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Flights from Johannesburg to London - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Johannesburg to London, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from London back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 918 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,095 and C$ 1,070 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

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

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 14m. The most common departure time is 9:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 41 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 6:55 pm and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 5:00 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport jets off at 9:05 pm and lands at 7:25 am.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Johannesburg to London

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

  • Can I exchange currency at London Heathrow?

    Yes, if you want to exchange money once you land in London, you can do so at one of the many Travelex stores that you can find in each terminal. You can even order your currency in advance and collect it at the airport. There are also numerous ATMs available.

  • Is it possible to get to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by public transport and how long would it take?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) is the closest airport to central Johannesburg, situated 15.5 miles from the city centre. It takes approximately 32min to get to Johannesburg OR Tambo on public transport from the city centre. In addition to the taxis and shuttle buses, which are freely available, there are five bus routes that run through the airport twice a day and one train, the Gautrain, which departs from Sandton and takes 25 minutes. You can travel to Sandton by train from all over the city.

  • Which terminal does South African Airlines fly into at London Heathrow and how can I travel to central London by public transport?

    SAA flies into Terminal 2 at London Heathrow. From there it will take 50min by public transport, on the London Underground to central London. Alternatively, the Heathrow Express (a train) goes direct to London Paddington train station in 15min (trains leave every 15min).

  • Which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow?

    There are two airlines which fly direct, with no stops – British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Many other airlines operate this route but with one or more stops. For example, Lufthansa has a stop in a German airport and KLM in a Dutch airport.

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

    Lufthansa, SWISS, KLM, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to London flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to London?

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

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

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

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

    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 Johannesburg to London.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to London?

    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 London with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to London?

    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 London from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 989 or less one-way and C$ 1,369 or less round-trip.
  • If you are at the airport with a little bit of time to spare before your flight, the Shongololo Lounge is one of the best and is open to everyone. To enter, you will need to pay a small day fee and show a paper version of your boarding pass. Once in, you can shower, watch television in comfortable chairs, have a snack and take a nap. There is also champagne available.
  • If you like to quietly watch the planes take off and land, head to the observation decks on the top of each terminal at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). The two decks are normally calmer, quieter places than elsewhere in the airport.
  • The Letsema Spa is renowned for a good manicure, facial or pedicure before getting on the flight. There is also an oxygen bar where travellers can inhale sharp bursts of oxygen, leaving you still feeling refreshed after your flight touches down in London Heathrow (LHR).
  • There are a number of ways to make sure your baggage remains intact on its journey through Johannesburg OR Tambo airport to London Heathrow. You can wrap your luggage in saran wrap/cling film at one of the machines at the airport (they can be found in both terminals), place cable ties through zipper fastenings and use a padlock.
  • If you are delayed once you arrive and need to sleep at Johannesburg OR Tambo airport, one of the best spots often picked by travellers is in the International Transfer area in Terminal B. The floors throughout the airport don’t have carpet so can be uncomfortable, but there is also a Transit Hotel where you can book rooms in 6 or 12-hour slots.
  • If you have an early flight or need to stay the night, there are also a few hotels located just a few minutes from JNB Airport like InterContinental Airport Hotel, Premier Airport Hotel and Garden Court Airport Hotel.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Johannesburg to London?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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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Top airline flying from Johannesburg to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to London. 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 Johannesburg to London? 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.
7.8
SWISSOverall score based on 2056 reviews
7.9boarding
7.6comfort
7.2entertainment
7.4food
8.4crew
Airline reviews

Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr. 2024DEN - ORD
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Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

Super friendly crew. Leg space and entertainment system are below average

The plane was so hot upon boarding. Their boarding process was so unnecessarily long. Service was subpar.

Flight was delayed for 4 hours and they misplaced my luggage too. Appalling.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

There were multiple delays and the food was poor. Better food.

Liked being hydrated. Carryon weight was limited for cold weather clothes that are heavy... could test to improve if possible.

United Airlines flights serviced by Swiss Airlines provide for zero communication with Swiss Airlines almost impossible to contact Swiss airlines to make seat selection, upgrades or changes. I won’t do that again if it can be helped.

We were very impressed with Swiss Air. The service was exceptional. Unfortunately, we had a baby behind us that screamed for hours. , It was a nightmare, though I completely understand that it was not Swiss Airs fault.

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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
11h 10mJNB-LHR
directQatar Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
directFinnair
11h 20mJNB-LHR
directIberia
11h 10mJNB-LHR
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR

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Johannesburg - London Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

London (LHR)United Kingdom

Return flight deals:

London - Johannesburg

Cabin classes:

C$ 4,486
C$ 3,179
C$ 1,263

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