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Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg flights:

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

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

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

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

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).

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
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag in Economy class 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg:

• 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 R9 877 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R16 101 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 057–R1 625 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 7% 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 10% on the London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R14 500 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R16 077, a difference of R1 577. 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 18:30 and lands at 5:34
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 9:29.

The flight takes about 11h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of R15 114. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg takes 11h 04m, 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.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 539, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon 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 03m, compared to 14h 19m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 00m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

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 from around R111:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R65:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg range from R12 642 to R19 125, with an average of R15 114 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 642 counts as a good deal.