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 £534 and £698 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £515 on Etihad Airways (2 Nov-17 Nov).

Question 1

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 £534 and £698 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £515 on Etihad Airways (2 Nov-17 Nov).

Question 2

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 32% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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 39m.

Question 4

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 17m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Cairo (CAI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £582.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

For as low as £517, Austrian Airlines can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London Heathrow Airport in 25h 30m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 5634 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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 £426. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £427, and Kenya Airways, from £439. Egyptair is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 8

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 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 10

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

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 (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Question 12

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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 14

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 £612. On average you can expect to pay £3,650. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £371.

Question 15

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

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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: Delta (72%), China Eastern (70%), WestJet (70%).

Question 16

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 Air France, British Airways and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 17

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. Nairobi is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Amsterdam comes next as the third most popular stopover location for London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

Question 18

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 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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam travellers tend to visit De Dam, Melkweg, and Ziggo Dome more than any other attractions. De Dam, Melkweg, and Ziggo Dome can be accessed by travelling approximately 7.0 mi, 6.3 mi, and 7.2 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Those looking to explore during their layover in Amsterdam can hire a car from Amsterdam Schiphol for about £39 per day.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 52 days in advance, which can save you up to 9% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 52 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £588. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £668.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London Heathrow Airport average £649. You can even find prices in March for less than £649, as users have found deals to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from as low as £426. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London Heathrow Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 40%.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

Question 24

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

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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?

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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 Heathrow to OR Tambo.

Question 26

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

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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.

Question 27

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

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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?

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Question 29

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

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Question 30

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Round-trip from	£515
One-way from	£376
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£615
Good round-trip deal	£695 or less
Good one-way deal	£670 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Egyptair	Cheapest£426	Average£491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£427	Average£635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£439	Average£529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£445	Average£641	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£455	Average£536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£461	Average£639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£462	Average£746	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£463	Average£546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Air France	Cheapest£463	Average£642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Brussels Airlines	Cheapest£477	Average£813	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights

Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £376

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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 Tuesday

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