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

For as low as £519, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London in 13h 15m. The distance from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 5627 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (£402), Lufthansa (£409), and Egyptair (£419) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Ethiopian Air is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are SWISS (£363), Lufthansa (£366), and Etihad Airways (£384).

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.

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).

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

The most popular route from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider London Gatwick - Johannesburg OR Tambo or London City - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

The cheapest flight price from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is £554. On average you can expect to pay £3,563. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £404.

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

Before booking your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (72%), China Eastern (70%), WestJet( 70%).

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

Consider Air France, British Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

The most popular stopover on flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Kigali. London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights stop in Addis Ababa the next most. Nairobi follows Addis Ababa in terms of the most frequent stopover location on London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

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

Of the flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai. Istanbul follows Dubai in terms of the least common stopover location on London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. Istanbul is followed by Doha in terms of the least popular stopover location for London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

£360+ Flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £512 and £670 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £488 on SWISS (4 Nov-5 Nov).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or March, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from London to OR Tambo

Round-trip from	£488
One-way from	£360
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£580
Good round-trip deal	£640 or less
Good one-way deal	£659 or less

SWISS
4/11-5/11
2 total stops
37h 25m total
London to Johannesburg

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19/11
2 total stops
22h 20m total
London to Johannesburg

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from London to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sun 28/910:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/9£488

Mon 1/1210:20LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways

Sat 30/501:15JNB - LGW

1 stop30h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£489

Mon 10/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Tue 18/1120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Deal found 18/9£489

Sat 15/1117:10LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1110:10JNB - LHR

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£489

Sat 20/911:00LGW - JNB

1 stop27h 50mKenya Airways

Sun 5/1017:00JNB - LGW

1 stop14h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£489

Sun 21/909:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 25/909:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£489

Sun 28/910:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 6/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9£490

Sun 2/1120:55LHR - JNB

1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/1109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9£490

Mon 3/1118:40LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1110:10JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£491

Thu 2/1011:00LGW - JNB

1 stop36h 25mKenya Airways

Sat 4/1001:25JNB - LGW

1 stop30h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£492

Mon 22/921:45LHR - JNB

1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways

Fri 3/1009:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9£492

Thu 6/1111:10LGW - JNB

1 stop26h 40mKenya Airways

Sat 15/1101:35JNB - LGW

1 stop30h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/9£492

Best flights from London to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Sun 28/910:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/9£488

Tue 11/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Thu 20/1120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Deal found 18/9£489

Thu 2/1017:40SEN - JNB

2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/1016:50JNB - SEN

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£498

Mon 19/118:15LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Mon 26/119:45JNB - LCY

1 stop15h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 18/9£519

Thu 20/1108:50LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Mon 24/1109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9£532

Wed 28/110:05LGW - JNB

1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/219:05JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9£545

Sun 2/1120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Sat 8/1103:10JNB - LHR

1 stop29h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 17/9£550

Tue 4/1120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Wed 19/1123:59JNB - LCY

1 stop19h 21mKLM

Deal found 17/9£572

Sun 2/1121:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Sun 9/1119:35JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/9£596

Thu 6/1114:05STN - JNB

1 stop28h 30mEmirates

Sat 15/1122:20JNB - STN

1 stop21h 40mEmirates

Deal found 18/9£662

Mon 10/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Tue 18/1120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Deal found 18/9£489

Tue 21/1010:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 19/1114:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£498

Fri 7/1107:45STN - JNB

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1119:05JNB - STN

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9£527

Tue 10/210:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 2/314:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£498

Mon 10/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Thu 20/1120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Deal found 18/9£506

Thu 2/1014:45LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways

Thu 16/1009:50JNB - LHR

1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9£564

Tue 14/1021:20LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 00mRwandAir

Tue 21/1003:10JNB - LHR

1 stop28h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 17/9£580

Mon 3/1120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Sun 9/1123:59JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Deal found 18/9£584

Thu 20/1121:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/9£596

Thu 30/1010:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 24/1114:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9£500

Sun 9/1107:00LTN - JNB

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1119:05JNB - LTN

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£582

Sun 15/208:50LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Wed 25/209:50JNB - LHR

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9£584

Mon 2/217:50LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Mon 16/220:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 20mSWISS

Deal found 16/9£548

Mon 10/1120:15STN - JNB

1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Mon 17/1113:25JNB - STN

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 18/9£671

Fri 30/120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Mon 16/223:59JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Deal found 16/9£613

Tue 13/110:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Sat 17/114:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£516

Wed 19/1120:05LTN - JNB

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1213:45JNB - LTN

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£595

Mon 17/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Tue 2/1220:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Deal found 17/9£550

