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

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg and land in London, with an average flight time of 11h 13m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (3).

What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to London?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg to London was R5 162 for a one-way ticket and R11 421 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 airlines fly direct between Johannesburg and London?

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg to London. They are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic . The cheapest airline for this route is Virgin Atlantic, with the best return deal found costing R10 872. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at British Airways.

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?

Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld 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 travelers 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.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and London historically see delays in approximately 5% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 173 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to London flights?

Based on our data, Virgin Atlantic have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 5% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to London flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

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

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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to London?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to London were found on RwandAir (R11 421) and Kenya Airways (R11 421).

What are the most popular airlines flying to London?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to London is British Airways, followed by Virgin Atlantic and RwandAir.

R5 162 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Johannesburg to London (ZA1 - LON)

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Cheapest return fare

R11 421

Typical prices: R11 453-R14 897

RwandAir

Wed 23/9Wed 30/9

JNB - LHR • 1 stop

Cheapest direct flights

R11 985

Typical prices: R11 195-R14 195

Virgin Atlantic

Thu 5/11Wed 18/11

JNB - LHR • Direct

Direct flights

Every day

You can fly direct with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Average duration is 11h 13m

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

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Virgin Atlantic

Most punctual • 95% on-time

Evening flights

Best time • Fewest delays

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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to London

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

17:45 - 7:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

14h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl

21:20 - 13:55LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl

R11 421RwandAir

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 8

3:10 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

31h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl

21:10 - 13:55LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 45m1 stop Kigali Intl

R11 421RwandAir

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 5

1:15 - 6:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

30h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

11:00 - 10:55LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R11 421Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

18:35 - 19:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

25h 40m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Stockholm Arlanda

11:10 - 7:30LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m2 stops Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Frankfurt am Main

R11 453Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

22:50 - 6:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

32h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

10:10 - 3:55LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 469Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

8:20 - 8:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LTN London Luton

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

21:50 - 20:10LTN London Luton-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 20m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole

R11 485Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 18

14:30 - 6:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

17h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

10:10 - 3:55LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 598Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Mar 13

9:50 - 14:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

30h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20:55 - 8:20LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 647Etihad Airways

Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Jan 7

1:35 - 6:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

30h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:00 - 10:55LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R11 727Kenya Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 9

9:50 - 14:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

30h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20:55 - 8:20LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 759Etihad Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Johannesburg to London

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 8

17:45 - 9:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

16h 15m1 stop Kigali Intl

21:10 - 13:55LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 45m1 stop Kigali Intl

R12 711RwandAir

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

23:15 - 19:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

21h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

20:55 - 21:20LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R12 921KLM

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

23:15 - 18:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LCY London City

20h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

20:45 - 21:20LCY London City-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 179KLM

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 4

17:45 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

17h 00m1 stop Kigali Intl

21:20 - 13:55LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl

R13 502RwandAir

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

10:05 - 19:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-STN London Stansted

34h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Dublin

6:30 - 10:15STN London Stansted-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 45m2 stops Dublin Dubai Intl

R14 018Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 30

18:55 - 16:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

22h 30m1 stop Madrid Barajas

10:00 - 9:50LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R14 502Air Europa

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20

21:45 - 8:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

35h 55m1 stop Cairo

15:00 - 7:10LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 10m1 stop Cairo

R15 534Egyptair

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Nov 10

10:05 - 21:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

36h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:55 - 16:35LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 550Emirates

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20

21:45 - 8:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

35h 55m1 stop Cairo

15:00 - 7:10LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 10m1 stop Cairo

R15 550Egyptair

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 19

13:30 - 12:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

24h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:05 - 5:30LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R16 792Emirates

Recent direct flight deals from Johannesburg to London

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

21:40 - 6:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

11h 15mdirect

19:15 - 8:20LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

R11 985Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 24

19:35 - 4:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

11h 20mdirect

21:15 - 10:25LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 10mdirect

R12 421British Airways

Wed, Feb 10 - Thu, Mar 4

19:35 - 4:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

11h 20mdirect

21:15 - 10:25LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 10mdirect

R12 421British Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24

21:40 - 6:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

11h 15mdirect

19:15 - 8:20LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

R12 550Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Feb 10 - Thu, Mar 4

19:35 - 4:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

11h 20mdirect

21:15 - 10:25LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 10mdirect

R12 566British Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 14

21:40 - 6:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

11h 15mdirect

19:15 - 8:20LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

R12 727Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Feb 3

21:40 - 6:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

11h 15mdirect

19:15 - 8:20LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

R12 937Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Jan 12

19:35 - 4:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

11h 20mdirect

19:15 - 8:20LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

R21 115Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 4

21:15 - 7:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

11h 15mdirect

19:15 - 8:20LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

R21 954Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Jan 12

19:35 - 4:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

11h 20mdirect

19:15 - 8:20LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

R22 148Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to London flights

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

Prices

Airlines

Delays

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg to London?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to London from Johannesburg usually cost between R11 614 and R14 744 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R11 421 on RwandAir (Sept 30–Oct 8).

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to London flight route?

The cheapest return flight from Johannesburg to London costs R12 574 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 Johannesburg to London?

For Johannesburg to London, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from London back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to London is February, where tickets cost R11 776 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R15 131 and R14 615 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg to London, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight	R5 162

Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to London 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.

Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Apr 2025

Allowing three hours for Heathrow transit is a good estimate.

Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-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.

What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to London?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg to London was R5 162 for a one-way ticket and R11 421 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?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld 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 travelers 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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