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Cheap flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £374

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£497

One-way from

£374

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£810

Good round-trip deal

£662 or less

Good one-way deal

£636 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/10-11/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • London to Johannesburg
17/10
  • 17/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 10m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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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 4 July 2025.

Thu 2/1010:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/1014:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7£497
Wed 17/917:00LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1019:35JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£497
Wed 1/1010:25LHR - JNB
2 stops21h 10mAustrian Airlines
Tue 7/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops20h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 2/7£497
Sat 4/1006:55LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 40mLufthansa
Mon 13/1019:00JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/7£498
Thu 11/913:45LHR - JNB
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/919:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£500
Sat 23/809:30LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/7£501
Wed 1/1022:10LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 00mEgyptair
Fri 10/1021:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 3/7£502
Wed 1/1006:00STN - JNB
3 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1019:00JNB - STN
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£506
Mon 27/1018:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mLufthansa
Tue 4/1119:45JNB - LCY
1 stop23h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7£510
Mon 25/818:05LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Tue 9/919:35JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Deal found 2/7£511
Thu 11/918:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Tue 30/919:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Deal found 3/7£517
Wed 1/1009:00LGW - JNB
3 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1019:00JNB - LGW
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£519

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 4 July 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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London

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

£497

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Wed 17/9

17:00-08:35

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

19:35-08:50

1 stop14h 15m

£497

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

10:25-08:35

2 stops21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

19:00-14:20

2 stops20h 20m

£497

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 4/10

06:55-08:35

2 stops24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

19:00-07:40

1 stop13h 40m

£498

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 11/9

13:45-08:35

2 stops17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

£500

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 23/8

09:30-08:20

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

£501

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

22:10-07:10

1 stop32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

21:45-13:35

1 stop16h 50m

£502

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 1/10

06:00-08:35

3 stops25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

19:00-21:25

2 stops27h 25m

£506

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 27/10

17:15-09:30

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:45-16:30

1 stop22h 45m

£510

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 25/8

18:05-09:20

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

19:35-08:50

1 stop14h 15m

£511

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Best time to book a flight from London to OR Tambo

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Cheapflights Insights

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 27 June 2025.

Booking 77 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?

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 4 July 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 29% 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 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

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 4 July 2025.

The most flights from LON to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London 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 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAustrian Airlines 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (£497), Austrian Airlines (£497), and Lufthansa (£498) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Ethiopian Air is priced at 21% 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 (£380), Lufthansa (£385), and Brussels Airlines (£395).

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

  • 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: China Eastern (91%), Virgin Atlantic (91%), WestJet( 90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is £538. On average you can expect to pay £3,467. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £434.

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

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations 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, 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAAGCheapest£371Average£839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£402Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapest£410Average£475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£429Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£432Average£522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapest£440Average£773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£445Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest£448Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£454Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£454Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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