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R5 466 Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to London

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Heathrow departing on 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Heathrow

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Heathrow 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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8:20 - 20:45JNB-LHR
13h 25m1 stop
18:40 - 10:10LHR-JNB
13h 30m1 stop
R7 367
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Nov 19
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
17:10 - 10:10LHR-JNB
15h 00m1 stop
R7 403
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Feb 4
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
11:30 - 9:30LHR-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
R7 860Lufthansa
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Sun, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 24
8:20 - 22:40JNB-LHR
15h 20m1 stop
20:15 - 7:05LHR-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
R7 879Lufthansa
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Tue, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 29
20:25 - 19:15JNB-LHR
24h 50m1 stop
20:05 - 10:10LHR-JNB
36h 05m1 stop
R7 952SWISS
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Wed, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 18
20:25 - 21:40JNB-LHR
27h 15m1 stop
6:00 - 10:10LHR-JNB
26h 10m1 stop
R7 970SWISS
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Tue, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 30
16:00 - 9:00JNB-LHR
18h 00m2 stops
21:20 - 13:50LHR-JNB
15h 30m1 stop
R11 717RwandAir
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Tue, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 24
17:20 - 7:00JNB-LHR
14h 40m1 stop
21:20 - 13:50LHR-JNB
15h 30m1 stop
R11 754RwandAir
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Fri, Sep 27 - Fri, Oct 11
12:10 - 16:15JNB-LHR
29h 05m1 stop
10:00 - 10:55LHR-JNB
22h 55m2 stops
R12 211Kenya Airways
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Sun, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 29
12:10 - 16:15JNB-LHR
29h 05m1 stop
17:10 - 15:50LHR-JNB
21h 40m2 stops
R12 266Kenya Airways
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Sun, Oct 13 - Sun, Apr 27

Flights from Johannesburg to Heathrow - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport cost R6 939 and was between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and London Heathrow Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R12 644.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to London?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg 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 on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg 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 to London Heathrow Airport is February, where tickets cost R12 485 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is R15 812 and R14 441 respectively.

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

The average 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 R43 459, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 160 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to London?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Johannesburg to London were found on Lufthansa (R7 860) and SWISS (R7 952). Qatar Airways proposed the cheapest one-way flight at R5 466.

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport. They are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest airline for this route is Virgin Atlantic, with the best one-way deal found costing R11 680. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Atlantic.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport per day?

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg and land in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 14m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to London take?

Flying to London from Johannesburg requires at least one stopover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 11h 05m.

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Cheapest flight

R5 466
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to London flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport was R299 for a one-way ticket and R403 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to London?

    There are 2 airports in Johannesburg (Johannesburg Lanseria and Johannesburg OR Tambo.) and only 1 airport in London (London Heathrow). The cheapest flights are generally found on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to London?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to London?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and London, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from 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 Johannesburg to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from 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 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 Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from 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 Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to London Heathrow?

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

Direct departures

Johannesburg to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Johannesburg

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/9Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 15mJNB-LHR
R5 466
19/9Thu
2 stopsRwandAir
18h 50mJNB-LHR
R5 502
2/10Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
27h 50mJNB-LHR
R6 197
29/7Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
33h 50mJNB-LHR
R6 215
2/10Wed
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
R6 453
12/10Sat
3 stops
31h 30mJNB-LHR
R6 745
5/10Sat
3 stops
25h 10mJNB-LHR
R6 800
22/9Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
19h 00mJNB-LHR
R7 294
12/10Sat
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
R7 348
5/8Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
19h 00mJNB-LHR
R7 385

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Last minute flights from Johannesburg to Heathrow

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/7Mon
multi-stop
14h 10mJNB-LHR
21/8Wed
multi-stop
25h 05mLHR-JNB
R9 579
29/7Mon
multi-stopKLM
16h 55mJNB-LHR
21/8Wed
multi-stopKLM
23h 25mLHR-JNB
R10 017
27/7Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 40mJNB-LHR
15/1Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 15mLHR-JNB
R10 328
29/7Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
13h 40mJNB-LHR
14/1Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
32h 50mLHR-JNB
R11 187
27/7Sat
multi-stopSWISS
23h 20mJNB-LHR
17/1Fri
multi-stopSWISS
36h 05mLHR-JNB
R11 681
27/7Sat
multi-stopSWISS
37h 40mJNB-LHR
21/8Wed
multi-stopSWISS
36h 05mLHR-JNB
R12 339
30/7Tue
multi-stopAir France
22h 45mJNB-LHR
23/9Mon
multi-stopAir France
35h 55mLHR-JNB
R13 436
27/7Sat
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
21/8Wed
directBritish Airways
11h 10mLHR-JNB
R13 472
27/7Sat
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
15/1Wed
directBritish Airways
11h 05mLHR-JNB
R13 765
27/7Sat
multi-stopAir France
23h 10mJNB-LHR
21/8Wed
multi-stopAir France
24h 35mLHR-JNB
R15 538

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