Question 1

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 2

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 5% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 204 minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 23% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

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 08m.

Question 6

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 5% of flights being delayed.

Question 7

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 09m.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 339.

Question 9

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 11h 15m. Fly via British Airways or Turkish Airlines 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 10

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Air Algerie (R7 474), Lufthansa (R8 616), and SWISS (R9 131) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Air Algerie is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 11

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 589. Users have also found prices from R4 326 and R4 989 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

Question 12

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 51 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 13

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 R8 824). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 738). 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 14

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

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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).

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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.

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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 17

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

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay R47 463 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R7 214 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) is currently priced at R8 158.

Question 18

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

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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: American Airlines (91%), Iberia (91%), British Airways (91%).

Question 19

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 20

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. Abu Dhabi is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Doha sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

Question 21

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. Addis Ababa follows Paris in terms of the least common stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. Lusaka follows Addis Ababa in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

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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 25

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

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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.

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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 27

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 28

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

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Round-trip from	R9 723
One-way from	R4 978
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R12 619
Good round-trip deal	R13 524 or less
Good one-way deal	R8 322 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Algerie	CheapestR7 474	AverageR9 067	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 616	AverageR11 752	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 131	AverageR11 936	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 276	AverageR10 597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR9 741	AverageR10 908	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR9 813	AverageR11 229	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
RwandAir	CheapestR10 042	AverageR11 991	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 079	AverageR12 670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR10 890	AverageR13 723	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 087	AverageR13 669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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