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R6 115 Find cheap flights from London to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London to Johannesburg departing on 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Johannesburg.
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Cheap flight deals from London to Johannesburg (LON-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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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9:40 - 7:10LHR-JNB
19h 30m1 stop
21:45 - 12:35JNB-LHR
16h 50m1 stop
R10 186Egypt Air
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Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 18
10:00 - 3:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
14:30 - 5:40JNB-LGW
17h 10m1 stop
R10 223Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 24
18:25 - 10:55LHR-JNB
15h 30m1 stop
1:15 - 16:15JNB-LHR
16h 00m1 stop
R10 661Kenya Airways
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Thu, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 24
18:25 - 10:55LHR-JNB
15h 30m1 stop
17:00 - 16:15JNB-LHR
24h 15m1 stop
R11 227Kenya Airways
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Thu, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 25
17:45 - 10:10LCY-JNB
14h 25m1 stop
20:25 - 8:45JNB-LCY
14h 20m1 stop
R11 227SWISS
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Thu, Nov 21 - Thu, Jan 23
9:30 - 8:35LHR-JNB
22h 05m1 stop
9:55 - 12:45JNB-LHR
27h 50m1 stop
R11 263Etihad Airways
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Thu, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 12
22:00 - 8:35LGW-JNB
33h 35m2 stops
13:35 - 13:25JNB-LGW
24h 50m1 stop
R11 446
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 24
22:00 - 8:35LGW-JNB
33h 35m2 stops
9:50 - 15:40JNB-LGW
31h 50m2 stops
R11 519
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Tue, Sep 10 - Sun, Dec 1
9:30 - 8:35LHR-JNB
22h 05m1 stop
9:55 - 12:45JNB-LHR
27h 50m1 stop
R11 811Etihad Airways
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Thu, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 12
9:25 - 10:10LCY-JNB
22h 45m1 stop
20:25 - 18:35JNB-LCY
24h 10m1 stop
R12 559SWISS
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Wed, Dec 4 - Tue, Jan 21

Flights from London to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest London to Johannesburg flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from London to Johannesburg.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from London to Johannesburg cost R14 536 and was between London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R17 246.

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

The average price of all flights from London 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 Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London 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 to Johannesburg is May, where tickets cost R12 906 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is R22 088 and R19 587 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London to Johannesburg, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 121 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting London to Johannesburg were found on Egypt Air (R10 186) and Ethiopian Air (R10 223). Lufthansa proposed the cheapest one-way flight at R8 525.

Which airlines fly direct between London and Johannesburg?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London to Johannesburg.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from London to Johannesburg. They are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest airline for this route is Virgin Atlantic, with the best one-way deal found costing R14 028. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Atlantic.

How many flights are there between London and Johannesburg per day?

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from London and land in Johannesburg, with an average flight time of 11h 05m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Johannesburg?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from London to Johannesburg take?

There are no direct flights for this route. The shortest travel duration to get to Johannesburg from London is 11h 00m.

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Cheapest flight

R6 115
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg

When to book flights from London to Johannesburg

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

FAQs for booking flights from London to Johannesburg

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Johannesburg?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Johannesburg was R335 for a one-way ticket and R558 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, 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 travelers 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.

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Flights from London to Johannesburg: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from London to Johannesburg 
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.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Johannesburg?

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

Direct departures

London to Johannesburg

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg to London

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/9Mon
2 stops
33h 35mLGW-JNB
R6 115
27/8Tue
2 stops
33h 35mLGW-JNB
R6 207
2/12Mon
1 stopLufthansa
22h 30mLHR-JNB
R8 525
18/11Mon
1 stopSWISS
14h 25mLCY-JNB
R8 689
20/8Tue
1 stopRwandAir
15h 30mLHR-JNB
R8 835
7/10Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 45mLGW-JNB
R8 872
11/11Mon
2 stopsRwandAir
16h 30mLHR-JNB
R8 908
20/8Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 45mLGW-JNB
R8 908
17/11Sun
1 stopSWISS
13h 30mLGW-JNB
R8 945
17/11Sun
1 stopLufthansa
14h 15mLCY-JNB
R11 245

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Last minute flights from London to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
26/7Fri
multi-stopRwandAir
15h 30mLHR-JNB
4/8Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
18h 05mJNB-LHR
R15 863
26/7Fri
multi-stopRwandAir
15h 30mLHR-JNB
3/8Sat
multi-stopRwandAir
30h 55mJNB-LHR
R17 707
28/7Sun
multi-stopAir Mauritius
18h 50mLGW-JNB
1/8Thu
multi-stopAir Mauritius
18h 20mJNB-LGW
R18 821
25/7Thu
multi-stopAir Mauritius
18h 50mLGW-JNB
29/7Mon
multi-stopAir Mauritius
18h 15mJNB-LGW
R19 989
24/7Wed
multi-stop
29h 55mLHR-JNB
12/9Thu
multi-stop
21h 50mJNB-LHR
R20 537
28/7Sun
multi-stop
29h 30mLHR-JNB
31/7Wed
multi-stop
33h 50mJNB-LHR
R21 687
26/7Fri
multi-stopKLM
23h 25mLHR-JNB
9/9Mon
multi-stopKLM
22h 40mJNB-LHR
R23 293
24/7Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 55mLHR-JNB
5/8Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
19h 00mJNB-LHR
R23 695
24/7Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 55mLHR-JNB
6/8Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
17h 30mJNB-LHR
R23 749
25/7Thu
multi-stopKLM
13h 50mLHR-JNB
29/7Mon
multi-stopKLM
36h 30mJNB-LHR
R25 812

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