R5 178+ Cheap flights to London

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jul 23 — Jul 301
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Flights to London in 2025

Find the latest flights to London in 2025, 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 18 July 2025.

Return from

R11 713

One-way from

R5 178

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 070
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 6/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R25 498 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 428 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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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 18 July 2025.

Mon 6/1019:35JNB - LCY
1 stop22h 40mSWISS
Mon 27/1013:30LCY - JNB
1 stop18h 40mSWISS
Deal found 15/7R11 713
Thu 31/723:15JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 25mKLM
Fri 29/86:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Deal found 17/7R11 713
Tue 5/89:50JNB - LHR
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/820:05LHR - JNB
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7R11 767
Sat 6/99:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 16/920:55LHR - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/7R11 785
Fri 25/719:35JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 45mSWISS
Tue 28/1014:25LHR - JNB
2 stops17h 45mSWISS
Deal found 16/7R11 803
Tue 28/1010:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Tue 18/1117:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 16/7R11 874
Tue 29/723:15JNB - LCY
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Mon 11/820:10LCY - JNB
1 stop24h 10mKLM
Deal found 18/7R11 945
Tue 7/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines
Mon 27/106:50LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 15/7R12 106
Sun 27/719:00JNB - LHR
2 stops24h 40mAustrian Airlines
Mon 27/109:05LHR - JNB
2 stops22h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 16/7R12 124
Thu 11/121:35JNB - LGW
1 stop30h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 29/1211:10LGW - JNB
1 stop26h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/7R12 142
Thu 9/1019:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Sun 26/1018:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 30mSWISS
Deal found 15/7R12 320
Sun 3/818:50JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 55mAir France
Mon 1/919:45LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 50mAir France
Deal found 17/7R12 428

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:35-17:15

1 stop22h 40m

London City

Mon 27/10

13:30-10:10

1 stop18h 40m

R11 713

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

23:15-7:40

1 stop33h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 29/8

6:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

R11 713

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

9:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 27/8

20:25-8:20

2 stops34h 55m

R11 749

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/9

9:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

20:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

R11 785

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/11

17:30-9:30

1 stop14h 00m

R11 874

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

23:15-17:20

1 stop19h 05m

London City

Mon 11/8

20:10-21:20

1 stop24h 10m

R11 945

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

19:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 25/10

20:05-10:10

1 stop37h 05m

R11 981

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

19:00-17:05

2 stops23h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

6:50-9:30

2 stops24h 40m

R12 106

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

3:10-9:45

1 stop31h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 29/8

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

R12 124

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

1:35-5:50

1 stop30h 15m

London Gatwick

Mon 29/12

11:10-15:50

1 stop26h 40m

R12 142

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Best time to book a flight to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to London. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

Booking 71 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 17 hours 11 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to London should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to London

The most flights from Johannesburg to London are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to London?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to London are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

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 18 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andAustrian Airlines 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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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, SWISS 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 R460, while return flights cost around R1 475.

  • How much is a return flight to London?

    A return flight to London will typically cost around R1 066, however they can be found for as little as R156.

  • 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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