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 £482 and £638 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £442 on Lufthansa (11 May-18 May).

Question 1

How often are flights from London to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 16% of weekly flights between London and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.

Question 2

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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £374.

Question 4

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 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London 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 04m.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £482 and £638 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £442 on Lufthansa (11 May-18 May).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 22% of one-stop itineraries from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

For as low as £446, Condor can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London in 14h 55m. The distance from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 5610 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Air Algerie (£346), Lufthansa (£398), and Ethiopian Air (£403) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Air Algerie is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Etihad Airways (£310), Turkish Airlines (£311), and Lufthansa (£314).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 76 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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £384). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £522). 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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The most flights from LON to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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 most popular routes from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

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 Stansted - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is £486. On average you can expect to pay £3,710. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £389.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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: American Airlines (60%), Iberia (60%), British Airways( 60%).

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

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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.

Question 28

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

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to OR Tambo from London today with Cheapflights!

Question 29

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from London 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 30

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

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from London to OR Tambo, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 31

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

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on London to OR Tambo flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£442
One-way from	£344
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£546
Good round-trip deal	£560 or less
Good one-way deal	£680 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Algerie	Cheapest£346	Average£402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£398	Average£679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£403	Average£613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£414	Average£523	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£437	Average£526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Egyptair	Cheapest£439	Average£495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
KLM	Cheapest£453	Average£693	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£461	Average£587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Air France	Cheapest£470	Average£679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£473	Average£612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

Cheap flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £344

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