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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to London

Sat, 13 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
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09:50 - 15:15JNB-LHR
30h 25m1 stop
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21:45 - 08:20LHR-JNB
33h 35m1 stop
£428Etihad Airways
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Thu, 20 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
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10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
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06:35 - 07:05LHR-JNB
22h 30m1 stop
£429Lufthansa
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Tue, 14 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
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19:35 - 17:50JNB-LGW
23h 15m1 stop
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18:40 - 10:30LGW-JNB
13h 50m1 stop
£466SWISS
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Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
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19:35 - 17:50JNB-LGW
23h 15m1 stop
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18:40 - 10:30LGW-JNB
13h 50m1 stop
£467SWISS
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Tue, 14 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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03:10 - 07:00JNB-LHR
28h 50m1 stop
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20:20 - 14:20LHR-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
£475RwandAir
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Thu, 11 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
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03:10 - 07:00JNB-LHR
28h 50m1 stop
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21:20 - 02:20LHR-JNB
28h 00m1 stop
£477RwandAir
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Sun, 9 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
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14:30 - 05:10JNB-LGW
16h 40m1 stop
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10:00 - 03:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
£485Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 22 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 06:25JNB-LGW
16h 55m1 stop
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10:00 - 03:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
£506Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 13 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
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01:25 - 19:40JNB-LCY
19h 15m2 stops
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07:45 - 10:55LCY-JNB
25h 10m2 stops
£583Kenya Airways
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Wed, 1 Oct - Fri, 16 Jan
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01:25 - 19:40JNB-LCY
19h 15m2 stops
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10:00 - 10:55LCY-JNB
22h 55m2 stops
£586Kenya Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to London

 
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Premium Economy offers 18 cm extra legroom, enhancing comfort on long flights.


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Upper Class offers fully flat beds and exclusive lounge access for a luxurious experience.


Premium Economy provides wider seats and priority boarding, ideal for long-haul comfort.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to London flights

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

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Planning a trip from Johannesburg to London? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London cost £507 and was between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £507.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to London, look for departures on Mondays 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 Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is February, where tickets cost £457 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £643 and £632 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £645 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, you should book around 12 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to London

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£211
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Johannesburg to London: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Johannesburg to London 
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysJNB-LHRApr 2025
Allowing three hours for Heathrow transit is a good estimate.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysJNB-LHRJan 2024
None really. It’s a long, but straight forward flight. If you can afford premium economy or better, do it for the comfort.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to London flights

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London was £281 for a one-way ticket and £570 for a return.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to London?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to London?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to London are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of £656 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £476 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to Johannesburg? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £340 or less one-way and £549 or less round-trip.
  • London offers several airports that you can select for your flight from Johannesburg Airport (JNB). Opting for Heathrow Airport (LHR) is especially beneficial since it provides convenient access to central London. This is facilitated by the presence of direct transportation options, including stops for the Piccadilly Underground line and the Elizabeth train line at the airport.
  • If you prioritise eco-friendly travel, you can choose to use the Less CO2 filter on KAYAK while searching for your tickets. When flying from Johannesburg to London, British Airways offers flights that contribute to reduced CO2 emissions.
  • When you make a reservation for Economy Class on Swiss Airlines for your journey from Johannesburg to London, you are allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage measuring under 55 x 40 x 23 cm and weighing less than 8 kg. Additionally, in Economy Class, you can bring one checked baggage item weighing up to 23 kg and with a maximum size of 158 cm.
  • The Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport hotel and the Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, An IHG Hotel are both practical options if you would prefer to stay overnight at an airport hotel, located opposite the International Arrivals Hall.
  • If you are travelling with infants and children, then Emirates will be provided with a bassinet for infants up to 2 years old. They also offer a collection of take-home toys and bags, including soft toys and blankets, to keep your little ones entertained during the long flight.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to London?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to London

Monday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Wednesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Thursday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Friday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Saturday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Sunday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

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Direct returns

London to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Wednesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Thursday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Friday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Saturday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Sunday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1686 reviews
8.2Crew
7.1Food
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
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The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

8.0 ExcellentScott, Jul 2025ZRH - BOS
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The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

I can’t even the whole trip was a catastrophe

Delay more than hour created pressure to catch the connecting flight

The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

Each flight we took was late with little or no updates or information.

