Cheap flights from London to Johannesburg from £378

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
19 elo — 26 elo1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Johannesburg are usually found in March or May, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from London to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 14 elokuu 2025.

Round-trip from

£535

One-way from

£378

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£750
12/10-27/10
  • 12/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 15m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 50m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from London to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 elokuu 2025.

su 12/1009:30LGW - JNB
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
ma 27/1020:20JNB - LGW
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£535
ma 10/1120:30LGW - JNB
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
ma 1/1220:20JNB - LGW
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8£536
ma 22/921:20LHR - JNB
1 stop28h 00mRwandAir
ma 6/1003:10JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 11/8£536
ke 5/1118:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
ke 26/1120:15JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 35mSWISS
Deal found 12/8£537
ti 9/914:45LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
la 20/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/8£537
ke 12/1106:25LGW - JNB
1 stop26h 25mTurkish Airlines
ke 3/1219:05JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/8£538
to 21/815:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgyptair
ma 8/921:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 12/8£538
ti 25/1110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
su 14/1214:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/8£539
to 25/915:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgyptair
ma 27/1021:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 11/8£539
pe 31/1017:05LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
ti 11/1119:10JNB - LGW
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/8£539
to 21/806:00LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 20mSWISS
ma 15/919:35JNB - LHR
2 stops26h 55mSWISS
Deal found 12/8£539
ti 14/1010:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
ke 22/1014:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8£540

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London

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

su 14/9

06:40-13:05

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 21/9

14:30-12:55

2 stops23h 25m

£536

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

to 20/11

18:40-10:30

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 4/12

20:15-17:50

1 stop23h 35m

£537

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

ti 10/2

06:25-10:50

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 3/3

19:10-16:10

1 stop23h 00m

£537

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

ke 5/11

18:40-10:30

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 26/11

20:15-17:50

1 stop23h 35m

£537

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

ke 12/11

06:25-10:50

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 3/12

19:05-09:10

1 stop16h 05m

£538

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

pe 3/10

20:55-08:20

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 10/10

09:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

£539

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

ti 14/10

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 22/10

14:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

£540

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

la 15/11

17:10-10:30

1 stop15h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

la 22/11

19:45-09:45

1 stop16h 00m

£540

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

to 20/11

12:05-10:30

1 stop20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 24/11

20:15-21:40

1 stop27h 25m

£540

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

ti 13/1

18:15-09:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 20/1

19:45-09:15

1 stop15h 30m

£542

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

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 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg (average of £703). Flying from London to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 14 elokuu 2025.

When flying from London to Johannesburg, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 10 November 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from London to Johannesburg

Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 14 elokuu 2025.

The most flights from LON to ZA1 are scheduled on a Monday (11 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?

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 14 elokuu 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air 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.

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, KLM (£535), and RwandAir (£536) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Johannesburg. You may be able to fly from London to Johannesburg for 16% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to Johannesburg?

    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: China Eastern (75%), WestJet (75%), Virgin Atlantic (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Johannesburg?

    The cheapest flight price from London to Johannesburg is £654. On average you can expect to pay £3,615. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £415.

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

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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 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg (average of £703). Flying from London to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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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Ethiopian AirCheapest£404Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£435Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapest£438Average£737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£441Average£791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£444Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest£454Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£457Average£781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£458Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£459Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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