LHR - JNB

C$ 685 Find Cheap Flights from London to Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 819
Typical prices: C$ 1,666-C$ 1,200
Air Algerie
Tue 16/6Sat 4/7
LHR - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,249
Typical prices: C$ 1,807-C$ 1,360
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 18/6Mon 6/7
LHR - JNB • Direct
Advice from real travellers
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Prepare to tag and check in your own bag with BA.
Allow an hour for luggage at Johannesburg Airport.
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,085 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 40m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 4% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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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 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from London to Johannesburg

Tue, 16 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
Air Algerie Logo
3:00 p.m. - 9:15 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
17h 15m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
8:40 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
JNB
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LHR
17h 50m
1 stop
C$ 819Air Algerie
Fri, 24 Apr - Sat, 16 May
Air Algerie Logo
3:00 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
8:40 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
JNB
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LHR
17h 50m
1 stop
C$ 822Air Algerie
Fri, 24 Apr - Sat, 16 May
Air Algerie Logo
3:00 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
8:40 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
JNB
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LHR
17h 50m
1 stop
C$ 826Air Algerie
Fri, 19 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
Air Algerie Logo
3:00 p.m. - 9:15 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
17h 15m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
8:40 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
JNB
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LHR
17h 50m
1 stop
C$ 831Air Algerie
Fri, 24 Apr - Sat, 16 May
Air Algerie Logo
3:00 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
8:40 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
JNB
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LHR
17h 50m
1 stop
C$ 836Air Algerie
Tue, 7 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
Air Algerie Logo
3:00 p.m. - 9:15 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
17h 15m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
8:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
JNB
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LHR
18h 30m
1 stop
C$ 1,089Air Algerie
Sat, 20 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
2:45 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
16h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
JNB
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LHR
22h 10m
1 stop
C$ 1,090Etihad Airways
Mon, 4 May - Sat, 30 May
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 p.m. - 8:15 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
33h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
JNB
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LHR
28h 00m
1 stop
C$ 1,093Etihad Airways
Mon, 18 May - Wed, 8 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 p.m. - 8:15 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
33h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
JNB
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LHR
22h 10m
1 stop
C$ 1,094Etihad Airways
Thu, 9 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
2:45 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
16h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
JNB
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LHR
22h 10m
1 stop
C$ 1,105Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Johannesburg flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in June.

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 OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to London, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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 round-trip 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$ 1,067 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,736 and C$ 1,729 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,165 on average.

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

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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightC$ 685
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
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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.
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Flights from London to Johannesburg: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

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.

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$ 685 for a one-way ticket and C$ 819 for a round-trip.

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

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Johannesburg, Virgin Atlantic or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Johannesburg are Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,298 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,493 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,166 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Johannesburg?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo

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 OR Tambo 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 airlines 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.
7.5
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 685 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
6.9Food
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
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Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Mar 2026
BOS - LIS
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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

It was not British Air, we were put onto Air Portugal for our London to Lisbon leg.

Everything was spectacular except the boarding. It was just a mob of people while all groups were called over the public address system.

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.

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