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Cheap flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £368

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
21 joulu — 28 joulu1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or March, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from London to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 21 marraskuu 2025.

Round-trip from

£502

One-way from

£368

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£588

Good round-trip deal

£683 or less

Good one-way deal

£743 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 15m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 6/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 marraskuu 2025.

pe 28/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mLufthansa
ti 9/1210:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11£503
la 29/1117:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
to 11/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 21/11£504
ti 25/1111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
ti 2/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£505
ti 25/1117:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
ti 2/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11£506
su 28/1206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
ke 21/119:45JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11£506
to 20/1111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
ti 2/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£507
ke 26/1119:25LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 45mAir France
ke 3/1219:20JNB - LHR
1 stop20h 25mAir France
Deal found 20/11£508
to 20/1117:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
ti 2/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11£509
to 4/1211:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
su 7/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£510
ti 25/1109:00LTN - JNB
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
ti 2/1220:15JNB - LTN
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£511
su 23/1111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
ti 25/1110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£511
to 20/1110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop25h 05mEthiopian Air
la 28/214:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11£512

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 21 marraskuu 2025.
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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LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

ma 19/1

18:15-09:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 2/2

20:15-08:40

1 stop14h 25m

£506

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

ti 3/2

09:00-10:30

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 11/2

20:15-08:05

1 stop13h 50m

£519

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

to 22/1

18:15-09:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 26/1

19:45-09:15

1 stop15h 30m

£519

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

ke 18/2

09:15-10:50

2 stops23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 25/2

19:05-20:55

2 stops27h 50m

£519

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

su 30/11

20:50-08:15

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 7/12

20:45-14:15

2 stops19h 30m

£523

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

su 1/3

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 10/3

23:00-05:40

1 stop32h 40m

£533

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

ma 2/3

10:00-13:05

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 11/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£533

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

su 25/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 28/1

20:15-08:40

1 stop14h 25m

£538

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

to 15/1

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 27/1

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

£553

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

ti 24/3

06:30-22:05

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 31/3

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

£554

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Best time to book a flight from London to OR Tambo

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

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.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £400). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £544). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 21 marraskuu 2025.

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 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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

Explore weekly flight availability from London to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 marraskuu 2025.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% 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?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Cairo (CAI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £508.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover 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?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

How often are flights from London to Johannesburg delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between London and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Sunday 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 5% of flights being delayed.

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 21 marraskuu 2025.
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

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
673 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
896 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
287 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
7,533 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as £519, SWISS 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 (£417), Lufthansa (£423), and Kenya Airways (£431) 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 Ethiopian Air (£369), Etihad Airways (£373), and SWISS (£376).

  • 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: Scandinavian Airlines (97%), China Eastern (97%), Delta( 97%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is £577. On average you can expect to pay £3,601. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £413.

  • 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 Abu Dhabi. Istanbul follows Abu Dhabi 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.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £400). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £544). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London 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 21 marraskuu 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£417Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£423Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£431Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EgyptairCheapest£439Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£457Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£471Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£472Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£474Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£475Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest£482Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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