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R5 065 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R11 440
Typical prices: R12 506-R14 014
Condor
Wed 16/9Tue 22/9
JNB - LGW • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R12 604
Typical prices: R12 366-R16 431
British Airways
Sun 13/12Tue 12/1
JNB - LHR • Direct
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For this long-haul route, Premium Economy adds comfort on Virgin Atlantic and BA.
BA offers extra legroom in Premium Economy; Virgin Atlantic adds priority boarding.
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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, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
Condor Logo
18:35 - 18:45
JNB
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LGW
25h 10m
1 stop
Condor Logo
10:20 - 7:30
LGW
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JNB
20h 10m
1 stop
R11 440Condor
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 16:20
JNB
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STN
28h 50m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 9:40
STN
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JNB
38h 20m
2 stops
R11 490Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Aug 23
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 9:45
JNB
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LHR
31h 35m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
21:20 - 13:25
LHR
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JNB
15h 05m
1 stop
R11 490RwandAir
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Sep 9
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 7:05
JNB
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LHR
14h 20m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
21:20 - 13:25
LHR
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JNB
15h 05m
1 stop
R11 506RwandAir
Sun, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 6
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 9:00
JNB
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LHR
16h 15m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
21:20 - 13:25
LHR
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JNB
15h 05m
1 stop
R11 522RwandAir
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 16:40
JNB
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STN
28h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 9:40
STN
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JNB
21h 50m
2 stops
R11 539Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jun 30 - Fri, Jul 3
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 7:20
JNB
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LHR
29h 10m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
21:20 - 13:25
LHR
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JNB
15h 05m
1 stop
R11 539RwandAir
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 7:00
JNB
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LHR
22h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:45 - 8:20
LHR
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JNB
16h 35m
1 stop
R11 653Etihad Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Oct 10
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 12:55
JNB
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STN
27h 50m
1 stop
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21:05 - 20:35
STN
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JNB
22h 30m
1 stop
R12 080Emirates
Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Sep 8
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19:00 - 8:40
JNB
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LCY
14h 40m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
18:30 - 16:15
LCY
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JNB
20h 45m
2 stops
R12 801Lufthansa
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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 September.

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 R13 533 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 Thursday 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 916 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R14 735 and R14 669 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 R12 666, 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 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR5 065
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% 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 Airways
JNB
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LHR
Apr 2025
Allowing three hours for Heathrow transit is a good estimate.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways
JNB
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LHR
Jan 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 R5 065 for a one-way ticket and R11 490 for a return.

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

    Lufthansa, South African, 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?

    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 774 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 912 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 665 or less one-way and R15 664 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

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3592 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

2,0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
DXB - LGW
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

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.

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

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.

I payed for extra leg room but in last moment my seating place was changed and i got standard one seat. Staff was not able to do anything , so was very disappointed because of this.

Air hostesses were great. Food was good. Flat bed is not that flat or comfortable.

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

There was an older steward, he is top notch. He is very attentive at the passengers. I do not know his name. Thank you to him.

Good was great. Some of the older crew were grumpy and not customer friendly.

All good, professional service, and arrived close to on time.

This was a special trip so we booked first class. It was obviously an old plane as the seats weren't that comfortable or spacious. We were delayed 45mins taking off as the "little engine that starts the big engines doesn't work". The powered divider between myself and the next seat in first class didn't work and my electrically powdered seat didn't work so I had to move seats to try and get some sleep. Food and drink were good, crew were great. But I'll never fly with BA again.

Service and food was amazing. Aircraft configuration is weird - stare at a stranger at take off and landing, during flight someone is crawling over your seat. It was lame.

BA Canceled this flight and put us on a flight leaving Aberdeen at 8:00 PM, delaying our return to the states by a full day. The cancellation caused us expenses in both Aberdeen and London and BA was completely unhelpful on the phone and at the airport.

First time flying with them! Loved it! Specially the schedule from Miami and being able to come back directly to New Orleans :)

They lost my luggage on my way to Namibia (I was unable to review that flight as I was in the bush/off line) It took 3 days to get my bag and I had to pay $375.00 to have it transported to my location as it was over 100 Kilometers from that Airport and the local Airlink carrier would not got that far.

Unable to check in online until the morning of flight. No early baggage check available nor any BA personnel present. Poor customer service.

Boarding process was chaotic. Confusion over Boarding gates: gate 55 or gate 56 ???. Unnecessary standing in long lines to board. Better to call out Boarding groups one at a time and everyone else to sit. Airline only has 2 Boarding groups 1-3 and 4-9. That causes over crowding and chaos

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