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R5 212 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to London 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 London

Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 13:40JNB-LHR
19h 25m2 stops
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14:25 - 10:30LHR-JNB
18h 05m2 stops
R10 666SWISS
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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 683Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 3
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 18:10JNB-LHR
34h 20m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
8:50 - 8:20LHR-JNB
21h 30m1 stop
R10 700Etihad Airways
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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3:10 - 6:20JNB-LHR
29h 10m1 stop
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20:30 - 2:20LHR-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
R10 717RwandAir
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 8:40JNB-LCY
14h 25m1 stop
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19:10 - 10:30LCY-JNB
13h 20m1 stop
R10 752SWISS
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Tue, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 28
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:00 - 7:20JNB-LHR
11h 20mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
19:40 - 8:35LHR-JNB
10h 55mdirect
R10 943Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 26
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 6:20JNB-LHR
29h 10m1 stop
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20:30 - 2:20LHR-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
R10 960RwandAir
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Dec 1
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19:45 - 9:20JNB-LCY
15h 35m1 stop
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17:15 - 9:30LCY-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
R11 012Lufthansa
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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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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 7:25JNB-LHR
11h 25mdirect
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18:30 - 7:35LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R11 479British 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 extra time for transit at Heathrow.
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SWISS
Cheapest • from R10 666 (return)
RwandAir
Best reviews • 7,7 score
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JNB-LHR
Cheapest
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When to book
12 weeks
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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 • 16% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
R10 666
Overall average: R12 258
SWISS
Tue 11/11Tue 25/11
JNB - LHR • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R10 666
Typical prices: R12 224-R14 752
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 19/11Wed 26/11
JNB - LHR • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to London 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?

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 departing in November.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London costs R11 136 on the route between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

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, 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 is February, where tickets cost R10 804 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R14 630 and R14 561 respectively.

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

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?

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, 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, 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 212
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to London 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 London: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from OR Tambo to London 
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysJNB-LHRApr 2025
Allowing three hours for Heathrow transit is a good estimate.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysJNB-LHRJan 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 flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London was R5 212 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?

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

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

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

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

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

    There are direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London 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 521 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 R13 805 and an overall rating of 7,5.

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

    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.

  • 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?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London 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?

    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 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?

    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 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

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London?

 
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.
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Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to London

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 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 London

 
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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to London? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,7
RwandAirOverall score based on 37 reviews
7,8Boarding
7,8Crew
6,9Entertainment
7,3Food
7,7Comfort
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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.

We had seats between the bathroom and a screaming baby, and did not have enough room to lay my head down on the tray table. Not ideal.

Very nice crew and great food. Easy to board just wish the flight could be shorter or seats more comfortable or more room to walk around when you get cramps in your legs from sitting so long. Crew was great and attentive and really was good food.

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.

They lived up to the Swiss reputation of excellent operation in all aspects. Zurich is a great place to make connections to other parts of Europe.

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

Everything was smooth and great. I didnt like that they talk so much on the interphone during the flight.

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

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

I can’t even the whole trip was a catastrophe

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.

Food is too little (in volume) and too spicy.. There are no snacks in the back of the plane in between meals.

The crew was very professional, no food was served. The flight was delayed which impacted my connection at Frankfurt to Chicago… It was very stressful because it was out of my control. Had I missed my connection, it would have been extremely disruptive and inconvenient as I would have had to make other arrangements to fly to the United States.

we were able to make it to the connecting flight in Frankfurt to Copenhagen thanks to Lufthansa crew. The ground crew was waiting at the gate and received us and took us through special runway entrance and immigration check. We were on the plane at 10-09 am for 10-10 departure. Thanks to Andre and the other lady for mission impossible :)

You cancel my flight in the morming and I have only one hour for my transit for Cluj this is not too much

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

Actual flight was smooth but we were delayed 70 minutes. Were promised to make it up to us but were given no refreshments

Boarding was unorganised. The flight was very uncomfortable, the temperature was far too high. On requests to lower it nothing changed.

Amazing! The food was great! Best airline meal ever. The crew was so nice and pleasant.

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.

The flight was comfortable and the attendants were readily available and helpful. The food needs to be improved.

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.

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