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 21h 16m. 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 £206. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Etihad 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 £942 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom. The cheapest flight overall is £264 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £391.

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 (90%), China Eastern (90%) and Delta (90%).

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 10 December 2025.

Fri 12/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Sun 18/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 8/12£475

Wed 24/1222:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/106:30LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12£477

Fri 12/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Fri 27/220:30LHR - JNB

1 stop27h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 9/12£482

Tue 9/1223:59JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 01mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/111:30LHR - JNB

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12£485

Wed 17/1223:59JNB - LHR

1 stop21h 16mKLM

Sat 17/106:30LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 35mKLM

Deal found 9/12£486

Fri 19/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Wed 31/1220:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 8/12£487

Sun 14/1223:35JNB - LGW

1 stop20h 15mSWISS

Mon 9/218:40LGW - JNB

1 stop13h 50mSWISS

Deal found 7/12£494

Sun 14/1219:45JNB - LCY

1 stop15h 30mLufthansa

Mon 9/218:15LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 7/12£497

Wed 24/1222:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 20/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 8/12£497

Mon 22/1203:10JNB - LHR

1 stop29h 10mRwandAir

Tue 6/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop27h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 8/12£504

Tue 9/1223:59JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Sun 25/117:50LCY - JNB

1 stop26h 15mKLM

Deal found 8/12£505

Fri 12/1223:59JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 51mKLM

Sun 18/117:05LHR - JNB

2 stops17h 05mKLM

Deal found 8/12£506

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 10 December 2025.

Tue 20/120:45JNB - STN

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/118:00STN - JNB

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12£462

Wed 29/409:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Tue 2/614:45LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/12£474

Wed 21/103:10JNB - LHR

1 stop29h 10mRwandAir

Thu 29/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop27h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 8/12£475

Thu 29/123:59JNB - LHR

1 stop21h 16mKLM

Fri 20/220:25LHR - JNB

1 stop23h 40mKLM

Deal found 9/12£486

Sat 4/414:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Tue 14/410:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/12£504

Thu 22/119:10JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines

Thu 29/117:05LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12£506

Thu 22/119:45JNB - BHX

1 stop18h 50mLufthansa

Thu 29/110:45BHX - JNB

2 stops20h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 8/12£518

Tue 20/123:59JNB - MAN

2 stops18h 06mAir France

Sun 25/119:40MAN - JNB

1 stop14h 30mAir France

Deal found 9/12£531

Tue 20/122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 27/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 8/12£534

Sat 17/110:25JNB - STN

1 stop33h 30mEmirates

Thu 22/114:05STN - JNB

1 stop28h 30mEmirates

Deal found 8/12£540

Wed 13/521:15JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways

Wed 27/519:00LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/12£557

Tue 20/117:00JNB - MAN

3 stops31h 00mKenya Airways

Sun 25/109:05MAN - JNB

2 stops23h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/12£572

Wed 24/1220:15JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 35mSWISS

Tue 20/118:40LGW - JNB

1 stop13h 50mSWISS

Deal found 8/12£583

Fri 16/113:45JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

Fri 30/107:30EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12£592

Fri 13/223:59JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 06mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/217:35LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12£486

Thu 12/223:59JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Sun 22/220:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Deal found 9/12£503

Wed 11/219:45JNB - BHX

2 stops16h 15mLufthansa

Tue 17/210:45BHX - JNB

2 stops20h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 8/12£522

Wed 13/518:00JNB - STN

1 stop29h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/617:45STN - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/12£532

Wed 25/303:10JNB - LHR

1 stop29h 10mRwandAir

Wed 8/421:20LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 8/12£542

Mon 11/514:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Thu 28/510:10LGW - JNB

1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12£552

Thu 12/218:50JNB - STN

1 stop19h 15mEmirates

Sun 22/220:15STN - JNB

1 stop18h 20mEmirates

Deal found 9/12£554

Mon 19/123:59JNB - LCY

1 stop21h 36mKLM

Mon 2/217:50LCY - JNB

1 stop26h 15mKLM

Deal found 9/12£505

Fri 6/219:35JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Sat 28/221:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/12£570

Thu 22/119:10JNB - LTN

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/114:15LTN - JNB

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12£523

Sat 24/119:10JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sat 31/117:05LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/12£533

Thu 18/1201:35JNB - MAN

2 stops20h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 13/113:40MAN - JNB

2 stops24h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/12£592

Thu 15/120:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 30mSWISS

Wed 21/117:40LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 50mSWISS

Deal found 8/12£601

Tue 20/123:59JNB - LCY

1 stop19h 21mKLM

Tue 27/120:05LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKLM

Deal found 8/12£505

Sat 28/203:10JNB - LHR

1 stop29h 10mRwandAir

Sat 7/308:05LHR - JNB

2 stops28h 15mRwandAir

Deal found 9/12£564

Sat 24/118:50JNB - STN

1 stop19h 15mEmirates

Sat 31/120:15STN - JNB

1 stop18h 20mEmirates

Deal found 9/12£568

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 10 December 2025.

