How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London will take you 18h 35m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is about 5627 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London round-trip?

Currently priced at £275, SWISS will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £357 and £370, respectively. SWISS is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £227. Users have also found prices from £239 and £240 on Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Most travelers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow, Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick or Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Stansted when deciding on the best route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £319. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £394 on average, our data indicates £1,260 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Before booking your flight to London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (97%), China Eastern (95%), WestJet( 95%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Consider Air France, British Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in London stopover in Dubai most frequently. Abu Dhabi sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London. Doha comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Kigali. Frankfurt am Main sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights. Zurich comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, or Dubai Mall. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, or Dubai Mall can do so by traveling 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £16 per day.

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Emirates Park Zoo are located about 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £19 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to London that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to London?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to London?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

£227+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights typically cost between £512 and £629 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £466 on Lufthansa (27 Nov-8 Dec).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London are usually found in February or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to London

Round-trip from	£466
One-way from	£227
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£546
Good round-trip deal	£524 or less
Good one-way deal	£354 or less

Lufthansa
27/11-8/12
3 total stops
30h 20m total
Johannesburg to London

Search Deals

Etihad Airways
8/10
1 total stop
30h 25m total
Johannesburg to London

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Search Deals

Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London (LON).

Search Deals

Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London (LON).

Search Deals

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to London

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Thu 27/1110:10JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Mon 8/1213:30LHR - JNB

2 stops15h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9£466

Thu 18/909:50JNB - LHR

1 stop27h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 31/1013:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9£467

Thu 20/1109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/1213:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9£469

Thu 6/1107:15JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/1117:15LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£469

Sun 9/1103:10JNB - LHR

1 stop29h 10mRwandAir

Wed 12/1120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/9£471

Mon 17/1103:10JNB - LHR

1 stop29h 10mRwandAir

Sun 8/220:30LHR - JNB

1 stop27h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/9£471

Wed 15/1019:35JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 20mSWISS

Wed 5/1118:40LGW - JNB

1 stop13h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/9£472

Fri 10/1009:50JNB - LHR

1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 31/1013:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£473

Tue 4/1120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Thu 13/1117:45LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 45mSWISS

Deal found 15/9£474

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1106:30LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£474

Wed 19/1120:15JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1217:30LHR - JNB

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£474

Mon 22/919:35JNB - LCY

1 stop17h 55mSWISS

Tue 4/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Deal found 15/9£475

Best flights from OR Tambo to London
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to London that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Thu 6/1107:15JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1120:30LGW - JNB

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£469

Thu 6/1109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways

Fri 14/1113:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£474

Mon 3/1120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 35mSWISS

Thu 13/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Deal found 15/9£475

Tue 4/1123:59JNB - LCY

1 stop19h 21mKLM

Fri 14/1120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Deal found 15/9£480

Sat 13/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Tue 20/120:20LHR - JNB

1 stop28h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 16/9£497

Tue 10/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Thu 19/321:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£515

Mon 16/219:05JNB - LGW

1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/317:05LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9£524

Sun 15/212:05JNB - LGW

1 stop20h 20mKenya Airways

Thu 19/211:10LGW - JNB

1 stop35h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£537

Sun 19/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Thu 23/1010:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9£542

Sat 4/1022:20JNB - STN

1 stop21h 25mEmirates

Fri 31/1014:05STN - JNB

1 stop24h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£543

Fri 17/1013:55JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways

Fri 7/1114:05LGW - JNB

1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£560

Wed 29/1023:59JNB - LHR

1 stop21h 16mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1117:35LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£475

Sun 2/1123:59JNB - LCY

1 stop19h 21mKLM

Sun 9/1120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Deal found 16/9£485

Thu 20/1109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/1213:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£485

Sun 2/1103:10JNB - LHR

1 stop29h 10mRwandAir

Thu 20/1120:20LHR - JNB

1 stop28h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9£498

Wed 5/1120:15JNB - LHR

2 stops22h 25mSWISS

Sun 8/214:25LHR - JNB

2 stops18h 05mSWISS

Deal found 16/9£503

Mon 16/222:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Tue 3/321:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£516

Fri 17/1017:55JNB - LGW

1 stop20h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 4/1117:05LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9£532

Fri 7/1109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways

Wed 12/1113:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£492

Thu 30/1023:59JNB - LCY

1 stop19h 21mKLM

Thu 6/1120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Deal found 16/9£498

Sat 4/1010:05JNB - LGW

1 stop22h 15mEmirates

Fri 31/1020:25LGW - JNB

1 stop18h 10mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£548

Tue 4/1101:35JNB - LGW

1 stop30h 45mKenya Airways

Sat 15/1110:25LGW - JNB

1 stop27h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9£559

Fri 7/1113:45JNB - LGW

1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 11/1108:40LGW - JNB

1 stop17h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£562

Sun 16/1103:10JNB - LHR

1 stop29h 10mRwandAir

Sun 30/1120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/9£512

Sat 29/1114:30JNB - LTN

2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1209:25LTN - JNB

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£525

Mon 1/1220:15JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 35mSWISS

Wed 4/217:45LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 45mSWISS

Deal found 16/9£526

Mon 1/1218:50JNB - STN

1 stop19h 15mEmirates

Wed 4/214:05STN - JNB

1 stop18h 20mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£556

Tue 4/1109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Sat 15/1120:55LHR - JNB

1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£512

Fri 7/1113:45JNB - LGW

1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 14/1114:05LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£579

