Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between R12 256 and R15 945 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R10 284 on Etihad Airways (Jan 23-Jan 27).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 22% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 513.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 6% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 229 minutes.

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 10m.

Question 6

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between R12 256 and R15 945 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R10 284 on Etihad Airways (Jan 23-Jan 27).

Question 7

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Question 8

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 17m.

Question 9

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in 30h 25m. Fly via Etihad Airways or RwandAir to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and London Heathrow Airport is about 9067 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, SWISS (R6 598), Lufthansa (R7 921), and Air France (R8 419) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. SWISS is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 776. Users have also found prices from R4 871 and R5 109 on Virgin Atlantic and Qatar Airways, respectively.

Question 13

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of R6 629). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 015). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay R48 127 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R6 140 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) is currently priced at R8 805.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport on time: Scandinavian Airlines (90%), China Eastern (90%), Delta (90%).

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and RwandAir. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 22

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Kigali. Zurich is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Abu Dhabi sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

Question 23

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Paris. Munich follows Paris in terms of the least common stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. Lusaka follows Munich in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.

Question 24

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LHR?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Question 25

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 26

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow.

Question 27

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 28

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

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When you search for this flight from OR Tambo to Heathrow, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 29

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Heathrow from OR Tambo by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 30

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow with no change fees?

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Question 31

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Round-trip from	R10 284
One-way from	R5 219
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 650
Good round-trip deal	R12 955 or less
Good one-way deal	R8 100 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR6 598	AverageR11 067	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR7 917	AverageR11 779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR8 403	AverageR11 037	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR9 388	AverageR11 103	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 467	AverageR10 879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 097	AverageR12 757	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Brussels Airlines	CheapestR10 280	AverageR12 350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
RwandAir	CheapestR10 578	AverageR12 445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR10 789	AverageR13 755	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	CheapestR10 961	AverageR13 600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow are usually found in February or March, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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