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 £522 and £664 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £479 on KLM (21 Sept-23 Mar).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £408.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London on Cheapflights.

Question 4

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 28m.

Question 5

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 £522 and £664 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £479 on KLM (21 Sept-23 Mar).

Question 6

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 14h 15m. 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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at £279, 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 £374, respectively. SWISS is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £221. Users have also found prices from £223 and £271 on Etihad Airways and Emirates, respectively.

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

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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.

Question 11

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

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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.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

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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).

Question 13

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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 15

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

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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.

Question 16

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

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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 £399 on average our data indicates £1,164 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.

Question 17

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

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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: China Eastern (90%), WestJet (90%), Virgin Atlantic( 90%).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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 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.

Question 20

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 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.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 £15 per day.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 £16 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, book at least 52 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 10% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £591 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £620.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Prices for February average £551 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £287. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a February flight can save you 15% on your journey compared to booking in August

Question 26

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

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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 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

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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 29

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

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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 30

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 31

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

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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 32

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 33

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

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Round-trip from	£479
One-way from	£221
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£638
Good round-trip deal	£536 or less
Good one-way deal	£363 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£279	Average£526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£356	Average£521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£374	Average£465	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	Cheapest£394	Average£570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£420	Average£461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£432	Average£534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£462	Average£563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£463	Average£540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£475	Average£584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£488	Average£649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London from £221

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 17/9. 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 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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