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R8 452 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R11 610
Typical prices: R15 861-R12 193
Kenya Airways
Wed 30/9Sun 11/10
LHR - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R12 760
Typical prices: R22 062-R17 075
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 13/6Tue 7/7
LHR - JNB • Direct
Advice from real travellers
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Prepare to tag and check in your own bag with BA.
Allow an hour for luggage at Johannesburg Airport.
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Best reviews • 7,8 score
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Cheapest • Avg R9 872 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo (LHR-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to OR Tambo

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 11
Kenya Airways Logo
18:25 - 0:15
LHR
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JNB
28h 50m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 16:15
JNB
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LHR
29h 05m
1 stop
R11 610Kenya Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 22
Kenya Airways Logo
18:25 - 0:15
LHR
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JNB
28h 50m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 16:15
JNB
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LHR
29h 05m
1 stop
R11 642Kenya Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 14
Kenya Airways Logo
18:25 - 15:50
LHR
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JNB
20h 25m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 16:15
JNB
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LHR
29h 05m
1 stop
R11 659Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 29
Kenya Airways Logo
18:25 - 10:55
LHR
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JNB
15h 30m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 16:15
JNB
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LHR
29h 05m
1 stop
R11 675Kenya Airways
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
Kenya Airways Logo
18:25 - 0:15
LHR
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JNB
28h 50m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 16:15
JNB
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LHR
16h 00m
1 stop
R11 691Kenya Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 26
Kenya Airways Logo
17:25 - 0:25
LHR
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JNB
29h 00m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 15:30
JNB
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LHR
15h 55m
1 stop
R11 966Kenya Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 7
Kenya Airways Logo
17:25 - 10:55
LHR
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JNB
15h 30m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 15:30
JNB
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LHR
24h 30m
1 stop
R11 982Kenya Airways
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Feb 16
SWISS Logo
18:40 - 10:00
LHR
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JNB
13h 20m
1 stop
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20:40 - 8:05
JNB
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LHR
13h 25m
1 stop
R11 999SWISS
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Oct 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:30 - 9:40
LHR
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JNB
26h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 15:10
JNB
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LHR
26h 40m
2 stops
R12 290Turkish Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:30 - 9:40
LHR
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JNB
26h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 15:10
JNB
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LHR
26h 40m
2 stops
R12 323Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to OR Tambo flights

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

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is November, where tickets cost R13 019 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R20 516 and R20 419 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R16 353 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR8 452
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Heathrow to OR Tambo 
GerhardFlew with British AirwaysApr 2024
dont rely on the departure boards in the BA lounge. And prepare to have to tag and check in your own bag, even when flying business class
GregFlew with British AirwaysDec 2023
Leave at least an hour for luggage to arrive at JNB.

FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Are there any direct flights from LHR to JMB Airport?

    British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer direct flights to Johannesburg from LHR, and many other airlines fly with only one stopover, minimising the flight hours. You’ll find that airlines like Kenya Airlines, Egypt Air, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines often fly with only one stopover, generally at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or in Cairo, Frankfurt, or Istanbul.

  • Are there any hotels that I can stay at in JMB Airport?

    There are six hotels for you to stay at in JMB Airport, all located within a 10min walk of the airport. The Garden Court Hotel – OR Tambo International Airport is only a few minutes’ walk from the airport and is located near to Rhodesfield metro station, ideal for travelling around the city. There is also the Southern Sun Hotel – OR Tambo International Airport, which is again only a few minutes from the airport. This accommodation offers a free shuttle service from the main terminal every 15min if you prefer not to walk.

  • Can I hire a car from JMB Airport?

    Yes, the airport has several companies for you to hire from, such as Hertz, Avis, Sixt, and Thrifty. You can collect your hire car outside the airport entrance in the car hire drop-off and collection car park, behind the Intercontinental Hotel. You’ll find the car hire companies at the north end of the car park, in front of the terminals.

  • What lounges can I use when I fly from LHR to JMB Airport?

