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 Stansted is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in London. One-way flights to London Stansted typically cost R769, while return flights cost around R612.

How much is a return flight to London?

A return flight to London will typically cost around R6 240, however they can be found for as little as R2 890.

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 15 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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How long is the flight to London?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to London takes 16 hours 35 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 Thursday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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.

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

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

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 65 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 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.

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Steven,May 2026

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Steven,May 2026

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British Airways

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Steven,May 2026

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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 Stansted is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in London. One-way flights to London Stansted typically cost R769, while return flights cost around R612.
How much is a return flight to London?
A return flight to London will typically cost around R6 240, however they can be found for as little as R2 890.
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 15 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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Weekly flight availability to London

The most flights from Johannesburg to London are scheduled on a Thursday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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.

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.

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

Booking 65 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

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