB
14h 00m1 stop
R10 804Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 5
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3:10 - 6:20JNB-LHR
29h 10m1 stop
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20:30 - 14:20LHR-JNB
15h 50m1 stop
R10 908RwandAir
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Wed, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 24
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20:15 - 8:05JNB-LHR
13h 50m1 stop
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7:00 - 10:30LHR-JNB
25h 30m2 stops
R11 029SWISS
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Jan 7
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 6:20JNB-LHR
29h 10m1 stop
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20:30 - 14:20LHR-JNB
15h 50m1 stop
R11 046RwandAir
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 25
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 4:55JNB-LHR
11h 20mdirect
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18:30 - 7:35LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R11 289British Airways
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24
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19:35 - 4:55JNB-LHR
11h 20mdirect
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18:30 - 7:35LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R11 341British Airways
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by KAYAK users
Consider premium economy for added comfort.
Allow three hours for Heathrow transit time.
User tips
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Top airlines
Virgin Atlantic
Cheapest • from R10 666 (return)
RwandAir
Best reviews • 7,7 score
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When to book
12 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 5% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
R10 666
Typical prices: R10 908-R13 921
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 19/11Wed 26/11
JNB - LHR • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 229
Typical prices: R6 701-R8 363
Etihad Airways
Fri 7/11
JNB - LHR • 1 stop
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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.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport departing in November.

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 Sunday, and avoid Saturdays 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 R10 977 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R14 890 and R14 838 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.

No, with an average price for the route of R13 380, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 12 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR5 229
Best time to beat the crowds (3% 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 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 R5 229 for a one-way ticket and R10 666 for a return.

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

    Lufthansa, and South African 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?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport, with Star Alliance 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 Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to London are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of R13 881 and an overall rating of 6,7, British Airways is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R14 055 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 R8 262 or less one-way and R12 683 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?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow.
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Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Wednesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Thursday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Friday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Saturday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Sunday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Wednesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Thursday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Friday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Saturday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Sunday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Heathrow

 
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7,7
RwandAirOverall score based on 37 reviews
7,3Food
6,9Entertainment
7,7Comfort
7,8Crew
7,8Boarding
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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.

8,0 ExcellentIan, Aug 2024KGL - LHR
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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.

Everything was fairly easy just hard when you get to Heathrow not know your Gate number until an hour before but otherwise really everything great. Did not get my texts in time though to do me any good but that is why I still like everything the old fashioned way and print everything out.

My experience was wonderful. The professionalism of the crew was exemplary 🙂. The meals were wholesome and tasty. I have no complaints

Well it was a 2h delay flight so that said it all. With very little if any information. Boarding took for ever with long waits at the terminal and then in the finger. To top it off and increase the delay we had to take a bus in Zurich. A trip to forget

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

Poor. Seats uncomfortable. No leg room. Hot and humid the whole trip. Food and staffs were ok.

Delay more than hour created pressure to catch the connecting flight

The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

Absolutely amazing! Best airline i have flown with, huge difference to United!

Swiss airline do not allow online check-in before 24 hrs, this is very inconvenient to us. I tried many ways such as booking code(6 numbers) or 13 booking numbers , neither of them work, Lufthansa is better which allow us to check in even before 30 hrs, so we can assign our seats( not many people want spend extra money to assign seats on top of airfare which is already spent.)

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

A bit more space? Not practical, I know. I felt squished in but part of that could have been the man sitting next to me.

We were upgraded to economy plus and everything was awesome!

Flight was great only departure was delayed to saome ground crew issues

It was good although we could not land in Munich due to weather and we had to go to Stuttgart. Missed our second flight. They did get us on another flight but the seats where not the ones I paid for in the flight that we missed.

The United Airlines crew that operated this flight was subpar. They didn’t

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 plane was 3 hours late. What more can I say?!.. This, plus my horrendous experience of the second leg of my trip in where the plane had to be boarded (off and on) without escalators.. but not-covered outside regular steps…!! No… this is my last flight with Lufthansa!! Never again!

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

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.

I do not understand how BA takes coach seating and has people paying for business class. There is no leg room, seats don’t recline and no entertainment to be had unless you brought your own.

It's useless to complain about the space and the back of the seat, making you sitting vertically like a candle. it's your business model. The "food" - there is no food. But I don't care about the food. It's the seating.

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

Overall, it was basically good. No serious complaints on my end.

The leg from Portland to Heathrow was great for a business class ticket. The BA leg from Heathrow to Lisbon was terrible. Basically coach seating with an empty seat between you and next passenger. Absolutely no leg room. Should not have been charged for business class and it was a 3 hour flight.

The aircraft was okay and the crew were friendly, but the seat space felt too tight and the food could be better. Overall, nice service but room for improvement.

The flat beds. Other than that, the place was not clean.

It is a wonderful airline. The cabin crews were friendly and the food as well as the service the were excellent.

Good but could be better for comfort and entertainment aspect

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