R7 961 Find Cheap Flights from London to Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R10 014
Typical prices: R15 434-R11 916
Air Algerie
Fri 12/6Mon 15/6
LHR - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R11 899
Typical prices: R17 529-R14 087
British Airways
Tue 29/9Fri 9/10
LHR - JNB • Direct
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Expect to self-tag bags with British Airways.
Allow an hour for luggage at Johannesburg Airport.
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Cheap Flights from London to Johannesburg (LHR-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Johannesburg 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Johannesburg

Fri, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 15
Air Algerie Logo
15:00 - 9:15
LHR
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JNB
17h 15m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
20:35 - 13:30
JNB
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LHR
17h 55m
1 stop
R10 014Air Algerie
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 8:15
LHR
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JNB
34h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 - 20:05
JNB
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LHR
35h 20m
2 stops
R10 183Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 8:15
LHR
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JNB
34h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 - 20:05
JNB
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LHR
35h 20m
2 stops
R10 216Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Fri, Jun 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 8:20
LHR
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JNB
34h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 - 20:05
JNB
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LHR
35h 15m
2 stops
R10 267Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 21 - Mon, Jul 6
Egyptair Logo
15:00 - 7:10
LHR
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JNB
15h 10m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 13:35
JNB
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LHR
16h 50m
1 stop
R10 368Egyptair
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 - 8:20
LHR
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JNB
24h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 - 19:25
JNB
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LHR
34h 35m
3 stops
R10 486Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Fri, Jul 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:45 - 10:30
LHR
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 11:40
JNB
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LHR
18h 40m
1 stop
R10 553Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:45 - 10:30
LHR
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:50
JNB
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LHR
16h 50m
1 stop
R10 637Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 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
R10 654Kenya Airways
Wed, May 6 - Fri, May 15
Egyptair Logo
22:10 - 7:10
LHR
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JNB
32h 00m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 13:35
JNB
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LHR
16h 50m
1 stop
R10 688Egyptair
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg 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?

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 departing in June.

What is the cheapest London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg costs R11 119 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Johannesburg?

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

When flying from London to Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

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, 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 is May, where tickets cost R12 825 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R20 938 and R20 921 respectively.

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

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, 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flightR7 961
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg

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

Flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Heathrow to Johannesburg 
GerhardFlew with British Airways
LHR
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JNB
Apr 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 Airways
LHR
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JNB
Dec 2023
Leave at least an hour for luggage to arrive at JNB.

FAQs for booking London to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg was R7 961 for a one-way ticket and R10 014 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Johannesburg?

    On your way to Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from London Heathrow. You’ll be landing in one of Johannesburg’s 2 airports: Johannesburg Lanseria or Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Johannesburg?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to 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 to Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from London 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 to 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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to 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 Johannesburg from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg?

 
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.
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Johannesburg

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 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 Johannesburg

 
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 Johannesburg? 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.
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RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
7,9Boarding
8,0Crew
6,8Entertainment
7,7Comfort
7,4Food
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
KGL - DOH
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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.

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

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

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

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.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

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

Not to bad but it was hard changing my seat

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.

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.

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

All was good, except my USB charging did not work, so my phone got drained and I could not charge it. Same happened to my neighbour.

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!

Food is too little (in volume) and too spicy.. There are no snacks in the back of the plane in between meals.

This flight had way more space than my international flight which is just embarrassing

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

Business class was roomy and comfortable however, the entertainment screen was very dark and hard to see.

The Britts are wonderful to fly with and the crew were very hospitable. Again, I really wish they had been able to retrieve my carryon bag from baggage claim before the flight so I could be in a less worrisome state of mind, but that's not on them. I completely understand. The window seats with the dimmable windows were very cool!

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

food options were terrible. for a 10-hour flight, there should be 2 decent meals. Also, flight attendants should come around with drinks more than just at the meals.

Smooth flight. The seats were comfortable but the reclining mechanism didn't work very well. My wife's seat required the flight attendant to push the seat forward while she pushed the button. The leg support didn't want to return to its home under the seat. I ordered the diabetic meal which was full of carbs. It was low in sugar but carbs turn into sugar so was it really diabetic? Overall the flight was pleasant, long but pleasant.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

Club Europe is always lovely. I really enjoy everything about it. One thing that has changed in recent years though, is the swap to Prosecco from Champagne in the lounges. This is really disappointing. I really don’t like Prosecco, and always looked forward to a lovely glass of champagne in the lounge. Is it possible to change back? It does make the whole experience a little more of a luxury experience.

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

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