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

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom will take you 15h 30m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom is about 5634 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Virgin Atlantic, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £205. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Kingdom ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit United Kingdom when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Kingdom, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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

Most travelers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow, Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick or Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Stansted when deciding on the best route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom.

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

On average you can expect to pay £999 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom. The cheapest flight overall is £278 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £389.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom are Scandinavian Airlines (92%), China Eastern (92%) and Delta (92%).

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

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to United Kingdom?

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

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

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

Thu 18/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Mon 12/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop27h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/12£452

Tue 23/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Mon 12/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/12£456

Thu 18/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Sat 17/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/12£474

Tue 23/1210:10JNB - LCY

2 stops25h 05mLufthansa

Wed 21/109:50LCY - JNB

2 stops19h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12£475

Tue 23/1220:15JNB - LHR

2 stops24h 25mSWISS

Wed 21/118:40LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/12£476

Thu 25/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Wed 7/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/12£482

Wed 17/1223:59JNB - LHR

1 stop18h 06mKLM

Sat 17/106:30LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 35mKLM

Deal found 15/12£483

Thu 18/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Mon 5/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/12£487

Thu 18/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Tue 30/1220:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/12£488

Wed 24/1220:15JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 35mSWISS

Wed 21/118:40LGW - JNB

1 stop13h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/12£489

Mon 22/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Mon 12/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop27h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 15/12£492

Sun 28/1223:59JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 01mKLM

Sun 6/1206:30LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 35mKLM

Deal found 15/12£496

Best flights from OR Tambo to United Kingdom
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to United Kingdom that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

Sat 31/114:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 8/210:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12£454

Thu 22/116:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Thu 29/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/12£460

Mon 1/622:25JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 05mAir Algerie

Fri 12/615:00LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 40mAir Algerie

Deal found 16/12£461

Wed 13/509:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Tue 9/620:55LHR - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/12£472

Thu 29/123:59JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 51mKLM

Fri 20/206:30LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 35mKLM

Deal found 16/12£484

Wed 21/119:05JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 28/110:15LGW - JNB

1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12£491

Thu 22/120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Tue 27/117:40LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/12£495

Fri 8/508:45JNB - MAN

1 stop15h 30mLufthansa

Mon 8/617:55MAN - JNB

1 stop35h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 15/12£507

Thu 29/123:59JNB - BHX

1 stop23h 21mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/210:25BHX - JNB

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£515

Thu 29/110:25JNB - STN

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Thu 5/220:15STN - JNB

1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Deal found 15/12£535

Fri 30/123:59JNB - BHX

2 stops35h 31mAir France

Fri 6/216:15BHX - JNB

1 stop17h 55mAir France

Deal found 16/12£566

Fri 26/1217:00JNB - MAN

2 stops43h 10mKenya Airways

Fri 2/109:05MAN - JNB

2 stops28h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/12£628

Fri 23/119:35JNB - BHD

1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways

Tue 27/108:45BHD - JNB

1 stop20h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/12£639

Wed 13/514:30JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air

Wed 27/521:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12£457

Tue 20/103:10JNB - LHR

1 stop29h 10mRwandAir

Fri 30/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/12£460

Sat 4/422:25JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 05mAir Algerie

Tue 14/415:00LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 40mAir Algerie

Deal found 15/12£462

Fri 23/109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Tue 27/108:50LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/12£475

Thu 29/123:59JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Fri 20/220:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Deal found 15/12£502

Thu 29/119:10JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines

Thu 5/217:05LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/12£504

Mon 9/314:30JNB - LHR

1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air

Fri 20/320:15LHR - JNB

1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12£460

Fri 23/116:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Tue 27/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop27h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 15/12£462

Fri 30/114:30JNB - MAN

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/207:40MAN - JNB

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£530

Mon 19/110:25JNB - STN

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Sat 24/120:15STN - JNB

1 stop18h 20mEmirates

Deal found 16/12£536

Wed 4/209:50JNB - MAN

1 stop22h 20mEtihad Airways

Sun 8/213:40MAN - JNB

1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/12£495

Thu 29/123:59JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Thu 5/217:50LCY - JNB

1 stop26h 15mKLM

Deal found 15/12£503

Wed 25/319:05JNB - STN

1 stop29h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 7/406:15STN - JNB

1 stop27h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/12£529

Thu 29/123:59JNB - STN

2 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/206:30STN - JNB

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£535

Tue 20/123:59JNB - LCY

1 stop19h 21mKLM

Tue 27/120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Deal found 16/12£504

