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

• Earliest: departs at 19:35 and lands at 6:55
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 9:00.

The flight takes about 11h 20m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport takes 11h 20m, covering 14 596 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport range from R12 181 to R16 573, with an average of R13 979 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 181 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of R13 979. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R9 126 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R15 424 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 264–R1 648 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R5 758, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R640 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Rentacar

Flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 47m.

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R13 681 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R14 390, a difference of R709.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 55m, compared to 13h 59m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 41m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

London Heathrow Airport is 2 hours behind Johannesburg (British Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, and Piccadilly Circus. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport flights:

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

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

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

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

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