LHR - JNB

C$ 696 Find Cheap Flights from London to Johannesburg

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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from London to Johannesburg

Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
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6:40 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.LHR-JNB
13h 50m1 stop
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8:15 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.JNB-LHR
24h 25m2 stops
C$ 929SWISS
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Sat, 1 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
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8:05 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.LHR-JNB
36h 25m1 stop
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8:15 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.JNB-LHR
13h 50m1 stop
C$ 937SWISS
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Thu, 20 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
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8:55 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.LHR-JNB
33h 25m1 stop
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9:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.JNB-LHR
30h 40m1 stop
C$ 938Etihad Airways
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Sun, 2 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
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1:55 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.LHR-JNB
16h 25m1 stop
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9:50 a.m. - 6:40 a.m.JNB-LHR
22h 50m1 stop
C$ 940Etihad Airways
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
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6:40 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.LHR-JNB
13h 50m1 stop
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10:10 a.m. - 10:55 p.m.JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
C$ 941
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Mon, 13 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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9:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.LHR-JNB
22h 00m1 stop
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9:50 a.m. - 6:40 a.m.JNB-LHR
22h 50m1 stop
C$ 943Etihad Airways
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Wed, 21 Jan - Tue, 24 Mar
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1:50 p.m. - 7:05 a.m.LHR-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
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10:10 a.m. - 10:55 p.m.JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
C$ 961Lufthansa
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Thu, 12 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar
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5:10 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.LHR-JNB
15h 20m1 stop
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10:10 a.m. - 10:55 p.m.JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
C$ 966
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 28 Oct
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9:00 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.LHR-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
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2:30 p.m. - 6:35 a.m.JNB-LHR
18h 05m1 stop
C$ 998Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 5 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
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8:15 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.LHR-JNB
14h 50m1 stop
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2:30 p.m. - 6:35 a.m.JNB-LHR
18h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,030Ethiopian Air
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by KAYAK users
Prepare to tag and check in your own bag with BA.
Allow an hour for luggage at Johannesburg Airport.
User tips
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Top airlines
SWISS
Cheapest • from C$ 929 (round-trip)
British Airways
Best reviews • 6.6 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 5% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 929
Typical prices: C$ 929-1304
SWISS
Mon 3/11Mon 17/11
LHR - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,120
Typical prices: C$ 1,229-1433
British Airways
Tue 11/11Wed 26/11
LHR - JNB • Direct
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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?

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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to London, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, 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$ 1,040 (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$ 1,766 and C$ 1,632 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.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 1,040, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightC$ 696
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% 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.

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$ 503 for a one-way ticket and C$ 671 for a round-trip.

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

    Only Lufthansa 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.

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

  • 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 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.
6.6
British AirwaysOverall score based on 7361 reviews
6.9Boarding
6.4Entertainment
6.3Food
6.7Comfort
7.6Crew
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what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sep 2025LHR - DFW
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what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

Boarding was poor. Why are first class passengers not boarded first?! Bus to the plane and then held on a packed bus because we were waiting for people on the bus before to finish boarding. Seat belt on the fist clas seat is very uncomfortable, cutting into your neck. Other than that crew, seating and food were all excellent. Entertainment, as usual - rubbish.

The flight was fine but no food available apart from snacks like Pringles and olives which was a problem for me as I hadn’t eaten anything that day. But the worst problem was BA left 24 suitcases in Heathrow as the flight was too full but didn’t tell anyone. So we waited for ages at Toulouse airport with no information and finally found out from the one member of staff in the baggage collection area who explained what had happened and apologised for no announcement being made but said that was their policy. Then BA contacted me today to say they have found my luggage and can deliver it to me on Tuesday - half way through my holiday!!!! So a friend has had to make a four hour round trip in his car to go and collect the luggage from the airport so we can get it today. A TOTAL SHAMBLES AND DISREGARD BY BA FOR THEIR PASSENGERS’ BEST INTERESTS.

Much much better than my previous times on British Airways the food was spot-on and the service was really genuine and attentive

Flight was delayed but my previous flight was as well so It worked to my advantage. This was my first time in first class. I don't think they ever stopped feeding us. The seating area was very spacious and comfortable. The attendants were wonderful, warm, friendly and very personable.

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

Horrible experience. They broke the handle of my checked in suitcase and then refused pay for damages

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

The flight was very delayed in taking off - which was out of control of the crew, but then the pilot worked hard so we only arrived about 30 minutes late. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating!

They issued seat assignments and sat my 2 year-old in the row behind me, separate from me and my daughter. Communication/ customer service was terrible. They told me to change it in London, then in London, they told me to talk to the cabin crew, then a supervisor came and stuck us in the back of the plane when we were supposed to be in row 25. Overall, they need to really work on their customer service. Additionally the food was terrible and they ran out of meals and didn’t have any kid options. To top it off there was no in-flight entertainment for the first hour of the trip.

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