Cheap flights from London to Johannesburg from £366

LON — JNB
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Johannesburg are usually found in February or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from London to Johannesburg

Mon 16/1115:30 -
2 stops20h 00m
Mon 23/1114:30 -
3 stops27h 15m
Deal found 5/11£542
Sat 28/1115:05 -
2 stops27h 05m
Sat 12/1214:30 -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 9/11£542
Mon 9/1116:10 -
1 stop14h 05m
Tue 17/1119:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 5/11£543
Mon 16/1121:30 -
2 stops33h 20m
Mon 30/1120:40 -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 9/11£543
Sat 28/1116:10 -
1 stop14h 05m
Sun 13/1219:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 5/11£544
Mon 9/1106:15 -
1 stop26h 25m
Thu 19/1119:55 -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 8/11£544
Tue 17/1110:00 -
2 stops25h 30m
Wed 25/1114:30 -
2 stops25h 35m
Deal found 7/11£544
Mon 16/1109:15 -
2 stops26h 15m
Sun 29/1114:30 -
2 stops30h 10m
Deal found 8/11£544
Mon 7/1207:30 -
2 stops25h 55m
Mon 21/1219:40 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 8/11£544
Thu 12/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Wed 25/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 8/11£544
Mon 23/1116:10 -
1 stop14h 05m
Tue 8/1219:40 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 8/11£546
Wed 25/1107:15 -
2 stops25h 45m
Mon 7/1218:50 -
2 stops29h 05m
Deal found 8/11£546

Find flight deals from London to Johannesburg

Round-trip from

£542

One-way from

£366

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£602
28/11-12/12
  • 28/11-12/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • London to Johannesburg
6/12-31/12
  • 6/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 30m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£24 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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LondonJohannesburg

LGW London Gatwick - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 19/11

16:40-10:40

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£368

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Fri 20/11

08:50-10:40

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£371

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Fri 1/1

09:10-10:40

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£374

LondonJohannesburg

SEN London Southend - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SENJNB

London Southend

Thu 19/11

15:40-10:40

3 stops41h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£379

LondonJohannesburg

SEN London Southend - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SENJNB

London Southend

Tue 17/11

15:50-10:40

3 stops40h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£380

LondonJohannesburg

SEN London Southend - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SENJNB

London Southend

Mon 7/12

13:10-07:35

3 stops40h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£392

LondonJohannesburg

SEN London Southend - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SENJNB

London Southend

Tue 23/2

15:50-08:25

3 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£394

LondonJohannesburg

SEN London Southend - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SENJNB

London Southend

Fri 20/11

14:25-07:55

3 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£397

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Wed 9/12

05:00-10:40

3 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£397

LondonJohannesburg

LGW London Gatwick - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 30/11

10:00-00:25

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£399

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Johannesburg?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg (average of £589). Flying from London to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of £896). 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 LON to JNB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Johannesburg as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London to Johannesburg

The most flights from LON to ZA1 are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Johannesburg?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
London to Johannesburg flights typically cost between £539 and £688 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £542 on Multiple Airlines (28 Nov–12 Dec).

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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Johannesburg?

The price you pay for your flight from London to Johannesburg may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Atlantic,Ethiopian Air, andCondor from London to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from London to Johannesburg?

    Departing from London to Johannesburg will take you 15h 55m. London and Johannesburg are separated by a distance of 5610 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Johannesburg round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways (£321), Turkish Airlines (£337), and Condor (£372) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Johannesburg. You may be able to fly from London to Johannesburg for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Johannesburg one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Condor, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £221. Kenya Airways flights start at £277 while deals on Lufthansa start at £292 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Johannesburg?

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    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from London to Johannesburg on time: Scandinavian Airlines (86%), Delta (86%), Virgin Atlantic (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Johannesburg?

    The cheapest flight price from London to Johannesburg is £590. On average you can expect to pay £1,767. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £477.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Johannesburg?

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Römerberg, Opernturm, and English Theatre are the most popular attractions in Frankfurt am Main if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Römerberg, Opernturm, and English Theatre can be accessed by travelling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.3 mi, and 7.0 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travellers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can hire one for about £33 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Johannesburg flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Johannesburg?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to Johannesburg?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg (average of £589). Flying from London to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of £896). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from London to Johannesburg?

    There are two airlines that offer one-stop trips to Johannesburg from London. Unfortunately, there are no direct flights due to the distance covered on this 13-hour flight. The two choices you have for one-stop flights are with either KLM or Qatar Airways. Both airlines are actively contributing to the development of eco-friendly flying. Qatar runs environmental programs that focus on the rapidly increasing problem of climate change. They do this by identifying opportunities to reduce the weight and fuel consumption of their air carriers. They also optimise their flight plans and develop new methods to reduce the use of energy while taxing to and from the runway. KLM run a corporate sustainable aviation fuel program that focuses on developing new kinds of fuels that will eliminate carbon emissions altogether.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from London to Goa?

    You are making a smart choice for sustainable travel when deciding to fly with Qatar on the route from London to Johannesburg. They will help you achieve the goal of being a more sustainable traveller with their policies and offers available for their flights. Firstly they offer a voluntary carbon offset program which offers the passenger a way to offset their CO2 emissions. Flying with them means you are supporting an airline that donates any waste food to local charities and only make use of recycled materials. As a company, they have a zero-tolerance policy on the illegal transportation of wildlife and invest a lot of time and money in providing protection for animals who can't protect themselves.

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British AirwaysCheapest£321Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£337Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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CondorCheapest£372Average£433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£374Average£413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£432Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£435Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£444Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£450Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapest£451Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapest£460Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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