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Find cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from £324

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15:00 - 07:10LHR-JNB
15h 10m1 stop
21:45 - 13:35JNB-LHR
16h 50m1 stop
£439Egypt Air
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Tue, 14 May - Mon, 27 May
15:00 - 07:10LHR-JNB
15h 10m1 stop
21:45 - 13:35JNB-LHR
16h 50m1 stop
£441Egypt Air
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Sat, 18 May - Wed, 29 May
22:10 - 07:10LHR-JNB
32h 00m1 stop
21:45 - 13:35JNB-LHR
16h 50m1 stop
£443Egypt Air
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Mon, 13 May - Sun, 26 May
18:25 - 09:45LHR-JNB
14h 20m1 stop
17:00 - 16:15JNB-LHR
24h 15m1 stop
£484Kenya Airways
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
18:25 - 10:55LHR-JNB
15h 30m1 stop
17:00 - 16:15JNB-LHR
24h 15m1 stop
£484Kenya Airways
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Thu, 2 May - Tue, 4 Jun
21:20 - 15:00LHR-JNB
16h 40m2 stops
16:00 - 07:00JNB-LHR
16h 00m2 stops
£497RwandAir
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Wed, 8 May - Sat, 11 May
06:30 - 21:20LHR-JNB
13h 50m1 stop
23:25 - 16:15JNB-LHR
17h 50m1 stop
£499KLM
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Fri, 31 May - Sun, 7 Jul
21:20 - 13:50LHR-JNB
15h 30m1 stop
16:00 - 09:50JNB-LHR
18h 50m2 stops
£500RwandAir
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Fri, 14 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
17:35 - 08:40LHR-JNB
14h 05m1 stop
23:25 - 21:25JNB-LHR
23h 00m2 stops
£536Air France
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sun, 7 Jul
14:45 - 08:40LHR-JNB
16h 55m2 stops
23:15 - 16:15JNB-LHR
18h 00m1 stop
£570KLM
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Tue, 14 May - Wed, 22 May

Flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is November, where tickets cost £589 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is £925 and £861 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from London Heathrow Airport were found on SAUDIA (£324) and Egypt Air (£334), and the lowest return tickets were found on Egypt Air (£439) and Kenya Airways (£484).

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest airline for this route is Virgin Atlantic, with the best one-way deal found costing £607. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Atlantic.

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Each day, there are 6 direct flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 05m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 6.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg take?

The average direct flight takes 11h 00m, covering a distance of 5,634 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Heathrow Airport at 19:05 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 07:15.

What’s the latest departure time from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 22:15 and lands at 10:15.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Low season

June

High season

December

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£324
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Does London Heathrow Airport have prayer rooms?

    When leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR) you may want a quiet moment of reflection before your flight. You can find 8 multi-denominational faith rooms catering for six religions based in every terminal. There is also a chapel at your disposal.

  • Does Virgin have meat-free meal choices?

    Virgin has one of the widest range of alternative meal plans on their flights. You can pre-order meals ranging from vegetarian to vegan, with Hindu, Muslim, Jain, Kosher and Asian vegetarian options too. There are also low-lactose meals and avo-vegetarian meals available.

  • Can I take my service animal on a KLM flight?

    Absolutely. Your animal will be able to sit comfortably at your feet with you in the cabin when you fly with KLM to Johannesburg. Ensure your animal has their relevant training documents up to date and is restrained for the flight.

  • Is there a decent selection of dining spots at OR Tambo International (JNB)?

    If you want to catch a bite to eat after arriving landside at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) you will find a wide range of restaurants, fast food outlets, coffee shops and bars to enjoy. You can find a wide range of tastes catered for and there are smoking rooms in select bars.

  • Are there any direct flights from LHR to JMB Airport?

    British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer direct flights to Johannesburg from LHR, and many other airlines fly with only one stopover, minimising the flight hours. You’ll find that airlines like Kenya Airlines, Egypt Air, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines often fly with only one stopover, generally at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or in Cairo, Frankfurt, or Istanbul.

  • Are there any hotels that I can stay at in JMB Airport?

