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R5 121+ Cheap flights to London

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— LON
May 27 — Jun 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 27 April 2026.

Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/56:00
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4R9 846
Mon 15/620:35
JNB
-
LTN
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/68:00
LTN
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4R9 978
Fri 8/514:30
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 15/521:00
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R10 077
Tue 26/520:40
JNB
-
STN
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/57:25
STN
-
JNB
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R10 143
Sat 20/620:40
JNB
-
STN
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/67:15
STN
-
JNB
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4R10 192
Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
STN
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/57:35
STN
-
JNB
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4R10 209
Sun 21/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/69:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4R10 226
Thu 6/89:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 20/821:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R10 242
Mon 25/520:40
JNB
-
LGW
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/66:30
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R10 259
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 1/721:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/4R10 275
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/69:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4R10 292
Thu 18/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 28/69:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/4R10 308

Find flight deals to London

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 27 April 2026.

Return from

R9 978

One-way from

R5 121

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Average price

R13 496
15/6-21/6
  • 15/6-21/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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  • 30/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 2/7

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

R10 952

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 17/9

9:30-8:20

1 stop21h 50m

R11 365

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

12:40-14:00

2 stops26h 20m

London Luton

Sun 31/5

21:50-4:00

2 stops29h 10m

R11 564

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

20:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

London Stansted

Tue 7/7

16:00-9:15

1 stop16h 15m

R11 712

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - SEN

JNBSEN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

20:40-13:00

2 stops17h 20m

London Southend

Sun 14/6

7:25-8:55

2 stops24h 30m

R13 001

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

13:30-9:55

2 stops45h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

14:05-9:40

2 stops42h 35m

R13 249

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-6:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

9:00-4:00

1 stop18h 00m

R13 298

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

12:40-6:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

9:00-4:00

1 stop18h 00m

R13 463

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

20:40-14:40

2 stops19h 00m

London Luton

Tue 2/6

12:30-9:15

2 stops19h 45m

R13 463

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

13:30-12:55

1 stop24h 25m

London Stansted

Fri 12/6

14:55-16:15

1 stop24h 20m

R13 496

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Everything you need to know about your flight to London

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

Booking 70 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.

How long is the flight to London?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to London takes 16 hours 28 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 169
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 227
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 013
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R8 635

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to London?

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

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).

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 27 April 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
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 434 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 925 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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, Hahn Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to London.

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

    London Gatwick is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in London. One-way flights to London Gatwick typically cost R535, while return flights cost around R879.

  • How much is a return flight to London?

    A return flight to London will typically cost around R6 480, however they can be found for as little as R2 997.

  • 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 5 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. Aeropartment & Aerotel, London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, Ev Stations & Cheap Parking On Site! is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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