Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between £539 and £701 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £449 on Etihad Airways (19 Jan-1 Feb).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between £539 and £701 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £449 on Etihad Airways (19 Jan-1 Feb).

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 6% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 229 minutes.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport will take you 16h 05m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport is about 5634 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to London Heathrow Airport, with prices starting at £259. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at £343 and £377, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport for 54% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Virgin Atlantic. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £205. Users have also found prices from £208 and £239 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £292). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £485). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 11

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Question 13

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport is £278. On average you can expect to pay £1,002. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £389.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport consider choosing Scandinavian Airlines (92%), China Eastern (92%) or Delta (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or RwandAir.

Question 18

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport is Zurich. Doha follows Zurich in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.

Question 19

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in London Heathrow Airport stopover in Dubai least frequently. Kigali sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

Question 20

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Zurich travellers tend to visit Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Lindenhof, and Opernhaus Zürich more than anywhere else. Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Lindenhof, and Opernhaus Zürich can be accessed by travelling approximately 5.5 mi, 5.9 mi, and 6.4 mi, respectively from Zurich. Travellers can book a car hire at Zurich for about £47 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LHR?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow.

Question 24

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

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Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

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Round-trip from	£449
One-way from	£232
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£600
Good round-trip deal	£576 or less
Good one-way deal	£332 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£259	Average£469	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£343	Average£494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£377	Average£468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	Cheapest£424	Average£571	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£426	Average£461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£429	Average£508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£451	Average£518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£463	Average£565	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£495	Average£568	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£497	Average£608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport from £232

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow are usually found in February or March, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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