What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to London . At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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 R461, while return flights cost around R1 479.

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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Average price	R15 111

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42h 35m total
Johannesburg to London

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Sun 5/1019:35JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 15mSWISS

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1 stop13h 30mSWISS

Deal found 15/7R11 673

Wed 6/89:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7R11 691

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Sun 5/1019:35JNB - LHR

1 stop24h 45mSWISS

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1 stop20h 05mSWISS

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Tue 7/1019:35JNB - LCY

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1017:15LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

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Thu 17/723:15JNB - LHR

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1 stop13h 50mKLM

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Sun 20/719:00JNB - LHR

2 stops40h 15mBrussels Airlines

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2 stops24h 45mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 14/7R11 835

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Thu 27/1118:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/7R11 852

Mon 3/1114:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air

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1 stop18h 25mKLM

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1 stop24h 10mKLM

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Mon 6/1019:00JNB - LHR

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Sat 25/1020:25LHR - JNB

2 stops36h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 15/7R11 655

Sun 5/1019:35JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 15mSWISS

Thu 30/1018:40LGW - JNB

1 stop13h 30mSWISS

Deal found 15/7R11 673

Wed 6/89:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/820:25LHR - JNB

2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7R11 691

Fri 1/89:50JNB - LHR

1 stop27h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 30/99:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/7R11 727

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Thu 27/1118:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

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1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines

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Mon 6/1019:00JNB - LHR

2 stops24h 40mAustrian Airlines

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2 stops22h 25mAustrian Airlines

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1 stop22h 20mAir France

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2 stops26h 55mBrussels Airlines

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2 stops48h 40mBrussels Airlines

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Sun 5/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

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1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

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1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways

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1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/7R12 712

Direct flights to London
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Mon 10/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 1/1221:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

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Tue 29/720:30JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 15mVirgin Atlantic

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Nonstop10h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/7R12 622

Last-minute flights to London
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1 stop19h 05mKLM

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1 stop24h 25mKLM

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Sat 19/719:00JNB - LCY

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1 stop22h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 13/7R12 569

Sun 20/723:15JNB - LCY

1 stop20h 20mKLM

Wed 10/920:10LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 10mKLM

Deal found 14/7R11 673

Sun 20/719:35JNB - LHR

1 stop24h 45mSWISS

Sun 7/98:55LHR - JNB

2 stops23h 25mSWISS

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Sun 20/719:00JNB - LHR

2 stops40h 15mBrussels Airlines

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2 stops24h 45mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 14/7R11 835

Sun 20/719:35JNB - LGW

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Wed 10/918:35LGW - JNB

1 stop13h 45mSWISS

Deal found 14/7R11 835

Sun 20/719:35JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Wed 10/99:25LCY - JNB

1 stop22h 55mSWISS

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Tue 22/723:15JNB - LHR

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Mon 29/1220:25LHR - JNB

1 stop23h 40mKLM

Deal found 14/7R12 461

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1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/7R13 464

Wed 23/720:30JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 15mVirgin Atlantic

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Nonstop10h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/7R12 622

One-way flights to London
Search for one-way flight options to London. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

Wed 23/79:50JNB - LHR

1 stop27h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/7R5 174

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Deal found 15/7R6 642

Wed 23/713:55JNB - LTN

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

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Tue 14/103:10JNB - LGW

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2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

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23:15-16:40

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Wed 17/9

20:10-21:20

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19:35-17:50

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Wed 6/8

9:50-7:00

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London Heathrow

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20:25-8:20

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

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9:50-12:45

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London Heathrow

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JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

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19:35-18:45

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London City

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17:45-10:10

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

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Sun 5/10

19:35-19:20

1 stop24h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

12:05-10:10

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

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Tue 7/10

19:35-12:30

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London City

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17:15-9:30

1 stop14h 15m

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

22:00-7:25

Nonstop11h 25m

London Heathrow

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18:30-7:35

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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14:30-5:10

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

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 16 hours 30 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?

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 Wednesday, 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 SWISS.

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing London

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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 372 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

814 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Air France

7,5

Good

1 466 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 658 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

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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 R461, while return flights cost around R1 479.
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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