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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London from £233

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London are usually found in February or March, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 14 November 2025.

Thu 13/1120:15JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 40mSWISS
Wed 19/1109:20LCY - JNB
1 stop23h 10mSWISS
Deal found 12/11£465
Mon 17/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 1/1219:40LHR - JNB
Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/11£466
Tue 18/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 25/1119:40LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/11£467
Tue 2/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1207:00LHR - JNB
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£468
Thu 20/1119:45JNB - LCY
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1219:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£470
Mon 24/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£470
Wed 26/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1214:45LHR - JNB
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£470
Thu 20/1121:30JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 28/1119:40LHR - JNB
Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/11£471
Tue 18/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1119:20LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11£473
Sun 23/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£473
Thu 20/1121:30JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1117:35LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£474
Thu 13/1114:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/11£476

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to London (LON). 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 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£466

One-way from

£233

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£534

Good round-trip deal

£536 or less

Good one-way deal

£330 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/2-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/12

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

£477

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

20:15-08:40

1 stop14h 25m

London City

Mon 2/2

17:50-10:30

1 stop14h 40m

£480

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Tue 10/3

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

£481

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

08:50-08:20

1 stop21h 30m

£483

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

06:30-22:05

1 stop13h 35m

£488

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

09:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 8/2

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

£497

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 19/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

£498

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

20:30-02:20

1 stop27h 50m

£499

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Thu 12/3

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

£500

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

10:10-13:05

1 stop25h 55m

£505

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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.
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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 7 November 2025.

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 76 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of £294). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £482). 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?

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 14 November 2025.

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 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday 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

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 14 November 2025.

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

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.

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 21% 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.

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £418.

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 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?

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 48m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 14 November 2025.
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

Overall

7.7

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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

Overall

7.7

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
7.5
Good
1,785 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
7.5
Good
673 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
7,572 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
7,521 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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

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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 14h 25m. 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 £282, 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 £356 and £383, 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 Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £242. Users have also found prices from £254 and £257 on Qatar Airways and RwandAir, 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 City 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 (100%), China Eastern (95%), Delta( 95%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £293. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £398 on average, our data indicates £1,166 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 Abu Dhabi most frequently. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London. Zurich 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 Abu Dhabi?

    If you're on a stopover in Abu Dhabi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, or Emirates Park Zoo. Those on a stopover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, or Emirates Park Zoo can do so by traveling 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those landing in Abu Dhabi looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £22 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Zurich?

    Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Lindenhof, and Opernhaus Zürich are currently the most popular points of interest in Zurich. Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Lindenhof, and Opernhaus Zürich are located about 5.5 mi, 5.9 mi, and 6.4 mi, respectively from Zurich. Those landing in Zurich looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £43 per day.

  • 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 Dubai. Kigali sees the next fewest stopovers on 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of £294). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £482). 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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SWISSCheapest£282Average£502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£356Average£506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£383Average£475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£431Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£433Average£471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£436Average£502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£471Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£474Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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RwandAirCheapest£475Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£503Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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