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 £743 and £541 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £445 on Etihad Airways (13 May-20 May).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 31m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 16m.

Question 4

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 5% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 202 minutes.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £370.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights typically cost between £743 and £541 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £445 on Etihad Airways (13 May-20 May).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London on Cheapflights.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London will take you 21h 25m. 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at £368, Air Algerie will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London and back. In addition to Air Algerie, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £396 and £399, respectively. Air Algerie is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £210. Users have also found prices from £215 and £235 on Qatar Airways and SWISS, respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of £322). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £477). 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.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

Accepted Answer

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).

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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.

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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).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £346. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for £379 on average, our data indicates £1,255 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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: American Airlines (88%), Iberia (88%), British Airways( 88%).

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in London stopover in Zurich most frequently. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

If you're on a stopover in Zurich and looking for things to do, consider visiting Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Lindenhof, or Opernhaus Zürich. Those on a stopover in Zurich interested in visiting Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Lindenhof, or Opernhaus Zürich can do so by traveling 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 £36 per day.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

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

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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.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

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Round-trip from	£445
One-way from	£229
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£614
Good round-trip deal	£599 or less
Good one-way deal	£413 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Algerie	Cheapest£368	Average£391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
SWISS	Cheapest£396	Average£525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£399	Average£493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£401	Average£458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£443	Average£474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	Cheapest£446	Average£620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£450	Average£522	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£453	Average£519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£480	Average£625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£495	Average£626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London from £229

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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