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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £343

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Wed 4/213:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Tue 17/210:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/1£439
Mon 4/520:25
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Lufthansa
Wed 20/508:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/1£440
Thu 19/208:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/309:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/1£440
Wed 22/411:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/508:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£442
Thu 5/220:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/223:00
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop17h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£443
Sat 28/213:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 16/309:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/1£443
Mon 4/511:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/508:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£444
Mon 2/311:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£445
Thu 29/120:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop17h 10m
RwandAir
Tue 10/203:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop29h 10m
RwandAir
Deal found 26/1£446
Tue 3/220:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 17/210:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/1£446
Sun 1/206:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Sun 15/223:59
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 51m
KLM
Deal found 27/1£447

Find flight deals from Heathrow to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£439

One-way from

£343

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£581

Good round-trip deal

£552 or less

Good one-way deal

£677 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 9/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 00m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo 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 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

06:30-22:05

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:20-08:00

1 stop14h 40m

£469

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

09:30-08:20

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

09:50-12:45

1 stop27h 55m

£484

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 11/2

20:30-02:20

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

03:10-06:20

2 stops29h 10m

£495

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

21:20-09:25

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

21:15-07:30

Nonstop11h 15m

£501

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

21:20-09:25

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

21:15-07:30

Nonstop11h 15m

£508

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 6/4

19:00-07:00

Nonstop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

21:15-07:30

Nonstop11h 15m

£508

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

03:10-09:45

1 stop31h 35m

£510

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 6/4

21:20-02:20

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

03:10-09:00

1 stop30h 50m

£510

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 2/5

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

16:50-09:00

1 stop17h 10m

£531

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 25/5

20:55-21:20

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

18:00-10:30

1 stop17h 30m

£558

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to OR Tambo

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 54 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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £427). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £569). 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 LHR to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

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?

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 28 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
40 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
678 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
952 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
294 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
7,704 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    For as low as £501, Etihad Airways can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London Heathrow Airport in 11h 05m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 5634 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from £343. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £395, and Egyptair, from £429. Air Algerie is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £308. Users have also found prices from £311 and £312 on Lufthansa and SWISS, respectively.

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

    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 (65%), China Eastern (65%), Delta (65%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is £475. On average you can expect to pay £3,689. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £365.

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

    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.

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

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

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

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

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    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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £427). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £569). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapest£343Average£399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapest£395Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapest£429Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£435Average£522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£441Average£533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£451Average£689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£452Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest£458Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£464Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£464Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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