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R5 125 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London

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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to London (JNB-LON)

 
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

Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 27
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 15:15JNB-LHR
30h 25m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
20:55 - 8:20LHR-JNB
34h 25m1 stop
R9 678Etihad Airways
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Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 27
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 18:45JNB-LHR
33h 55m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:45 - 8:20LHR-JNB
33h 35m1 stop
R9 714Etihad Airways
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Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 16
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
20:15 - 7:05LHR-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
R10 338Lufthansa
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 27
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 7:55JNB-LHR
13h 20m1 stop
SWISS Logo
17:10 - 10:10LHR-JNB
15h 00m1 stop
R10 785SWISS
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Mon, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 25
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 19:20JNB-LHR
24h 45m1 stop
SWISS Logo
20:05 - 10:10LHR-JNB
37h 05m1 stop
R10 821SWISS
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Mon, Jul 28 - Sun, Oct 26
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 17:40JNB-LHR
23h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
20:15 - 7:05LHR-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
R11 053Lufthansa
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Mon, Oct 13 - Sun, Nov 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 6:20JNB-LGW
16h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 3:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
R12 142Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Dec 12 - Mon, Jan 5
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 5:50JNB-LGW
14h 50m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
11:10 - 0:25LGW-JNB
35h 15m1 stop
R12 195Kenya Airways
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Sun, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:10JNB-LGW
16h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 3:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
R12 660Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sat, Oct 11
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 6:50JNB-LGW
19h 40m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
11:00 - 0:25LGW-JNB
36h 25m1 stop
R12 910Kenya Airways
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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 round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London cost R12 194 and was between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R12 194.

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 Fridays 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 856 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R15 338 and R15 070 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R31 479 on average.

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. 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 125
Best time to beat the crowds (18% 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 amenities can I expect when flying from Johannesburg to London?

    If you decide to fly with SWISS Airways then you can enjoy their Premium Economy features such as three hot meals free of charge, as well as a wide selection of alcoholic and soft beverages. And flying Economy Class with Qatar Airways with complimentary blankets and spacious seating, as well as over 4,000 entertainment options.

  • What airlines are recommended for flying with children from Johannesburg to London?

    Booking with Virgin Atlantic will give you the benefit of infants under the age of 2 are only charged 10% of the adult fare. And up to 6 kg per infant and toddler aged between 0 and 23 months is allowed, and children over 2 years old can take the same hand luggage as adults. You will also find a range of kids' meals on their flights.

  • What are the lounges available for my flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to London?

    At Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) there are three premium lounges you can relax in before your international flight. The Bidvest Premier Premium Lounge is located after security on the Mezzanine level, and is open 24/7. You can also take advantage of the The Mashonzha Premium Lounge, located after Immigration at the top of the escalators. And lastly, you can find the Shongolo Premium Lounge on level 1 after Duty Free.

  • What are the recommended public transport services for Johannesburg Airport (JNB)?

    There are five city bus lines that run from Johannesburg city centre to Johannesburg Airport (JNB), operated by Metrobus and Putco. You can expect the journey to take around 1 hour. The airport is also serviced by the Gautrain Yellow Line train that can take you the Red Line for Park Station in the city centre.

  • 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 R287 for a one-way ticket and R542 for a return.

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

    Lufthansa, South African, KLM, and SWISS 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?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and London, with oneworld 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, SWISS or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to London are SWISS and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of R12 413 and an overall rating of 7,5, SWISS is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R12 833 and an overall rating of 6,8.

  • 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 879 or less one-way and R14 297 or less round-trip.
  • London offers several airports that you can select for your flight from Johannesburg Airport (JNB). Opting for Heathrow Airport (LHR) is especially beneficial since it provides convenient access to central London. This is facilitated by the presence of direct transportation options, including stops for the Piccadilly Underground line and the Elizabeth train line at the airport.
  • If you prioritise eco-friendly travel, you can choose to use the Less CO2 filter on KAYAK while searching for your tickets. When flying from Johannesburg to London, British Airways offers flights that contribute to reduced CO2 emissions.
  • When you make a reservation for Economy Class on Swiss Airlines for your journey from Johannesburg to London, you are allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage measuring under 55 x 40 x 23 cm and weighing less than 8 kg. Additionally, in Economy Class, you can bring one checked baggage item weighing up to 23 kg and with a maximum size of 158 cm.
  • The Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport hotel and the Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, An IHG Hotel are both practical options if you would prefer to stay overnight at an airport hotel, located opposite the International Arrivals Hall.
  • If you are travelling with infants and children, then Emirates will be provided with a bassinet for infants up to 2 years old. They also offer a collection of take-home toys and bags, including soft toys and blankets, to keep your little ones entertained during the long flight.

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

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.
7,5
SWISSOverall score based on 1661 reviews
7,4Comfort
8,2Crew
6,8Entertainment
7,1Food
7,6Boarding
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The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

8,0 ExcellentScott, Jul 2025ZRH - BOS
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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

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.

Each flight we took was late with little or no updates or information.

Clean, efficient and quick response time when we missed our connecting flight.

Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

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

The staff were nice people, the food was very cheap, one of the meal was a sandwich or nothing, I couldn't buy any food, mind expensive duty free WAS available right away. 🤒

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.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

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,

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

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.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

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.

The flight crew did a good job, the main problem I had was in the layout of the pod itself. I know it does not matter but the connection for the head phones was not A- easy to find, B- very difficult to do based on the placement ( behind the right shoulder, very hard to reach, the type of plug on the frame vs the actual plug of the headphones), C due to the location and the way it connected, it did not allow me to use my own headphones, D- very low quality and very uncomfortable headphones, E- Surprisingly, very old selections of movies, for me, at least. I will still fly with Lufthansa as you deliver a very good product overall and I enjoy the quality of service, the ease and the prices. Thank you.

The staff was not at pleasant as those on the first leg of our trip.

The calls for our boarding group weren't heard/clear.

For some reason they didn’t give me a seat and said I was on standby and to stay by the gate till I was assigned a seat then right before boarding I got a seat I got to my destination and no luggage

The flight was great, due to the impeccable service of the British Airlines staff. This was our first time in Business Class and it was amazing. The flight was delayed over 4 hours due to mechanical issues which is our only complaint of the trip.

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

Worst travel experience ever. One flight missed due to a delay, got rebooked, that one got cancelled and 0 customer service whatsoever. No help for finding our luggage or getting a hotel.

Captain sick. Unable to get replacement so delayed me 30 hours, many others delayed 54 hours. TOTALLY DESTROYED ALL MY PLANS, including lost my rental car which would now cost over 5 times what I paid so stuck with buses n trains... lost hotel reservations.... HORRIBLE!!!

I never got the flight. Someone hacked your information and sold me a fake flight. Didn't know this till I tried to check in and was told the flight didn't exsist and it was a fraudulent ticket. I'm not sure how to get this fixed but I had to pay $1500 to book a last minute flight. I understand that this was not Kayak company that sold me a fake flight but I was sold a fake flight based on my booking with Kayak. I ended up having to pay for an extra night hotel stay. I guess I need to start by contacting someone at kayak to get this resolved. My bank has stopped all bank transactions because of it.

They’ve lost my bag and I have no way of really getting in touch with anyone and have received no updates.

the airline check in attendant made me check my carry on bag which was VERY small and contained medicine for both of my parents stating it was a full flight. Upon boarding there were several open seats and available compartments where my bag would have fit. DO NOT SELL tickets inclusive of a carry-on with the intention of REQUIRING people to check it.

Very bad because flight was cancelled and they never informed me i have to wait for three days in hotel to get another flight

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