    There are six hotels for you to stay at in JMB Airport, all located within a 10min walk of the airport. The Garden Court Hotel – OR Tambo International Airport is only a few minutes’ walk from the airport and is located near to Rhodesfield metro station, ideal for travelling around the city. There is also the Southern Sun Hotel – OR Tambo International Airport, which is again only a few minutes from the airport. This accommodation offers a free shuttle service from the main terminal every 15min if you prefer not to walk.

  • Can I hire a car from JMB Airport?

    Yes, the airport has several companies for you to hire from, such as Hertz, Avis, Sixt, and Thrifty. You can collect your hire car outside the airport entrance in the car hire drop-off and collection car park, behind the Intercontinental Hotel. You’ll find the car hire companies at the north end of the car park, in front of the terminals.

  • What lounges can I use when I fly from LHR to JMB Airport?

    If you chose to fly with Virgin Atlantic then you can enjoy the Clubhouse at LHR, where you can try a complimentary a la carte menu, order drinks from the bar, or freshen up with a shower before your flight. You’ll find it in the Upper Class Wing in Terminal 3, open from 06:00 to 22:00.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £403 for a one-way ticket and £547 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Only SWISS offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Johannesburg, KLM or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Johannesburg are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of £608 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £684 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £566 or less one-way and £764 or less round-trip.
  • When flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg, you may either be taking valuable items that are too large for your luggage, or simply want to secure your luggage during the long flight. At the Departures terminals, you will find baggage wrap centres that will securely wrap your goods for a nominal fee.
  • The most cost-effective way to reach London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from the city centre is by taking the tube train. The Piccadilly line of the London Underground will have you there in no time in a direct trip that stops at Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • Once you have landed at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) you’ll find several currency exchange offices where you can change your sterling for the local rand. There are many within the central terminal building and one Travelex in International Arrivals.
  • At JNB Airport you can catch the fast train service to Sandton and beyond to Johannesburg and Pretoria, allowing you to travel hassle-free from the airport.
  • You can hire baggage trolleys at JNB Airport and there are also porters who are available to help you with your luggage if you need it. You can expect to tip the porters around R10 (£0.50) for their help.
  • There are several information kiosks throughout JNB Airport if you ever find that you need help. You’ll find one located in Terminal A by the international arrivals and departures areas.
  • If you find that you need medical attention after landing at JNB Airport then you can go to the first aid point at the travel clinic. It is open 24h and can offer emergency care, first aid, and immunisations.
  • There are several airlines that you can choose to fly with when travelling from London Heathrow to JMB, such as Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and KLM. These airlines don’t generally offer direct flights, but rather routes with one stopover.
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Direct departures

London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

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Top 5 airlines serving from Heathrow to OR Tambo

 
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1646 reviews
7.8boarding
7.3entertainment
7.3food
8.4crew
7.6comfort
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no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

10.0 ExcellentGeovanny, Jan 2024GYE - AMS
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no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

The worst airline. Cancelled flight 30 min before boarding and rebooked on flight after 3 days.

Mostly fine. Minor delays departing and arriving. Quite a cramped plane, not so much as regards legroom but very narrow seats. Quiet nice food. Non-working USB charger. Flight attendants were helpful but not particularly proactive — one had to work to get their attention (but all was fine once they notice you), very Dutch style:)

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

The plane was clean and the staff was friendly. Food and drinks as expected on international flights. The entertainment system was old style, with a pullout controller, and selections not as extensive as on other flights.

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

Amazing KLM service and brilliant economy comfort seats. Well worth the extra.

The boarding was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced. The fault lays on Ohare Airport and not so much the airline. The waiting area by the gate was the size to accommodate a regional flight for 20-30 people and right next to a busy walkway. When you cramped nearly 300 passengers into that space is was unbearable.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
Pros: "Helpful friendly crew, reasonable ticket prices."
Cons: "Luggage was delayed by 24 hours, customer service desk in Johannesburg EXTREMELY helpful, in Kigali they were clueless. Transit area very crowded, humid and stuffy."

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff were fantastic friendly nice they came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meeting was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast.

