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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
C$ 995
Typical prices: C$ 1,030-C$ 1,377
Lufthansa, SWISS
Wed 28/10Tue 10/11
LHR - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,147
Typical prices: C$ 1,251-C$ 1,882
British Airways
Tue 10/11Tue 8/12
LHR - JNB • Direct
Advice from real travellers
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
At Heathrow, track gate updates directly; BA lounge boards may be unreliable.
At Johannesburg, allow extra time for baggage claim; bags can take an hour.
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,098 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 35m (one-way)
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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

Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 p.m. - 9:55 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
15h 15m
1 stop
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8:40 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.
JNB
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LHR
16h 35m
1 stop
C$ 995Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 p.m. - 9:55 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
15h 15m
1 stop
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8:40 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.
JNB
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LHR
13h 25m
1 stop
C$ 996Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb
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5:50 p.m. - 9:55 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
14h 05m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:45 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.
JNB
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LHR
15h 00m
1 stop
C$ 999Lufthansa
Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
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4:40 p.m. - 9:55 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
15h 15m
1 stop
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8:40 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.
JNB
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LHR
13h 25m
1 stop
C$ 1,003Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
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9:15 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
11h 10mdirect
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7:35 p.m. - 4:55 a.m.
JNB
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LHR
11h 20mdirect
C$ 1,147British Airways
Wed, 11 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
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9:15 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
11h 10mdirect
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7:35 p.m. - 4:55 a.m.
JNB
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LHR
11h 20mdirect
C$ 1,147British Airways
Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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9:15 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
11h 10mdirect
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7:35 p.m. - 4:55 a.m.
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LHR
11h 20mdirect
C$ 1,147British Airways
Mon, 7 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
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7:15 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
11h 05mdirect
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8:10 p.m. - 5:25 a.m.
JNB
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LHR
11h 15mdirect
C$ 1,166Virgin Atlantic
Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
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7:15 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.
LHR
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JNB
11h 05mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:40 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.
JNB
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LHR
11h 15mdirect
C$ 1,168Virgin Atlantic
Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
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7:15 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.
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JNB
11h 05mdirect
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9:40 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.
JNB
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11h 15mdirect
C$ 1,170Virgin Atlantic
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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 October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London Heathrow Airport usually cost between C$ 1,265 and C$ 1,792 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 995 on Multiple Airlines (28 Oct–10 Nov).

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 Monday, 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 February, where tickets cost C$ 1,125 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,776 and C$ 1,739 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$ 1,180 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.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

C$ 755
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was C$ 755 for a one-way ticket and C$ 995 for a round-trip.

  • 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?

    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$ 1,262 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$ 1,506 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

  • 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 694 reviews
8.1Crew
6.9Food
7.7Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

10.0 ExcellentLye Sim, Jun 2026
LHR - JFK
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Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

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.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

Very good airline. There is still some room for improvement but overall I’m happy

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

Ok we did get an upgrade and the flight was delayed 45 minutes BUT without any bias. The crew were excellent, friendly, efficient and verging on exuberant, they all were so happy to do their jobs. Food excellent and the new safety video is fun to watch.

old seat need to go! outdated and uncomfortable. I waited 40 minutes for my bag

Flight on time. Food was poor - low quality and hard to eat due to poor layout

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Struggled with boarding pass on my iPhone.Suggest taking a printed copy. We sat upper deck at the rear on right hand side and best Economy flight in years. Bins below the windows made a massive difference for storage etc. inflight entertainment played up for a few pax but we were fine. Crew were first rate. Overall an excellent flight

They ran out of starter options but the alternative was okay. Just disappointed

Staff was wonderful. There was no breakfast because a cooling system had not been repaired. My luggage didn’t make it on the plane in London, so I had to wait to have my luggage delivered. I’m a long ways from home to be without items in my bag. We have to wait to be reimbursed for costs

The flight boarded two hours late and then we had an hour sitting in the aircraft before take off. Tempers got hot The actual flight was fine and the food was really tasty. Because we landed more than 3 hours late, I missed my connecting flight. No connecting flight for the rest of the day and had to sleep over. There was absolutely no support from BA on the other side. Nothing

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