Wed 12/1118:55LCY - JNB

1 stop25h 10mKLM

Mon 24/1123:59JNB - LCY

1 stop19h 21mKLM

Deal found 16/9£613

Thu 15/120:15STN - JNB

1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Tue 20/118:50JNB - STN

1 stop19h 15mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£676

Direct flights from London to OR Tambo
Explore direct flight options from London to OR Tambo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Thu 2/1019:05LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways

Sun 12/1019:25JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/9£551

Thu 13/1119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 30/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9£560

Tue 4/1119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 7/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9£562

Thu 5/219:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 2/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9£565

Mon 6/1022:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 13/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9£566

Sun 5/1022:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 10/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9£567

Wed 1/1022:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 9/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9£569

Wed 1/1022:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 3/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9£569

Sat 7/319:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 18/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9£571

Sat 1/1119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 17/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9£572

Thu 2/1019:05LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways

Sun 5/1021:15JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£575

Tue 30/922:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 7/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9£576

Last-minute flights from London to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from London to OR Tambo. Data last updated 18 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 17/921:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 23/914:30JNB - LHR

1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£492

Wed 17/921:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 13/1022:50JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£494

Thu 18/911:05LHR - JNB

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/919:00JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£493

Thu 18/910:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 29/914:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£495

Sat 20/911:00LGW - JNB

1 stop27h 50mKenya Airways

Sun 5/1017:00JNB - LGW

1 stop14h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£489

Sun 21/909:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 25/909:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£489

Mon 22/921:45LHR - JNB

1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways

Fri 3/1009:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9£492

Sun 28/910:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/9£488

Sun 28/910:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 6/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9£490

Mon 29/911:25LGW - JNB

1 stop22h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 21/1001:25JNB - LGW

1 stop30h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/9£495

Thu 2/1010:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9£489

Thu 2/1011:00LGW - JNB

1 stop36h 25mKenya Airways

Sat 4/1001:25JNB - LGW

1 stop30h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£492

One-way flights from London to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from London to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Wed 19/1110:10LGW - JNB

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£360

Sun 28/907:00STN - JNB

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£360

Wed 1/1016:10LGW - JNB

3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£360

Wed 3/1219:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Deal found 17/9£360

Fri 26/922:50STN - JNB

3 stops56h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£360

Mon 1/1211:05LHR - JNB

2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 16/9£360

Sun 28/906:10LGW - JNB

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£361

Mon 1/1218:15LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9£361

Tue 30/900:20STN - JNB

3 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£361

Wed 5/1121:05LHR - JNB

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£361

Wed 3/1220:05LTN - JNB

3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£361

Sun 26/1019:00LGW - JNB

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£362

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 28/9

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

£488

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 11/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

£489

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 10/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

£489

LondonJohannesburg

SEN - JNB

SENJNB

London Southend

Thu 2/10

17:40-14:20

2 stops19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

16:50-20:50

2 stops29h 00m

£498

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 21/10

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£498

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£498

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£500

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 10/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

£506

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 13/1

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£516

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 19/1

18:15-09:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:45-09:15

1 stop15h 30m

£519

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Best time to book a flight from London to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from London with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

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

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

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from London 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.

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

When flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.

Weekly flight availability from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from LON to JNB 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).

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

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

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% of one-stop itineraries from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £434.

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

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

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 04m.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir, Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

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

37 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

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

7.4

Good

664 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

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

862 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

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

6.9

Okay

281 reviews

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

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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

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How long is the flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
For as low as £519, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London in 13h 15m. The distance from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 5627 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (£402), Lufthansa (£409), and Egyptair (£419) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Ethiopian Air is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are SWISS (£363), Lufthansa (£366), and Etihad Airways (£384).
What are the most popular routes from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The most popular route from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider London Gatwick - Johannesburg OR Tambo or London City - Johannesburg OR Tambo.
What are the most reliable airlines from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Before booking your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (72%), China Eastern (70%), WestJet( 70%).
What are the cheapest flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The cheapest flight price from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is £554. On average you can expect to pay £3,563. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £404.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The most popular stopover on flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Kigali. London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights stop in Addis Ababa the next most. Nairobi follows Addis Ababa in terms of the most frequent stopover location on London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?
Of the flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai. Istanbul follows Dubai in terms of the least common stopover location on London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. Istanbul is followed by Doha in terms of the least popular stopover location for London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.
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Yes. In addition to deals on London to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
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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 London to OR Tambo.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from London 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to OR Tambo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£402	Average£636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£409	Average£675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Egyptair	Cheapest£419	Average£482	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£427	Average£520	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£435	Average£645	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£449	Average£526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£453	Average£722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£454	Average£601	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£455	Average£635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£458	Average£578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or March, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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