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R5 151+ Cheap flights to London

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Flights to London in 2026

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Cheapest flights to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available to London. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 juillet 2026.

mer. 5/89:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
mar. 3/1120:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/7R11 817
sam. 25/723:15
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop21h 15m
KLM
mar. 11/86:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
KLM
Deal found 22/7R11 850
mer. 22/715:40
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 40m
RwandAir
jeu. 6/821:10
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
RwandAir
Deal found 20/7R11 866
sam. 19/1217:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 35m
RwandAir
mer. 13/120:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 22/7R11 883
mer. 7/1014:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
dim. 18/1010:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/7R11 883
mer. 5/823:15
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 3/1117:35
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7R11 899
mer. 5/818:50
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 35m
Air France
mar. 3/1116:45
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop17h 25m
Air France
Deal found 22/7R11 899
mer. 5/818:50
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 35m
Air France
mer. 26/817:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Air France
Deal found 21/7R11 916
lun. 12/1013:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 10/1117:20
STN
-
JNB
2 stops38h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/7R11 932
mer. 5/823:15
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
mer. 26/817:35
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7R11 932
mer. 22/713:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
dim. 23/810:50
STN
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/7R11 949
ven. 24/723:15
JNB
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LHR
1 stop18h 00m
KLM
sam. 23/16:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 30m
KLM
Deal found 19/7R11 949

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Find the latest flights to London in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 22 juillet 2026.

Return from

R11 817

One-way from

R5 151

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 862
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/8-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 292 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R172 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 17/9

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

mar. 6/10

6:55-9:40

2 stops25h 45m

R12 426

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 1/10

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

London Heathrow

mer. 4/11

6:25-9:40

2 stops25h 15m

R12 689

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/8

13:30-16:50

2 stops28h 20m

London Stansted

mer. 28/10

10:55-9:40

2 stops20h 45m

R12 706

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/8

23:15-18:30

1 stop20h 15m

London City

lun. 7/9

17:10-10:20

2 stops16h 10m

R12 788

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 4/8

13:30-13:10

2 stops24h 40m

London Gatwick

mer. 4/11

10:05-9:40

2 stops21h 35m

R12 821

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 5/8

13:30-13:10

2 stops24h 40m

London Gatwick

mer. 28/10

17:25-9:40

2 stops38h 15m

R12 837

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 5/10

18:00-9:55

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

mer. 7/10

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R12 887

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 29/9

18:55-21:05

2 stops27h 10m

London Luton

mar. 6/10

19:50-8:20

2 stops35h 30m

R13 051

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 10/9

18:55-14:05

1 stop20h 10m

London Luton

mar. 22/9

19:50-8:20

2 stops35h 30m

R13 413

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 15/9

14:05-6:40

1 stop17h 35m

London Gatwick

dim. 20/9

9:00-9:00

1 stop23h 00m

R13 479

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Everything you need to know about your flight to London

How long is the flight to London?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to London takes 17 hours 2 minutes. Flights to London from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to London

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly to London?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to London are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and RwandAir.

British Airways
British Airways
From R11 347
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 124
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 087
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 667

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to London?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to London are Air Algerie, Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to London?

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to London. Reviews last updated 22 juillet 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,RwandAir, andVirgin Atlantic to the United Kingdom by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 484 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 124 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

FAQs about flying to London

  • Can I find cheaper flights to London if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to London on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to London?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Norse Atlantic UK is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to London.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in London?

    London Heathrow is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in London. One-way flights to London Heathrow typically cost R662, while return flights cost around R632.

  • How much is a return flight to London?

    A return flight to London will typically cost around R15 641, however they can be found for as little as R1 994.

  • Where does the fastest flight to London depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to London, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does London Heathrow have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to London Heathrow?

    Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel London Heathrow is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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