Fri 23/122:00JNB - BHD

1 stop14h 30mBritish Airways

Mon 26/114:40BHD - JNB

1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/12£639

Wed 13/518:00JNB - STN

1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/617:45STN - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/12£531

Direct flights from OR Tambo to United Kingdom
Explore direct flight options from OR Tambo to United Kingdom based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

Thu 12/221:30JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 22/219:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/12£520

Wed 21/122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 28/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/12£529

Tue 20/122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 27/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/12£531

Thu 22/121:30JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 26/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/12£535

Tue 20/122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 28/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/12£536

Mon 16/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 23/319:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/12£544

Mon 19/122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 26/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/12£545

Tue 10/319:35JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Thu 19/321:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/12£546

Wed 13/521:15JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways

Tue 9/621:20LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/12£547

Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to United Kingdom
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to United Kingdom. Data last updated 17 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 22/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Mon 12/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop27h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 15/12£492

Tue 23/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Mon 12/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/12£456

Tue 23/1210:10JNB - LCY

2 stops25h 05mLufthansa

Wed 21/109:50LCY - JNB

2 stops19h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12£475

Tue 23/1220:15JNB - LHR

2 stops24h 25mSWISS

Wed 21/118:40LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/12£476

Wed 24/1220:15JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 35mSWISS

Wed 21/118:40LGW - JNB

1 stop13h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/12£489

Thu 25/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Wed 7/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 16/12£482

Tue 20/123:00JNB - LGW

1 stop32h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 27/110:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12£486

Wed 21/120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 25mSWISS

Tue 27/117:40LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/12£488

Wed 21/119:05JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 28/110:15LGW - JNB

1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12£491

Thu 22/120:15JNB - STN

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/108:05STN - JNB

3 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£480

Thu 22/120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Tue 27/117:40LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/12£495

Sat 31/114:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 8/210:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12£454

One-way flights from OR Tambo to United Kingdom
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to United Kingdom. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

Wed 14/109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12£231

Thu 22/116:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 16/12£233

Thu 22/120:30JNB - LGW

1 stop35h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12£234

Sun 21/1210:10JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12£235

Thu 15/113:45JNB - LGW

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12£235

Tue 20/110:10JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12£236

Tue 23/1210:10JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12£238

Wed 24/1220:15JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 50mSWISS

Deal found 15/12£239

Thu 15/113:45JNB - LHR

1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12£239

Sat 17/113:45JNB - LHR

1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12£242

Sun 18/110:10JNB - LHR

1 stop23h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12£243

Sun 18/120:30JNB - LGW

1 stop35h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12£244

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to United Kingdom

Round-trip from	£448
One-way from	£231
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£574
Good round-trip deal	£574 or less
Good one-way deal	£331 or less

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10/2-26/2
2 total stops
31h 20m total
Johannesburg to United Kingdom

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Etihad Airways
14/1
1 total stop
30h 40m total
Johannesburg to United Kingdom

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 8/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

£454

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

14:30-09:05

1 stop19h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 27/5

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

£457

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

£460

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

£460

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-06:35

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/3

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

£460

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

22:25-13:30

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 12/6

15:00-08:40

1 stop16h 40m

£461

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

22:25-13:30

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/4

15:00-08:40

1 stop16h 40m

£462

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

20:30-02:20

1 stop27h 50m

£462

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/6

20:55-08:20

1 stop34h 25m

£472

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

09:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

08:50-08:20

1 stop21h 30m

£475

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to United Kingdom

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

Estimated return price

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United Kingdom

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom (average of £292). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £475). 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 JNB to GB?

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom

The most flights from JNB to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to the United Kingdom delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 229 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to the United Kingdom 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?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to the United Kingdom flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United Kingdom. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,814 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

675 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,632 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,582 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom?
Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom will take you 15h 30m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom is about 5634 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Virgin Atlantic, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £205. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom?
Most travelers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow, Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick or Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Stansted when deciding on the best route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom are Scandinavian Airlines (92%), China Eastern (92%) and Delta (92%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom?
On average you can expect to pay £999 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom. The cheapest flight overall is £278 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £389.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to United Kingdom that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to United Kingdom flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to United Kingdom?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to United Kingdom.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to United Kingdom?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom (average of £292). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £475). 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 OR Tambo to United Kingdom

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£258	Average£528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£324	Average£513	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£376	Average£594	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£377	Average£475	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£403	Average£567	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£423	Average£563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£428	Average£514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£450	Average£516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£462	Average£563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£466	Average£624	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United Kingdom from £231

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to United KingdomExplore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

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