Thu 20/1119:10JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 00mTurkish Airlines

Mon 1/1206:25LGW - JNB

1 stop26h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9£580

Direct flights from OR Tambo to London
Explore direct flight options from OR Tambo to London based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Tue 2/1222:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Tue 9/1221:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£488

Mon 9/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 16/319:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£498

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Wed 5/1121:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9£499

Mon 20/1019:25JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Tue 4/1118:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£500

Mon 13/1019:25JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Mon 16/221:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£503

Mon 17/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1118:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£504

Tue 14/1019:25JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Wed 29/1018:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£506

Wed 22/1021:15JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways

Wed 29/1018:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£507

Mon 9/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 16/321:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£507

Mon 13/1019:25JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Mon 27/1021:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£508

Sun 28/921:15JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways

Wed 1/1019:05LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£510

Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to London
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to London. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 22/919:35JNB - LCY

1 stop17h 55mSWISS

Tue 4/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Deal found 15/9£475

Mon 22/903:10JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 50mRwandAir

Sun 5/1021:20LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 14/9£485

Mon 22/909:50JNB - LHR

1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways

Wed 29/1020:55LHR - JNB

1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£502

Thu 9/1001:25JNB - LGW

1 stop30h 25mKenya Airways

Sat 1/1110:25LGW - JNB

1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9£504

Sun 12/1005:55JNB - LGW

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1117:15LGW - JNB

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£499

Mon 13/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Tue 4/1110:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£489

Mon 13/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Sun 2/1110:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£501

Wed 15/1019:35JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 20mSWISS

Wed 5/1118:40LGW - JNB

1 stop13h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/9£472

Thu 16/1019:35JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 15mSWISS

Thu 27/1118:40LGW - JNB

1 stop13h 50mSWISS

Deal found 15/9£498

Sat 18/1019:35JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1117:15LGW - JNB

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£490

Mon 20/1023:15JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 25mKLM

Tue 4/1120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Deal found 16/9£480

Thu 30/1023:59JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Thu 6/1120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Deal found 15/9£482

One-way flights from OR Tambo to London
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to London. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Wed 8/1009:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£227

Mon 10/1109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£227

Mon 19/109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£229

Tue 14/1019:00JNB - LHR

2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 16/9£231

Mon 6/1009:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9£232

Thu 12/213:45JNB - LGW

1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9£232

Sat 4/1019:35JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£233

Wed 12/1109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£235

Thu 25/909:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9£236

Tue 11/1109:50JNB - LCY

2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£237

Tue 10/220:20JNB - LGW

1 stop35h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£237

Tue 23/1209:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£238

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

07:15-22:15

1 stop17h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 10/11

20:30-17:15

1 stop18h 45m

£469

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

09:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

London Heathrow

Fri 14/11

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

£474

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

20:15-12:50

1 stop18h 35m

London City

Thu 13/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

£475

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

23:59-19:15

1 stop21h 16m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

17:35-12:10

1 stop16h 35m

£475

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

London City

Fri 14/11

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£480

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

London City

Sun 9/11

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£485

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 1/12

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

£485

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

£492

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/1

20:20-02:20

1 stop28h 00m

£497

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 20/11

20:20-02:20

1 stop28h 00m

£498

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/9

Showing 1-10 of 60 results

...

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

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

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of £112). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 JNB to LON?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

The most flights from JNB to LON 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £403.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 32m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London 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.

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

SWISS

7.6

Good

1,737 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

664 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,407 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,363 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?
Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London will take you 18h 35m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is about 5627 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London round-trip?
Currently priced at £275, SWISS will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £357 and £370, respectively. SWISS is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £227. Users have also found prices from £239 and £240 on Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?
Most travelers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow, Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick or Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Stansted when deciding on the best route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?
Before booking your flight to London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (97%), China Eastern (95%), WestJet( 95%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £319. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £394 on average, our data indicates £1,260 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?
Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in London stopover in Dubai most frequently. Abu Dhabi sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London. Doha comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?
If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, or Dubai Mall. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, or Dubai Mall can do so by traveling 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £16 per day.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?
Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Emirates Park Zoo are located about 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £19 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights?
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Kigali. Frankfurt am Main sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights. Zurich comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to London that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to London?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to London.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to London?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to London 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of £112). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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.

See more FAQs

Milton Keynes

Croydon

Hounslow

Slough

Gatwick

Luton

Deal

Wembley

Ilford

Crawley

Hayes

Watford

Winchester

Chichester

Ipswich

Dartford

Guildford

Brentford

Bishop's Stortford

Romford

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to London

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£275	Average£519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£357	Average£521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£370	Average£459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	Cheapest£390	Average£562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£415	Average£455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£421	Average£508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£456	Average£555	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£459	Average£534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£469	Average£587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£482	Average£638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to London?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from OR Tambo to London via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to London?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to London from OR Tambo.

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to London with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from OR Tambo to London flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to London become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from OR Tambo to London on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London from £227

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London are usually found in February or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to London

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Good round-trip deal

Good one-way deal

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to London

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to LondonExplore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to London. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to London. Price data was last updated on 27 October 2024.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to London. 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 17 September 2025.

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London round-trip?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London one-way?

What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights?

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to London that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to London?

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to London?

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

Travelling to a place near London?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly from OR Tambo to London on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from OR Tambo to London. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 September 2025.

Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to London

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to London?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to London?

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to London with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to London become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.