Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg
LHR — JNB
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Johannesburg are usually found in February or November, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday
Find flight deals from Heathrow to Johannesburg
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
Popular in
July
Cheapest in
February
Average price
£661
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 66 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg (average of £604). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £945). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg
Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Johannesburg. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
The most flights from LHR to ZA1 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).
How often are flights from London to Johannesburg delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between London and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
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 23 September 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir,Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg round-trip?
According to our current data, Air Algerie (£391), Condor (£422), and Lufthansa (£431) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg. Air Algerie is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £244 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from £264 and Ethiopian Air from £317 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?
Consider Finnair (73%), American Airlines (69%) or Iberia (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg.
What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?
The cheapest flight price from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg is £562. On average you can expect to pay £1,954. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £452.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?
The most popular stopover on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg is Kigali. Addis Ababa sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg. Nairobi comes next as the third most popular stopover location for London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg flights?
Flights departing from London Heathrow Airport and landing in Johannesburg stopover in Istanbul least frequently. Dubai follows Istanbul in terms of the least common stopover location on London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg flights. Paris follows Dubai in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg (average of £604). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £945). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Heathrow. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 September 2026.
Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Johannesburg
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Heathrow to Johannesburg?
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