Thu 22/121:30JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 29/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 8/12£483

Wed 24/1222:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 20/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 8/12£497

Mon 19/122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 30/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 9/12£505

Tue 20/122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 27/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 8/12£508

Mon 19/122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 29/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 9/12£510

Thu 12/221:30JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 22/219:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 9/12£514

Thu 22/121:30JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 26/119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 8/12£518

Wed 25/222:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 2/319:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 9/12£544

Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to United Kingdom
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to United Kingdom. Data last updated 10 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 12/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Sun 18/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 8/12£475

Wed 14/109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways

Wed 21/120:55LHR - JNB

1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12£460

Tue 20/110:10JNB - LHR

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/109:05LHR - JNB

2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12£457

Tue 20/110:10JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Fri 30/119:30LHR - JNB

1 stop36h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 9/12£458

Tue 20/120:45JNB - STN

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/118:00STN - JNB

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12£462

Thu 22/119:45JNB - LHR

2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/109:05LHR - JNB

2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12£456

Thu 22/103:10JNB - LHR

1 stop29h 10mRwandAir

Fri 30/120:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 9/12£461

Thu 22/119:45JNB - LHR

2 stops16h 20mBrussels Airlines

Thu 29/111:05LHR - JNB

2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 8/12£465

Thu 22/119:45JNB - LHR

2 stops20h 20mAustrian Airlines

Thu 29/109:05LHR - JNB

2 stops22h 25mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 8/12£466

Thu 22/119:45JNB - LCY

1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/117:40LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12£469

Thu 22/119:45JNB - LCY

1 stop15h 35mLufthansa

Thu 29/118:15LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 8/12£477

Fri 23/109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 30/120:55LHR - JNB

1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/12£473

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 10 December 2025.

Sat 31/109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/12£230

Fri 8/516:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 8/12£231

Mon 22/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 8/12£233

Tue 23/1220:30JNB - LGW

1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12£233

Wed 24/1218:30JNB - LGW

1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12£234

Wed 24/1216:50JNB - LHR

1 stop15h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 9/12£236

Tue 23/1210:10JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 8/12£236

Sun 21/1210:10JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 9/12£237

Tue 20/110:10JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 9/12£238

Sat 17/113:45JNB - LGW

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/12£239

Mon 16/320:30JNB - LGW

1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/12£239

Thu 22/110:10JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 9/12£240

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to United Kingdom

Round-trip from	£456
One-way from	£230
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£577
Good round-trip deal	£560 or less
Good one-way deal	£318 or less

Austrian Airlines
22/1-29/1
4 total stops
38h 45m total
Johannesburg to United Kingdom

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Etihad Airways
31/1
1 total stop
22h 50m total
Johannesburg to United Kingdom

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£36 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 - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

20:45-22:25

2 stops27h 40m

London Stansted

Tue 27/1

18:00-07:45

2 stops35h 45m

£462

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

14:45-08:20

1 stop16h 35m

£474

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

20:30-02:20

1 stop27h 50m

£475

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

23:59-19:15

1 stop21h 16m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

20:25-22:05

1 stop23h 40m

£486

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

23:59-12:05

1 stop14h 06m

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

17:35-12:10

1 stop16h 35m

£486

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

London City

Sun 22/2

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£503

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 14/4

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£504

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

23:59-19:35

1 stop21h 36m

London City

Mon 2/2

17:50-22:05

1 stop26h 15m

£505

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

London City

Tue 27/1

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

£505

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-09:20

1 stop16h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 29/1

17:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

£506

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

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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 £293). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £478). 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

1,431 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

1,431 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,431 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

1,808 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,431 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

1,431 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

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,619 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,431 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

7,573 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,431 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 21h 16m. 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 £206. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Etihad 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 (90%), China Eastern (90%) and Delta (90%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom?
On average you can expect to pay £942 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom. The cheapest flight overall is £264 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £391.
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?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to United Kingdom 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 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 £293). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £478). 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£273	Average£528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£326	Average£510	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£379	Average£589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£379	Average£477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£406	Average£573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£426	Average£566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£431	Average£517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£453	Average£525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£465	Average£567	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£469	Average£628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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