    If you chose to fly with Virgin Atlantic then you can enjoy the Clubhouse at LHR, where you can try a complimentary a la carte menu, order drinks from the bar, or freshen up with a shower before your flight. You’ll find it in the Upper Class Wing in Terminal 3, open from 06:00 to 22:00.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R8 452 for a one-way ticket and R11 610 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    When flying out of London Heathrow Airport you will be using London Heathrow. You will be landing at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, also known as Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Johannesburg, British Airways or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Johannesburg are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of R16 452 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 R15 995 and an overall rating of 7,5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R13 141 or less one-way and R17 314 or less round-trip.
  • Once you have landed at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) you’ll find several currency exchange offices where you can change your sterling for the local rand. There are many within the central terminal building and one Travelex in International Arrivals.
  • At JNB Airport you can catch the fast train service to Sandton and beyond to Johannesburg and Pretoria, allowing you to travel hassle-free from the airport.
  • You can hire baggage trolleys at JNB Airport and there are also porters who are available to help you with your luggage if you need it. You can expect to tip the porters around R10 (£0.50) for their help.
  • There are several information kiosks throughout JNB Airport if you ever find that you need help. You’ll find one located in Terminal A by the international arrivals and departures areas.
  • If you find that you need medical attention after landing at JNB Airport then you can go to the first aid point at the travel clinic. It is open 24h and can offer emergency care, first aid, and immunisations.
  • There are several airlines that you can choose to fly with when travelling from London Heathrow to JMB, such as Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and KLM. These airlines don’t generally offer direct flights, but rather routes with one stopover.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow 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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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow

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 Heathrow to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1524 reviews
7,3Food
7,2Entertainment
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
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Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

10,0 ExcellentBob, May 2026
AMS - YYZ
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Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

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.

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.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

We were rebooked twice to the point that we didn’t even fly Lufthansa that day. We apparently though had to pay Lufthansa’s baggage fees for our sports luggage. The United Airlines Counter in Anchorage charged us for oversized bags, not sports luggage and told us it was Lufthansa’s fees. How is this possible?

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

The crew was very nice. The equipment on the 747 felt old.

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

Entertainment system is old, touch screen isn’t working properly. New movies should be added atleast once a month Should provide toothbrush and toothpaste at least when asked.

Poor service, antiquated plane with 2-3-2. B-class config upstairs. Tight and not comfortable—not what I expected for paying B-class! AND my bag didn’t make the transfer, bag will be delivered the day after it lands!

Cheap Flight Fares would not provide booking info. I canceled the reservation and we arbitrated with American Express. They provided erroneous info to Amex and it was determined that C.F.F. deserved the price of the ticket. Worse experience I've ever had.

Seating space is appalling. Seats and all surrounding area in "Economy" is built for individuals shorter than 4' 10" and below 120 lbs. Ridiculous. While I'm not expecting fine dining, the food was the worst airplane food that I can recall.

Business class lounge for my gate was closed and no email was sent, causing me to walk back and forth to different gates, etc for over 20 minutes one way. Flight entertainment was mediocre with very poor choices especially for business class cabin. Original flight was cancelled and rebooking was difficult and no reason given for cancellation.

Very comfortable flight and simple and directed one way and back. Amazing price.

We loved our flight attendant, Emma from Scotland, the meal and entertainment offerings were wonderful, the flight was smooth, and enough leg room to stretch. We would fly with you again!

Los Angeles to London. 25th of April 2026. Business class. I was flying backwards with a complete stranger snoring next to me. In Business class. Males and females, strangers lying next to each other. Seats were backwards. I paid for comfort. I got dizziness and stress.

I liked that we got there safely. I disliked long delays, gate and ticket agents incompetence and apathy and having my luggage lost. Five days later I've yet to get anything more than a generic apology from British Air. Luggage yet to be located, much less returned.

Long line with check in at the DIA British Airway counter.

The flights were on time. Cabin crew were nice. The food was terrible! Checking in was not easy using my phone.

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