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Virgin Atlantic flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (LHR - JNB)

LHR — JNB
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from London to Johannesburg on Virgin Atlantic typically fly into Johannesburg OR Tambo and depart from London Heathrow. Select your dates above for pricing.

Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo in 2025

Find detailed information about Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Explore the options provided by Virgin Atlantic to plan your journey from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

One-way from

£717

Return from

£692

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price (all airlines)

£882
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 13/8
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 50m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 26/11-12/12
  • Nonstop
  • 22h 20m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo; 7% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo; 4% potential price drop.
Average price for all London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo flights (one-way and round-trip).
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    Cheapflights users have found 1 Virgin Atlantic flights for under £1,200 on the LHR-JNB route. Prices on flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London Heathrow Airport can vary based on many factors including dates. To look at price based on your preferred dates, click here.

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Cheapest Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable Virgin Atlantic flight options available from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 15 July 2025.

Thu 28/822:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 11/920:30JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/7£694

Travel insights for Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

Booking with Virgin Atlantic 6 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Virgin Atlantic flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May, with an average price of £487. Conversely, traveling with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July will be the most expensive, with an average cost of £672. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

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

The most Virgin Atlantic flights from LHR to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer Virgin Atlantic flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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).

Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to OR Tambo

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