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

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London will take you 17h 05m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is about 5648 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 £322, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Algerie and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £368 and £378, respectively. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 47% 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 Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £198. Users have also found prices from £213 and £224 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, 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 £297. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £506 on average, our data indicates £549 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: Scandinavian Airlines (82%), China Eastern (82%), Delta( 82%).

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

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

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?

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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 12 November 2026.

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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 12 November 2026.

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Round-trip from	£523
One-way from	£244
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Cheapest in	February
Average price	£604
Good round-trip deal	£649 or less
Good one-way deal	£369 or less

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

21:40-06:55

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

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Mon 15/2

13:45-05:55

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Fri 5/3

20:10-05:25

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

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Mon 1/2

21:40-06:55

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

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£277

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

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Thu 24/12

19:55-09:00

1 stop15h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

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£286

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

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Sat 27/2

19:55-09:00

1 stop15h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

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£311

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:55-09:00

1 stop15h 05m

London Gatwick

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£311

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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London City

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£313

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/1

22:15-18:15

1 stop22h 00m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£315

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LTN London Luton

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

19:55-13:25

2 stops19h 30m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£315

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of £564). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £705). 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?

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

The most flights from JNB to LON are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 £532 and £678 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £523 on RwandAir (9 Mar–27 Mar).

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

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% 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?

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £385.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 39m.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 06m.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday 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 Johannesburg to London flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,RwandAir, 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,698 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,698 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,698 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

RwandAir

8.0

Very Good

44 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,698 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

698 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,698 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,294 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,698 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,283 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,698 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?
Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London will take you 17h 05m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is about 5648 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 £322, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Algerie and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £368 and £378, respectively. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 47% 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 Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £198. Users have also found prices from £213 and £224 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, 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: Scandinavian Airlines (82%), China Eastern (82%), Delta( 82%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £297. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £506 on average, our data indicates £549 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of £564). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £705). 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.

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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£322	Average£594	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air Algerie	Cheapest£368	Average£484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£378	Average£505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£398	Average£584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	Cheapest£421	Average£676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£450	Average£528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£507	Average£639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£519	Average£704	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£553	Average£725	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£554	Average£627	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 12 November 2026.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, 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 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 12 November 2026.

The most flights from JNB to LON are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 £532 and £678 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £523 on RwandAir (9 Mar–27 Mar).

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.

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% 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?

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.

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £385.

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.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 39m.

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.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 06m.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday 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 Johannesburg to London flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights typically cost between £532 and £678 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £523 on RwandAir (9 Mar–27 Mar).