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— JNB
11 Sep — 18 Sep1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Johannesburg in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 August 2026.

Mon 28/915:35 -
1 stop14h 55m
Tue 27/1019:30 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 12/8£441
Thu 3/910:20 -
1 stop21h 25m
Wed 9/918:35 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 11/8£442
Tue 1/910:20 -
1 stop20h 10m
Tue 8/918:35 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 10/8£443
Sun 27/919:35 -
1 stop34h 55m
Fri 2/1018:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 10/8£443
Sun 20/919:35 -
1 stop34h 55m
Tue 6/1018:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 9/8£444
Mon 12/1015:35 -
1 stop14h 55m
Thu 12/1119:30 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 8/8£445
Tue 18/810:20 -
1 stop20h 10m
Tue 22/918:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 10/8£446
Tue 18/810:20 -
1 stop20h 10m
Sun 11/1018:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 11/8£446
Sun 16/819:35 -
1 stop34h 55m
Tue 22/918:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 10/8£447
Fri 14/819:45 -
1 stop35h 05m
Fri 4/918:35 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 11/8£448
Fri 14/819:45 -
1 stop35h 05m
Wed 23/918:35 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 11/8£449
Sun 20/919:35 -
1 stop34h 55m
Sun 27/918:35 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 8/8£449

Find flight deals to Johannesburg

Find the latest flights to Johannesburg in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 12 August 2026.

Return from

£441

One-way from

£386

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£719
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  • Condor
  • 28/9-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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20/9
  • 20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonJohannesburg

STN London Stansted - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

STNJNB

London Stansted

Tue 22/9

16:00-10:30

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

20:40-14:30

2 stops18h 50m

£508

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Thu 15/10

08:00-13:25

2 stops28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

14:30-13:45

2 stops24h 15m

£525
Fastest return journey

LondonJohannesburg

LHR London Heathrow - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

17:50-09:55

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

20:40-08:05

1 stop13h 25m

£535

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Wed 2/9

06:15-08:20

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

20:55-22:25

2 stops26h 30m

£536

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Mon 14/9

19:40-07:30

2 stops34h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

18:35-14:40

2 stops21h 05m

£555

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Wed 2/9

06:15-08:20

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

20:55-22:50

2 stops26h 55m

£560

LondonJohannesburg

SEN London Southend - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SENJNB

London Southend

Wed 4/11

19:50-08:20

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

09:50-10:00

2 stops26h 10m

£560

LondonJohannesburg

LGW London Gatwick - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

£562

LondonJohannesburg

LGW London Gatwick - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

14:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

£563

LondonJohannesburg

LGW London Gatwick - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

22:50-05:40

1 stop32h 50m

£564

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Johannesburg

How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

On average, a flight from London to Johannesburg takes 15 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Johannesburg from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Johannesburg

The most flights from London to Johannesburg 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Johannesburg are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Ethiopian Air.

British Airways
British Airways
From £465
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £418
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £541
KLM
KLM
From £383

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Johannesburg are Turkish Airlines, Condor and Air Algerie.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Johannesburg?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 23 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 12 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways to South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,027 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
321 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,161 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Condor
6.5
Okay
551 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

FAQs about flying to Johannesburg

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Johannesburg if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Johannesburg on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Johannesburg.

  • How much is a return flight to Johannesburg?

    A return flight to Johannesburg will typically cost around £61, however they can be found for as little as £53.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Johannesburg depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Johannesburg, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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