Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to London, Emirates or RwandAir?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to London are Emirates and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of £628 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £518 and an overall rating of 7.8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to London take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 5,630 miles separating Johannesburg to London in about 11h 10m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in London, with an average flight time of 11h 13m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (3).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London was £239 for a one-way ticket and £520 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to London, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from London, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 19:25 and will be landing in London at 05:35.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London jets off at 21:15 and lands at 07:30.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London. They are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest airline for this route is Virgin Atlantic, with the best return deal found costing £481. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Atlantic.

Question 9

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

Lufthansa, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to London flight route.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to London flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and London, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Johannesburg to London on a daily basis.

Question 13

What amenities can I expect when flying from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

If you decide to fly with SWISS Airways then you can enjoy their Premium Economy features such as three hot meals free of charge, as well as a wide selection of alcoholic and soft beverages. And flying Economy Class with Qatar Airways with complimentary blankets and spacious seating, as well as over 4,000 entertainment options.

Question 14

What airlines are recommended for flying with children from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

Booking with Virgin Atlantic will give you the benefit of infants under the age of 2 are only charged 10% of the adult fare. And up to 6 kg per infant and toddler aged between 0 and 23 months is allowed, and children over 2 years old can take the same hand luggage as adults. You will also find a range of kids' meals on their flights.

Question 15

What are the lounges available for my flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to London?

Accepted Answer

At Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) there are three premium lounges you can relax in before your international flight. The Bidvest Premier Premium Lounge is located after security on the Mezzanine level, and is open 24/7. You can also take advantage of the The Mashonzha Premium Lounge, located after Immigration at the top of the escalators. And lastly, you can find the Shongolo Premium Lounge on level 1 after Duty Free.

Question 16

What are the recommended public transport services for Johannesburg Airport (JNB)?

Accepted Answer

There are five city bus lines that run from Johannesburg city centre to Johannesburg Airport (JNB), operated by Metrobus and Putco. You can expect the journey to take around 1 hour. The airport is also serviced by the Gautrain Yellow Line train that can take you the Red Line for Park Station in the city centre.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is February, where tickets cost £541 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £693 and £667 respectively.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

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 Johannesburg to London.

Question 19

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

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 London with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 London from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 22

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Algiers (ALG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £376 for a return.

Question 23

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

Kigali (KGL) is the top choice – 39% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Johannesburg to London picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 24

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Zurich (ZRH) often has the shortest stopovers from Johannesburg to London, with an average time of 1h 06m.

Question 25

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Zurich (ZRH) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 13h 43m.

Question 26

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and London historically see delays in approximately 5% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 173 minutes.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Virgin Atlantic have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 5% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 28

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, 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.

Question 31

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to London were found on RwandAir (£520) and Ethiopian Air (£520).

Question 32

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London costs £597 on the route between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is also the most popular route.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 1% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Question 34

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £662, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 35

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between £536 and £680 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £520 on RwandAir (28 Sept–1 Oct).

Question 36

What are the most popular airlines flying to London?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to London is British Airways, followed by Virgin Atlantic and RwandAir.

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