R5 294 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to London – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Johannesburg to London flights:

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

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

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

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Flights from Johannesburg to London may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), with arrivals available at airports in London such as London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

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

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

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

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 462 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R14 467 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 402–R1 629 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 13% of one-stop connections

Kigali Intl (KGL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Johannesburg to London route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R12 949 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R13 764, a difference of R814. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 49 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in London are Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 19:25 and lands at 6:42
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 9:17.

The flight takes about 11h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of R13 345. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg to London takes 11h 17m, covering 14 584 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.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R5 603, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 12m, compared to 14h 18m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 47m via London Heathrow (LHR).

London is 1 hour behind Johannesburg (British Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around R113:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around R137:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around R171:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around R175:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around R160:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Return flights from Johannesburg to London range from R11 595 to R15 848, with an average of R13 345 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 595 counts as a good deal.