We originally had a window seat. Our seats were changed to the center isle between 2 bathrooms. This was a red eye flight and we were traveling with an infant. Due to the light from the bathroom doors opening and closing throughout the night our infant would not sleep and cried the whole night which kept us awake and everyone around us. It was a very unpleasant experience for everyone trying to sleep.

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

Great job in making sure that the customer is always having a great time

The flight never took off. We sat on the tarmac for over two hours due to an electrical fault and finally the flight was cancelled. We were told that hotels would be organised but there was no further communication. In the end I retrieved my baggage and went to the car park to pick up my car and drive home. It cost me over £150 to park the car for two weeks, plus of course petrol, and over £600 for the four flights and £50 for the travel visa. All gone up in my smoke. I’m bitterly disappointed that my business Trip was cancelled and have been told I will get a “partial refund” within three months!!! What a way to treat a customer.

Crew was more interested on looking at their phones than welcoming passengers during boarding.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

The boarding process was a disaster. No one respects the boarding groups—tired old aeroplane. There are no sockets to charge phones. The cushion seats are ancient and hurts back and gluts

Check in process was unfamiliar. While receiving assistance the employees supervisor berated him for not walking the area. Lucky for us, he ignored her and helped us check in. Did not know about the baggage fees with economy basic and spent 450 GBP (nearly$600) just on bags for a total of less than 2 hours flying time (50 minutes one way) on a round trip lasting less than 3 days. Customers check their own bags at kiosk and place on conveyor themselves. No reason for such an high cost of checking bags when customers do half the work. Some destinations it’s unavoidable, but will definitely seek other airlines before British Airways for future travel. Astronomically high price for bags. Our first experience flying British Airways and very, very disappointed. Completely overpriced for the services we received.

Check in process was unfamiliar. While receiving assistance the employees supervisor berated him for not walking the area. Lucky for us, he ignored her and helped us check in. Did not know about the baggage fees with economy basic and spent 450 GBP (nearly$600) just on bags for a total of less than 2 hours flying time (50 minutes one way) on a round trip lasting less than 3 days. Astronomically high price for bags. Our first experience flying British Airways and very disappointed. Completely overpriced for the service we received.

Both mine and my husband's chairs were broken. Also it took 2 hours to get our bags after our flight which was wild.

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Cheapest flights to Johannesburg from London found in 2024

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Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/4Sun
1 stopSAUDIA
21h 20mLHR-JNB
£324
5/5Sun
1 stopSAUDIA
21h 20mLHR-JNB
£331
1/6Sat
2 stopsRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
£379
3/5Fri
2 stopsRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
£380
5/6Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
15h 30mLHR-JNB
£386
24/4Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
14h 20mLHR-JNB
£390
8/5Wed
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 00mLHR-JNB
£499
23/4Tue
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 00mLHR-JNB
£745
1/9Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 00mLHR-JNB
£782
5/5Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 00mLHR-JNB
£783

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Last minute flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/4Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
15h 30mLHR-JNB
6/5Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
24h 15mJNB-LHR
£481
23/4Tue
multi-stopKLM
23h 25mLHR-JNB
16/7Tue
multi-stopKLM
15h 35mJNB-LHR
£483
23/4Tue
multi-stopKLM
23h 25mLHR-JNB
16/7Tue
multi-stopKLM
19h 20mJNB-LHR
£484
21/4Sun
multi-stopSAUDIA
21h 20mLHR-JNB
29/4Mon
multi-stopSAUDIA
20h 45mJNB-LHR
£489
22/4Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
25/4Thu
multi-stopRwandAir
18h 50mJNB-LHR
£501
21/4Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
3/5Fri
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 00mJNB-LHR
£502
22/4Mon
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 00mLHR-JNB
6/5Mon
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
£645
20/4Sat
multi-stopAir France
24h 35mLHR-JNB
3/5Fri
multi-stopAir France
27h 35mJNB-LHR
£652
21/4Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 00mLHR-JNB
26/5Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
£681
21/4Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 00mLHR-JNB
6/5Mon
directBritish Airways
11h 20mJNB-LHR
£754

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London Heathrow Airport - OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)United Kingdom

Destination:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg - London Heathrow Airport

Cabin classes:

£4,598
£161
£1,353
£696