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C$ 714 Find cheap flights from London to Johannesburg

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Cheap flight deals from London to Johannesburg (LHR-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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3:20 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.LHR-JNB
16h 20m1 stop
11:55 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.JNB-LHR
19h 05m1 stop
C$ 834
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Mon, 27 May - Thu, 14 Nov
7:15 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.LHR-JNB
25h 05m1 stop
11:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.JNB-LHR
18h 00m1 stop
C$ 835KLM
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 10 Jul
4:25 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.LHR-JNB
13h 05m1 stop
8:20 a.m. - 10:40 p.m.JNB-LHR
15h 20m1 stop
C$ 862Lufthansa
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Mon, 2 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep
2:45 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.LHR-JNB
16h 55m2 stops
11:59 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.JNB-LHR
19h 01m1 stop
C$ 875KLM
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Mon, 27 May - Thu, 14 Nov
4:25 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.LHR-JNB
13h 05m1 stop
8:20 a.m. - 10:40 p.m.JNB-LHR
15h 20m1 stop
C$ 888Lufthansa
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Mon, 2 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep
9:20 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.LHR-JNB
16h 40m2 stops
4:00 p.m. - 6:20 a.m.JNB-LHR
16h 20m2 stops
C$ 889RwandAir
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Mon, 27 May - Thu, 14 Nov
3:00 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.LHR-JNB
14h 25m1 stop
7:55 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.JNB-LHR
30h 35m1 stop
C$ 894Air Algerie
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Sun, 22 Sep - Mon, 7 Oct
9:20 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.LHR-JNB
15h 30m1 stop
4:00 p.m. - 6:20 a.m.JNB-LHR
16h 20m2 stops
C$ 955RwandAir
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Tue, 22 Oct - Tue, 29 Oct
9:25 p.m. - 9:25 a.m.LHR-JNB
11h 00mdirect
7:45 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.JNB-LHR
11h 15mdirect
C$ 1,297British Airways
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Tue, 22 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct
9:25 p.m. - 9:25 a.m.LHR-JNB
11h 00mdirect
10:15 p.m. - 7:40 a.m.JNB-LHR
11h 25mdirect
C$ 1,303British Airways
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Mon, 21 Oct - Mon, 4 Nov

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

The average price of all 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 to Johannesburg, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday 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 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 May, where tickets cost C$ 999 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,660 and C$ 1,474 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 29 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 KLM (C$ 835) and Lufthansa (C$ 862). RwandAir proposed the cheapest one-way flight at C$ 714.

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest airline for this route is British Airways, with the best deal found costing C$ 1,175. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at British Airways.

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Each day, there are 6 nonstop flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 05m. The most common departure time is 7:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 6.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 2 cabin class options for the route. These are 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?

A direct flight to Johannesburg will take on average 11h 00m to travel the 14,593 km flying distance from London.

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Heathrow Airport at 7:05 pm and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from London to Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 10:15 pm and lands at 10:15 am.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 714
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from London 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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 London to 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 C$ 520 for a one-way ticket and C$ 607 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to Johannesburg?

    Only SWISS offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to Johannesburg flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Johannesburg?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from London to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • 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 round-trip 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Johannesburg

  • 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from London to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Heathrow to OR Tambo, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Top airline flying from London 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 London 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.
6.8
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6868 reviews
6.8Comfort
7.0Boarding
6.4Food
7.7Crew
6.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

We were told to check our bags at the last minute, and the communication was poor.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024LHR - CDG
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We were told to check our bags at the last minute, and the communication was poor.

Lost our luggage in Heathrow. Showed up 3 days into a 7 day vacation. Very inconvenient and disappointing!!

My luggage never arrived to Zurich. They can't confirm when it will arrive

Late again. 3 out of 4 late. One cancelled flight and one lost bag.

Charged an extra 65 pounds for overweight suitcase, Not told how much overweight but had no choice but to pay the price. Compare to Delta Airlines where I flew internationally a few days before with this suitcase and no extra charge by Delta. Comfort was horrible. I am just under 6 feet tall, and good that the flight was only 1 1/2 hours, because my knees were in the seat back in front of me the whole flight. I felt that my knees were part way up to my chest. No reason to have the seats that close. I will say to the positive was the flight crew, very friendly and efficient.

The flight was delayed as they were waiting on catering. Catering. Was eventually delivered but they still had no food. No meals for us in business class - just a bag of nuts.

Our luggage is missing. We are at the Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

The flight was on time and the crew very professional. Everything went as expected and I will use BA again for this trip.

We paid to have overhead carry-on baggage. When we got to the gate we were told that our carry on bags would need to be checked and go below because the flight was full. Notably we were nowhere near the last people to board and about 30 other passengers also had to check their carry-on bags. Other than that the flight was fine.

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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.
26/5Sun
2 stopsRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
C$ 714
5/6Wed
2 stopsSWISS
25h 10mLHR-JNB
C$ 742
14/5Tue
1 stopSAUDIA
56h 45mLHR-JNB
C$ 776
13/8Tue
1 stopKLM
23h 25mLHR-JNB
C$ 801
10/8Sat
1 stopKLM
25h 45mLHR-JNB
C$ 807
24/5Fri
2 stopsRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
C$ 837
25/5Sat
1 stopEthiopian Air
15h 05mLHR-JNB
C$ 868
26/5Sun
3 stopsEthiopian Air
35h 30mLHR-JNB
C$ 1,160
19/6Wed
directBritish Airways
11h 00mLHR-JNB
C$ 1,349
5/11Tue
directBritish Airways
11h 05mLHR-JNB
C$ 1,353

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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.
14/5Tue
multi-stopKLM
13h 50mLHR-JNB
16/7Tue
multi-stopKLM
15h 35mJNB-LHR
C$ 834
14/5Tue
multi-stopKLM
16h 55mLHR-JNB
16/7Tue
multi-stopKLM
15h 35mJNB-LHR
C$ 871
14/5Tue
multi-stopKLM
16h 55mLHR-JNB
16/7Tue
multi-stopKLM
15h 35mJNB-LHR
C$ 875
13/5Mon
multi-stopEtihad Airways
34h 40mLHR-JNB
30/5Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
21h 50mJNB-LHR
C$ 1,013
13/5Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
28/5Tue
multi-stopRwandAir
18h 00mJNB-LHR
C$ 1,036
14/5Tue
multi-stopSWISS
36h 55mLHR-JNB
16/7Tue
multi-stopSWISS
26h 55mJNB-LHR
C$ 1,043
14/5Tue
multi-stopSWISS
36h 55mLHR-JNB
16/7Tue
multi-stopSWISS
26h 55mJNB-LHR
C$ 1,047
12/5Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
12/6Wed
multi-stopRwandAir
15h 10mJNB-LHR
C$ 1,102
14/5Tue
directBritish Airways
11h 00mLHR-JNB
16/7Tue
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
C$ 1,520
14/5Tue
directBritish Airways
11h 00mLHR-JNB
2/6Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
C$ 1,701

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London - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

London (undefined)United Kingdom

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - London

Cabin classes:

C$ 8,763
C$ 3,601
C$ 1,856

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