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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £592 and £832 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £521 on Etihad Airways (8 Nov–12 Nov).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £491.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Tuesday 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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 19m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £592 and £832 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £521 on Etihad Airways (8 Nov–12 Nov).

Question 6

How often are flights from London to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 17% of weekly flights between London and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 08m.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

For as low as £643, Air Algerie can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London Heathrow Airport in 13h 50m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 5634 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from £392. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Condor, from £423, and Lufthansa, from £436. Air Algerie is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £244. Users have also found prices from £295 and £310 on Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £606). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £949). 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from LHR to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is £524. On average you can expect to pay £1,807. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £466.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: Scandinavian Airlines (75%), China Eastern (75%), Delta (75%).

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and RwandAir. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Kigali most often. Addis Ababa is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Nairobi comes next as the third most popular stopover location for London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from London Heathrow Airport and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport stopover in Istanbul least frequently. Dubai is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Paris comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to OR Tambo 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 27

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo 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 28

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo with no change fees.

Question 30

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

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Round-trip from	£521
One-way from	£360
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£679
Good round-trip deal	£624 or less
Good one-way deal	£650 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Algerie	Cheapest£392	Average£439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Condor	Cheapest£423	Average£434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£436	Average£699	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Egyptair	Cheapest£449	Average£540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£450	Average£604	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£454	Average£716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£463	Average£634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£467	Average£725	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air France	Cheapest£471	Average£707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	Cheapest£500	Average£766	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights

Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £360

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £592 and £832 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £521 on Etihad Airways (8 Nov–12 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from LHR to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from London to Johannesburg delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between London and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

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

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

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

Tuesday 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 London to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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

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

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

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £491.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 08m.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 19m.

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London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £592 and £832 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £521 on Etihad Airways (8 Nov–12 Nov).