Clean, efficient and quick response time when we missed our connecting flight.

Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

The staff were nice people, the food was very cheap, one of the meal was a sandwich or nothing, I couldn't buy any food, mind expensive duty free WAS available right away. 🤒

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

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.

we were able to make it to the connecting flight in Frankfurt to Copenhagen thanks to Lufthansa crew. The ground crew was waiting at the gate and received us and took us through special runway entrance and immigration check. We were on the plane at 10-09 am for 10-10 departure. Thanks to Andre and the other lady for mission impossible :)

You cancel my flight in the morming and I have only one hour for my transit for Cluj this is not too much

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

Actual flight was smooth but we were delayed 70 minutes. Were promised to make it up to us but were given no refreshments

Boarding was unorganised. The flight was very uncomfortable, the temperature was far too high. On requests to lower it nothing changed.

Amazing! The food was great! Best airline meal ever. The crew was so nice and pleasant.

The flight crew did a good job, the main problem I had was in the layout of the pod itself. I know it does not matter but the connection for the head phones was not A- easy to find, B- very difficult to do based on the placement ( behind the right shoulder, very hard to reach, the type of plug on the frame vs the actual plug of the headphones), C due to the location and the way it connected, it did not allow me to use my own headphones, D- very low quality and very uncomfortable headphones, E- Surprisingly, very old selections of movies, for me, at least. I will still fly with Lufthansa as you deliver a very good product overall and I enjoy the quality of service, the ease and the prices. Thank you.

The staff was not at pleasant as those on the first leg of our trip.

My experience with British Airways is excellent, thanks for all 🫶🏻✈️

Our luggage arrived 2 days late when we reached Santorini. We were without cloths and toiletries for two days and didn't had time or means to go and shop everything at reasonable cost. Even though, we filed the report immediately at the airport, there was very less communication to us about when we would expected our luggage and even when it arrived there, they didn't had staff to deliver luggage to our hotel, so we had to go to airport to pick it up, which is very difficult and annoying to do in foreign country where you don't have you own vehicle and you don't have time because your tour is packed with activities. They could have tried to expedite the process and kept us informed and deliver the luggage at our hotel. Also, should have given us compensation for it.

Fair, difficult to find the departure gate. Luggage delayed on arrival

Very old aircraft. Seat 15 A & B personal light not working, foot rest broken in 15 A , reclining push buttons required two people to do it. Overall experience was below standard. The same food was served both the times. No snacks in the ally, drink choices very limited. It felt like it was the year 2000. The crew unfriendly, hospitality 4/10.

Friendly on board crew, kept informed on flight. Pre-ordered food arrived as ordered

Old tired plane, Uncomfortable business class seat. Breakfast dreadful and meagre. At least flight was on time!

The crew is very friendly and helpful. The food is good for airplane food. The flight is long and hard to sleep. The leg space is great. The plane arrived in plenty of time.

I would like to recognize a crewmember for her above and beyond service. Her name is Emily Milburn. The flight was delayed for more than a couple of hours, as we sat on the tarmac because of a storm in London. I could not connect to the Wi-Fi, which I needed to do to arrange for my follow up flight back to the US. This young lady told me that her cell phone had reception and offered to provide me connection through her phone. I was beyond impressed. Later on the gentleman sitting next to me, could not connect to the charging portal. Emily came back with her personal auxiliary battery and offered to the other passenger. She certainly needs to be recognized by British Airways for going above and beyond what is expected. She was the ultimate professional and very friendly, and I have to admit that, given the delay, the passengers were not the easiest to deal with.

Both the flight from/to San Diego and London went very well. There were lots of movies from which to choose for entertainment, the food was nice, and the flight departure and landing times were good to minimize jet lag.

They damaged my check in bag and when I filled complaint they gave some minimal amount which is not even sufficient to buy new bag. Vey unhappy with this experience.

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