R8 058 Find Cheap Flights from London to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 18:30 and lands at 5:37
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 8:22.

The flight takes about 11h 07m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg takes 11h 07m, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg range from R13 078 to R19 579, with an average of R15 572 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 078 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the R15 572 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R10 952 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R16 623 for direct.

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

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

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R9 079, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates averaging R490:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Avis

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates averaging R446:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Woodford
• Europcar

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R14 996 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R16 529, a difference of R1 533.

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 London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg. 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 59m, compared to 14h 09m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 48m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: 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
• Scandinavian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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